How far and for how long do we need to drive our car to keep it in good condition?

Being retired and benefitting from home deliveries during the latest COVID-19 restrictions, our 2017 Ford Fiesta has remained in the garage for some weeks. Our car’s battery has been monitored for a year...

Which cars are best for first-time drivers?

I'm a young first-time driver who's looking for a 10 to 12-year-old car with low running costs. Insurance should be as cheap as possible and the tax possibly £20-30 a year. What cars would you advise?...

More reliable than a Mini Countryman?

I’m in my 30s, work in investment management and use my own car for commuting and business. I currently have a 2016 Mini One Countryman 1.6-litre petrol, which has proven really unreliable with poor build...

Ford Grand C-MAX 'child lock malfunction' message

I own a 2013 Ford C-MAX. Recently, it has started to show a 'child lock malfunction' message on the information display. The key fob no longer locks or unlocks the rear door (driver's side) and the power...

What's the best used, small hatchback for low mileage use?

We are both recently retired and found that having just one car (the brilliant Volvo XC40 T3) is proving inconvenient, so we want a small used car for running around and short trips. Current thoughts are...

Can you recommend a Fiesta-sized automatic for under £20k?

The PCP on our Ford Fiesta is coming to an end soon. Ford's latest price for a Fiesta automatic is ridiculous, with very little difference with the Focus automatic. Could you recommend a similar-sized...

What's causing the rumbling noise in my Ford Kuga?

I’ve just bought a 2010 Ford Kuga diesel with the PowerShift automatic gearbox. There is a rumbling noise coming from the centre near the gearbox transfer box like a wheel bearing noise. The gearbox Is...

How far do I need to drive my car to charge its battery?

My husband has a 2017 Ford Kuga automatic with i-stop but won't be able to drive it for 6 months. How far do I need to drive it to charge its battery? Which battery charger/conditioner would you recommend?

What's the best affordable hot hatch?

I'm looking at buying a hot hatch to complete my garage. I will be using it as one of my daily drivers, and the main purpose of it will be to have fun down the back roads. I have discounted the Hinda Civic...

Could you recommend a petrol SUV with a low boot lip?

Unfortunately, our 1998 Toyota RAV4 has a slipping clutch and signs of rust. We're looking for a high-seated petrol SUV, preferably with a low boot lip so a dog can jump in. We like the looks of the Ford...