Mr Softy

I would like to know what reasonably-priced cars have a soft suspension as my wife has back problems.

Higher cars

I am looking to replace my ageing 2000X Ford Focus with an auto that has a higher driving position. I have looked at the Honda CR-V, Nissan Qashqai and Ford C-Max. Any other ideas or suggestions as to...

Fine mass you've gotten us into

Do the current Ford Fiesta 1.6TDCI cars still have dual mass flywheels fitted that were so troublesome on previous models?

The generation game

I bought a focus ST on 31-03-06. On 16-10-09 the alternator failed after only 16,053 miles. Due to my health I can't walk far and when I reached seventy the Ford dealer could not lend me a loan car so...

Not fade away

My wife has just purchased a new Ford Fiesta in red coloured non-metallic paint (after waiting an incredible 18 weeks for delivery). The dealer offered a paint protection system. How effective is this...

Looking for a big family car

I am looking for a big car for my three kids and wife. Which car is big and cheap? I only really need a 5-seater and only have about £3,500 to spend? What do you think of the old Skoda Superb? Is a saloon...

Postcode problems on sat-nav

Mercedes C320 drivers seem to be having problems getting satnav updates. I had exactly the opposite experience with Ford. Two years ago I bought a six-month old Mondeo from Ford Direct and being an ex-demonstrator,...

Butch craft

What I want is a car that looks like a Honda CR-V - chunky with high seating - but is not 4x4. Is there such a thing? Also, I hear on the radio today that Carcraft is offering a £2,000 scrappage deal against...

Cee’ds of content

I am looking to replace the 1-litre V Reg Corsa I have had since being a student with a good family car now that I am married with a son. I think the Corsa's small engine is the main reason my license...

Roll model

We will soon need to replace an 8year old 2 litre diesel Zafira Elegance after 120,000 satisfactory miles. Requirements are: estate type vehicle for ease of loading/dog transport. Reasonable power/handling/economy....