Steel wheels

I bought some steel wheels and tyres from Mytyres and had them delivered to their local agent. They have fitted them with the wheel nuts from the alloy wheels (Ford Focus 16in). Should I have different...

Should I get a set of wheels when I buy winter tyres for my Ford Focus?

I have a new Ford Focus Zetec 2.0i automatic Titanium X. Am I better buying a set of winter tyres or going the whole hog and buying a set of new wheels with appropriate winter tyres?

How common are ECU, dashboard and ABS module faults on the 2005 Ford Focus?

It was very timely to read in the Telegraph on Saturday about an Audi's failed ABS system. The light on my 2005 Focus keeps coming on intermittently. I haven't had it diagnosed yet but have just looked...

Will corrosion structurally damage my Ford Focus' alloy wheels?

I drive a 5-year-old Ford Focus 2.0TDCI saloon with Ghia spec and it is a great car. My alloy wheels are badly corroded in places. I am not bothered about the appearance of them. They are too bright anyway....

Can you recommend a small, automatic car with good suspension and a comfortable ride?

We seem to feel every road imperfection that our 3-year-old automatic Astra traverses on the short journeys we mostly make. The Citroen C5 we had previously was better, but like driving a battleship. A...

Should I insist that my 2009 Ford Focus's misted-up rear light clusters are corrected at service?

I own a 2009 Ford Focus with 5,000 miles on the clock, garaged when not in use. I noticed condensation inside the two back light clusters, and later took the car to the dealers who said they replaced them....

Would you recommend the Volvo XC90 or Audi Q7 to replace my BMW 530D?

I currently drive a 2004 BMW 530D that I bought almost two years ago for £11,500. A new arrival in the family necessitates increasing size of the car. I don't like MPVs and am considering the Volvo XC90...

I love my old Volkswagen Sharan - should I replace it with the new model or with a Ford Galaxy?

I wrote to you about five years ago when I had just got my latest 2005 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9 SE diesel company car. This was my third. Like a lot of companies at the moment we are making our vehicles last...

Is the Ford Focus RS relatively easy to sell on?

I'm thinking about buying a “new” Focus RS from a main Ford dealer. The full retail price is £29,286. The dealer has offered me the car at a discounted price of £27,500. However, I have been told that...

Can I expect any problems if I drive my 2008 Ford Mondeo to 100,000 miles?

I have owned a Ford Mondeo Titanium X 2.5T from new. It is now two years old and has 46,000 miles on the clock. I normally trade my car in after two years but I cannot find a car that compares with my...