Why won't the boot button work on my Ford Mondeo?

My 2011 Ford Mondeo boot button isn't working, but will open on the key fob remote. Ford have tried a new micro switch but it isn't that. They say it needs further investigation but that could be an expensive...

Is the auto gearbox on the 2011 Ford Mondeo 2.0 unreliable?

I have a 2011 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Titanium X with an automatic gearbox. It's done 70,000 miles and is a good car with no problems so far. I've heard that this type of box becomes unreliable after such mileage....

What economical family car could fit two child seats and a dog for £15,000?

I'll soon be changing jobs and my 10 mile round trip to work will soon become 100-120 miles per day. I've currently got a Ford Fiesta, which is fine for such short journeys, but I think for the time I'll...

Which petrol estate cars would you recommend for reliability, fuel economy and performance on a £12,000 budget?

I want to buy a petrol estate car, manual, up to 5 years old on a budget of £12,000. I'm looking for something reliable and economic, but also fun to drive. The current short list is a 2012 - 2013 Ford...

Should I get a Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost or 1.6 petrol Powershift?

I'm considering a new/used Ford Fiesta Powershift but my local independent garage (very experienced and trustworthy) has warned me off the 1.0 Ecoboost engine as he has seen a number of failures. He says...

What automatic SUV/MPV would you recommend for short trips?

I have a 2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 DSG, which I love, but the seating is a bit too low on long journeys. I'm looking to part exchange for an automatic SUV/MPV, thinking a Nissan Qashqai or Ford C-Max. Most...

What would you recommend I replace my 2011 Ford Focus with?

I'm looking to replace my 2011 Focus 1.6 Ecoboost Titanium. I like the Focus handling and performance but note previous comments that the Focus has been superseded by competitors. What would be you recommend...

What sporty, 5-door, reliable cars could you recommend?

Our 12 year old Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sportback has done 100,000 miles, so will be going, and we need a third car to back up our Ford S-Max 2.0 Ecoboost and Porsche Cayman GTS. The front runner is a Mazda 3...

What is the best economical SUV for £12,000?

We will be looking for a family SUV around April/May and can spend up to £12,000. Will prices come down after the new reg in March? Also, with the crackdown on diesel, should we be looking at petrol? Our...

Why are there so few petrol automatic MPVs?

I'm a full time mum of two looking for an MPV with a high driving position, the option to convert to seven seats, and crucially an automatic gearbox as I spend time sitting in traffic. I have no need of...