Watching the second hand

I have seen a nice one-year-old Ford Focus C-Max Titanium, 6,000 miles, at a local Ford dealer for just under £14,000 and I am tempted to buy. However, I wonder if it would be more prudent to wait until...

Tows on the whole

Last week you advised someone that a Ford Kuga would be able to tow 2,100kg and indeed the manufacture specification bears this out. The Caravan Club, and websites like what tow car.com compare the kerb...

In capacity

When seeking car insurance quotes I have encountered significant difficulties relating to the exact description and engine capacity of my car and wondered if you can provide any clarification and / or...

Gone tomorrow

I have been trying to trade in my 2004 Ford Focus 1.6 auto Ghia estate with 19,000 on the clock in A1 condition for a used C Max but only get offers around £3,000. I got a better quote from www.webuyanycar.com...

Horse chestnut

We have just had our much loved Mondeo Ghia estate written off by a "sorry I didn't see you” driver - fortunately no serious injuries, but a big bang. As a result we need a replacement quite quickly. We...

Daddy’s sauce

I have 18 months left with my 1.8TDCI Focus on Ford options and although a great family car I do not want another diesel so will look at other alternative cars. I am a single dad and need to carry my 2...

Intergalactic

I purchased a used 106k-mile Ford Galaxy 1.9 diesel automatic from a garage in Lincoln in April 2007. In the first month the gearbox had to be replaced at extra cost to myself. Since then I have had numerous...

Blind date?

If I can get a satisfactory discount, I am contemplating purchasing a new Ford Mondeo. I do not want a car that has sat out in the open for a long time. How can I check the manufacture date? As part of...

Fiestering sore

My daughter bought a brand-new Ford Fiesta 5 weeks ago and has had to call the AA out 3 times because it wouldn't start. All three patrolmen have said it's got a major drain somewhere. The car has been...