Can you recommend a family MPV with a large boot for short drives?

I'm currently driving a Ford Focus (old style) 1.6 from 2005 but would like to change to a newer car with more boot space as I'm expecting our first child. I want a family car with lots of boot space and...

Can Isofix be retrofitted to a Ford Focus?

I am thinking of buying a 2008/2009 Ford Focus, however I believe Isofix was only fitted if this was specifically requested when new. Do you know if it is possible for a dealer to retrofit if the car I...

Why is my Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi making a noise on overrun?

I have a 54-reg Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi with 113,000 miles. It's developed a whining noise and a slight feel through the steering wheel when you take your foot off the accelerator. The noise is not there under...

Should I buy my company Ford Focus 1.6 and does it have a DPF?

I retire in October and I'm considering buying my company car, a 57-reg Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 90ps which has done 45,000 miles (I'm currently getting 64.8 mpg). Does it have a diesel particulate filter?...

We need a new MPV - what do you suggest?

Our Volkswagen Golf is coming to the end of its life after over 170,000 trouble-free miles and we'd like some advice on getting a new MPV. Whatever we buy we want to keep for another 10 years at least....

Does the Ford Kuga diesel have an Eolys-treated DPF system?

I am interested in a Ford Kuga Diesel, but have read that it may have an Eolys additive system on it. Going on various friends' bad experiences with this sort of set-up, I absolutely will not buy a diesel...

Does my Ford Focus have a DPF?

I have noticed from some of your articles that diesel particulate filters are likely to cause problems, especially in low mileage vehicles used for short journeys. I have a Ford Focus 1.6 LX TDCI registered...

Our Ford Focus was diagnosed with a slipping clutch, so why won't the Ford warranty cover it?

Whilst climbing a moderate gradient in a queue with a driver and four passengers in our Ford Focus, suddenly a horrible gassy smell filled the car. The smell remained for the next two weeks. We are the...

Should I trade in my 2009 Ford Fiesta for a 2003 Audi TT?

A buyer has a 2003 Audi TT 1.8 Quattro Roadster in mint condition, with 48,000 miles, two owners and a full history for £8995. Is this a good deal? I have a 2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium 1.6 to trade.

Do Ford Focus diesels (1.6 and 2-litre) have cam belts or chains?

Do Ford Focus diesels (1.6 and 2-litre) have cam belts or chains?