What size tyre should I fit to my Ford S-Max's 16-inch spare wheel, to ensure the same diameter as its other 17-inch wheels?

I have a Ford S-Max with 235/45 tyres on 18-inch rims. The S-Max does not come with a spare wheel, but I have been offered a compatible 16-inch steel rim for free. Can you by chance tell me where to find...

What are the quietest tyres for my Ford Focus?

Can you tell me what are the quietest tyres for my Ford Focus Zetec?

Did the garage cause our Ford Galaxy's engine to blow following a service?

We bought a 2005 Ford Galaxy secondhand with about 18,000 miles on the clock in 2007 and now, three years on, the car has about 50,000miles on it. Just before I took the car in for a service, my husband...

My Ford Focus' battery warning light keeps coming on - what's the fault?

I have a problem with the battery warning light on the dash of my 2006 Ford Focus. I drove from Devon to Scotland with the damn thing on. I called out the breakdown services when I first noticed the problem...

My Ford Focus' turbo wastegate is sticking open. Is there anything I can do other than replace it?

I am given to believe that the actuating rod on the turbo of our Ford Focus 1800 turbodiesel is sticking with the wastegate held open, causing the engine to run with greatly reduced power. I understand...

Should I change my 10-year-old Honda Accord for a Vauxhall Vectra?

My Honda Accord is ten years old (I've had it for six of those) with 97,000 miles on the clock and it feels like it could do the same again with no problem. But I'm concerned that any car of this age will...

Why have the power socket and cigar lighter in the rear of my 2007 Ford Mondeo have stopped working?

For some reason, both the cigar lighter and the auxiliary power socket in the rear passenger area of my 2007 Ford Mondeo are not working. I have checked the fuses and they appear ok. Any ideas please?

My Ford Focus' engine management light has come on and it's shuddering - what's gone wrong?

My Ford Focus 1600 Zetec's engine management light has started to come on, then the speedo goes to zero. Even the little LCD window on the speedo reads nothing. The miles dont register and the engine starts...

I need a small, economical fun car and can't decide between a MINI or a Suzuki Swift.

I have 10k max to spend on a car. I need it to be economical but nippy. It has to be roomy and safe, reliable and cheap to service as I commute 16,000 miles per year. I want something that's fun to drive...

Which MPV to replace my Ford Galaxy for £3000?

I'm looking to buy a cheap 7-seater as my current Ford Galaxy has just gave up. I between £2000-£3000 to spend. I do a lot of town driving so I am guessing a diesel would be more economical. I'm wanting...