What seven-seater could you recommend that's economical, reliable and safe?

My wife and I have a young and growing family. Our 2009 Audi A3 Hatchback 1.9 TDI is now creaking at the seams and we're looking for a secondhand practical vehicle. It needs to be capable of carrying up...

Some of the electrics don't work in our Ford Ka - but the fuses are fine. Any ideas?

The four switches for the air con, heated rear window, air circulation and rear fog lights have all failed at the same time on our Ford Ka. My step daughter noticed 'smoke' coming from the panel but this...

Buying a new small car - what would you recommend?

I want to buy a small car that will fit three kids in the back. It has to have decent performance and lots of gadgets - climate control and parking sensors essential and a decent infotainment system desirable....

Should Ford reimburse me for a third tyre valve failure on my Focus?

I have now had three failures of tyre valves on my Ford Focus due to corrosion between the rim and valve. The first two were reluctantly fixed under warranty but Ford are refusing to reimburse for the...

Is it necessary to change all four tyres at the same time on an AWD car?

I have a current Ford S-MAX AWD which has Continental Contisportcontact 235/50 R18 W XL tyres which I shall have to replace shortly. Two questions, is it necessary to change all four tyres at the same...

Looking to buy the safest car for a young driver - which have autonomous breaking?

I'm looking to buy the safest car for a young and newly qualified driver. Cars with autonomous breaking would appeal ideal - which (if any) would you recommend? Cost is important.

What cars would be best for my old dog to be able to jump into the boot?

I need a reliable car to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth four times a week as well as a 20 minute drive to work each day. I have a 2004 automatic Ford Focus now, which costs a fortune in petrol...

Why does my Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi keep cutting out suddenly while driving?

My Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi runs fine for 35 - 40 miles, then cuts out as if the ignition was turned off. When I stop and turn off the ignition and then restart it then it runs fine. This is a repeating problem....

I tried to safely assist my Ford Galaxy's passive DPF regeneration - is my engine okay?

I've recently purchased a 2011 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi. After the local Ford dealer changed oil and all filters they advised me to (as the car was immobile for months) execute the following procedure after...

Should I get a petrol or diesel 2016 Ford Mondeo Estate?

I'm thinking of buying a Ford Mondeo Estate, 16 or 66 plate. I drive around 30,000 miles per year, of which 20,000 are motorway miles. Would you opt for diesel or petrol? I plan to keep the car for four...