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My daughter-in-law will very shortly be choosing another company car. Her current car is a Ford Focus 1.8 diesel (I think). However, she is now considering a hybrid because of VED band A zero tax. Her...

What should I pay for a one-year-old Ford Titanium TDI?

Can you advise what the target price should be for a one-year-old 59-plate Ford Titanium TDI (either 1.4/1.6) diesel? I am a cash buyer and I'm being given various offers from £11,500 to £15,000.

Why does my Ford Focus' cooling fan run on after the engine's switched off?

I bought an ex-demonstrator 59-plate Ford Focus TDCI in March. Ever since I bought the car the cooling fan runs on for around 20-30 minutes after the car is turned off. This happens two or three times...

How can I get my Ford Focus Estate's paint code from the VIN number?

I have been trying to find my car's details in order to identify the paint. I have entered the VIN number into various sites. One informed me that my 2006 Ford Focus Estate was a 3-door Focus van and other...

Why is my 2006 Ford Focus hunting and cutting out?

My Ford Focus 2006 1.6 Zetec 115ps has an intermittent hunting/cutting out problem. It is worse when the engine is warm, especially after a a warm start. The car will not idle and when driving along at...

Why can't I use voice activation for my Ford Mondeo's in-car phone?

I have bought a Ford Mondeo Titanium X TDCI reg Nov 09. It has voice activation for ridiculous things like switching on the CD player. I now wish that I could have the same facility for switching on my...

Which MPV to replace our SEAT Alhambra?

I used to drive a SEAT Alhambra 1.9 TDI SE until a lorry went into the back of me recently. I'm now looking to replace my vehicle, and out of the vehicles listed below I wondered which you would recommend...

Citroen C-Crosser DCS, Ford Kuga Powershift or Hyundai Santa Fe Premium?

Which, of the Citroen C-Crosser DCS, Ford Kuga Powershift and Hyundai Santa Fe Premium, is the most refined and comfortable for mixed short and long runs? Seven seats are not needed. Comfort rather than...

Why won't my friend's Ford Focus start?

My friend has a 54-plate Ford Focus TD. He stopped the engine one day and it has not started since. That was six weeks ago. Up to now, six fitters have looked at it and don't know what it is. The car just...

Where can I get a 4x4 with better fuel economy than my Ford Kuga?

I bought a Ford Kuga 20 months ago and really enjoy it. I drive 40,000 to 50,000 miles a year, mostly on the motorway, and I need space for materials, power for safe overtaking, decent economy, good handling...