Can I get a better discount on a new Ford Galaxy for a cash sale?

I've just been into my local Ford dealer with a view to buying a new showroom-displayed and unregistered Ford Galaxy Titanium X 163 2.0 diesel with quite a lot of extras installed from the factory. The...

Towing infernal

I have had my 2.0 litre petrol Focus Estate for over 10 years now and done about 107,000 miles on the original clutch with only one change of exhaust and battery so think it is time to change. I have been...

Rhayader trap

I own a Ford Focus 1.6 Automatic Reg 2009 on mobility. I have done approximately 2,000 miles but get only 33.3 mpg. This feels low to me. Dealer said that it would improve over time. I don't feel this...

Volvontary redundancy

I have had a 2007 Volvo V50 2litre diesel since new (company car) and have covered over 80,000 miles in it. I note that you do not normally recommend this car in the Telegraph but for what its worth I...

Is it normal for Ford Focus TDCi air conditioning units to drip water?

My 2008 Ford Focus TDCi's air conditioning unit releases water when the engine stops. As far as I can tell the air con unit is generally working fine. Is this normal?

Why is my 2006 Ford Focus vibrating at speed?

My 2006 Ford Focus 2.0TDCI has recently developed a juddering/vibration when I reach speeds above 40mph and is worse around the 60mph area. My throttle pedal also vibrating. My local garage has checked...

Do you think I could negotiate a good discount on a used or new Vauxhall Zafira or Ford S-Max?

Is this a good time to buy secondhand or new as a cash buyer? We want to buy a decent 7-seater and have narrowed it down to a Vauxhall Zafira or Ford S-Max. Ideally we want a high spec one (leather seats...

Why won't Ford contribute more than 20 per cent to a DMF repair on my S-Max?

I bought a Ford S-Max 1.8 TDCi from Ford Direct. I have done 80,000 miles in the car and the dual mass flywheel has failed. It is just out of the Ford Direct warranty but still in the manufacturer 3-year...

Where's the speedo pick-up on a 2008 Ford Focus?

Can you please tell me where the speedo pick-up is on a 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi?

What's the most reliable medium car since 2004?

I would like to know what is the most reliable middle class car with a petrol engine since 2004? Is there any reliable research?