What newer makes and models should my mum consider to replace her Mercedes-Benz A-Class with?

My mum is looking to replace the 2007 Mercedes-Benz A-Class that she's had for 7 years. She likes the higher up seating in her current car and is not interested in the latest model with low down seating....

Should I change my 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 for a 2012 Audi A3?

I'm thinking about changing my 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 (45,000 miles) for a 2012 Audi A3. Is this a good idea?

Is it normal for the pipe from the expansion tank to the turbo in my 2012 Ford Focus to shatter?

I own a 2012 Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost engine. The pipe from the expansion tank to the turbo has shattered and caused my engine to blow up. Is this normal?

Is there anything similar to a Ford Fiesta with higher seating position?

I have been very pleased with my Ford Fiesta 1.25 which is now almost 6 years old. I'm thinking of replacing it soon but would like a car with a more upright seating position. Is there anything that compares...

Is it normal for the gears on a 2012 Ford Focus estate to not engage very quickly at low speed?

I've owned a 2012 Ford Focus estate 2.0 TDCi for 5 months. Occasionally, when in low speed, the gear is not engaging fast enough so the car is revving up, shuddering and losing its power. Is this just...

Are there any small hot estates?

I am currently driving a Skoda Fabia 62-plate 1.4 TSI vRS Estate with the CTHE engine that I have had for about a year. It has done about 30k miles from new. I am looking to replace it with something...

What turbo petrol car should I replace my higher torque diesel cars with?

I want to replace our two diesel cars (a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso and a Citroen C3 Picasso) with just one petrol car. The Ford Grand C-MAX looks ideal for our needs (short urban trips and occasional motorway...

Is £300 too much to pay for a rear view mirror camera on my new Ford Ka+?

I've decided to get a Ford Ka+ with the top spec 85PS engine. My wife is slightly disappointed that it doesn't have a reversing camera and I've been quoted £300 for fitting a mirror device as a camera....

Why is there water ingress in the boot of my Ford C-MAX?

I have water ingress in the boot of my 2008 Ford C-MAX. I've removed the boot carpet so I can monitor where water seeps in and it appears on drivers side only. It's only a small amount of water but enough...

What car should I buy for my 30,000 mile a year commute?

I recently changed jobs and will now be required to commute 30,000 miles per year, compared to previously 7000 miles. I have a 2015 Ford Focus which I purchased new before changing jobs that currently...