Buying a new family saloon

I'm not a car buff and have had Fords for the last 30 years. I've had Mondeos for the last 18 years. Very, very happy with them and there's local servicing etc, but my family think another Mondeo would...

new car with space for golf clubs

Had my Saab 93 for 12 years and love it.I'm now at the stage where I spend more on it than its value or replace it. After 20 years of Diesels, like to go back to a quiet petrol engine. Requirements: automatic,...

Which Car

I need to buy a car for my wife, who will be using it for mainly short trips with our two young children. I am ruling out diesels due to the DPF issues with short trips, and it'd be a false economy when...

Focus Pocus

I have a Ford Focus 1.6 (2004). The temperature gauge rises to normal within about 1 mile from acold start and the engine idles at the correct RPM (ie from cold start RPM to Normal Idle RPM.) After a...

Is it still under warranty?

I recently bought a one year old Ford Kuga from a Renault dealership in Aberdeen. The car was originally sourced from a Ford garage in Preston which was within the same dealership group.(Evans Halshwaw)....

Replacing a 10-year-old Zafira

I have a 10 year old Zafira that I've had since new and has been really reliable. However, I drive with my seat in its furthest back position and my teenage boys now complain there's not enough legroom...

Which tyres for S-MAX?

I've got an S-Max 2.2 Diesel - a fine car that I'm pleased with. I got it from Ford Direct with odd tyres on it, though, something I wouldn't normally mix up. They are a mixture of Michelin Primacy HP...

A car for retirement

My retirement date is now very close and, after having a company car for the last 30 year,s I will now have to buy my own new car. My current car is an Audi A4 2.0 TDI. It is 3 years old with 50,000 miles...

Used estate or 4x4

I currently drive a Renaultsport Clio 197, but I need a family estate car. I want to spend around £5000. I travel 18,000 miles per year so a diesel would probably be best for economy. Some comfort would...

Does the new Focus leak?

Having tested and looked at the new Focus, just released, can you confirm if Ford have sorted the problem with rainwater entering the hatch area when lifting the tailgate?