Which economical two cars would you recommend for returning ex-pats?

We are returning to the UK after 30 years abroad to retire. We are looking to buy two cars, one small as a runaround and one medium-sized for longer trips. Our total budget is £25,000. It must be automatic...

There's a delay in getting a replacement power steering fluid pump for my Ford Focus - can I use a pattern part?

The power steering fluid pump has broken in my 2006 (petrol) Ford Focus and the RAC delivered it to a garage which isn't a Ford main dealership. The garage say there is a 2-month waiting time for a Ford...

Can I drive my 2004 Ford Focus TDCi with a failing dual mass flywheel?

I have just taken my Ford Focus TDCi 2004 model to a lad I I know who is a mechanic at Ford. The car was making a funny noise when I put the clutch down, and I could feel a sort of grinding though the...

Can I drive my 2004 Ford Focus TDCi with a failing dual mass flywheel?

I have just taken my Ford Focus TDCi 2004 model to a lad I I know who is a mechanic at Ford. The car was making a funny noise when I put the clutch down, and I could feel a sort of grinding though the...

Is it most economical to have the windows open or the air con on?

In the summer, is it most economical to have the windows open or the air con on? I have a 2008 Ford Ka.

My Ford C-Max's clutch needs replacing at just 24,000 miles - is this to be expected?

After having a foul smell appear in my '08 1.8 diesel C-Max I have taken it to a Ford dealer for inspection. I have learnt tonight that it may be the clutch. It has only done 24,000 miles and is not used...

Can I reduce road noise in my Ford Focus with different tyres?

I have a latest model Ford Focus 1.6 TDi and it's great apart from the road noise. I will shortly be fitting new tyres - any suggestions about which tyres might reduce the road noise?

Can you recommend a small economical car to replace my Ford Focus?

My husband drives a Ford Mondeo and I drive a Ford Focus. We are thinking of exchanging the Focus for one of the small low insurance, low road tax, high economy cars. We have looked at the Kia Picanto...

Why won't my Ford Galaxy's engine restart for five minutes after turning it off?

My Ford Galaxy petrol car starts alright, but after stopping I have to wait about five minutes before it will start again. Could you please tell me the cause of this?

I'm setting up my own business following redundancy - should I buy my Ford S-Max company car?

I am about to be made redundant and will then be setting up my own business. I have the option of buying my current company car for £8000 (an 07-plate Ford S-Max Titanium which has done 140,000 miles,...