Should the spare be the same size as the standard wheels?

I am contemplating buying a nearly new Ford Mondeo Titanium with 18-inch alloy wheels. The dealer says the spare is 16-inch. Should I expect the spare to be the same size as the standard wheels on the...

Ford Fiesta won't go into reverse - is the gearbox on the way out?

Five months ago I bought a 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.25 petrol. I'm only 18 years old and the car was sold with 33,000 miles on the clock and a six month dealer warranty. I have noticed reverse is difficult to...

Need a comfortable car with a high seating position

We are a retired couple in need of a vehicle with raised front seats so we can get in and out easily. Can you recommend some cars we should consider?

Should Ford's warranty cover my Kuga's leaky roof?

I have a 2014 Ford Kuga which has developed a leak on the passenger's side of the roof. My local dealership says they will look at it but the leak may not be covered under the three year warranty. They...

Which small automatic is best - Fiesta or Fabia?

My wife is after a small petrol car with an automatic gear box. She test drove the Ford Fiesta with the PowerShift gearbox. She also drove the Skoda Fabia with the DSG 'box. Please advise if they are good...

Ford Fiesta service - should I pay extra for an engine flush?

My 65 reg Ford Fiesta EcoBoost has just had its first service at 11,000 miles. The invoice states that gas treatment and motor flush have been used at a cost of just over £20. Is there any real benefit...

Is super unleaded worth the extra?

I have just bought a used Ford Focus (2015 model) with the petrol EcoBoost engine. The dealership said they recommend using super unleaded. Is there a reason for this or is it just sales talk?

How can I reset the dash clock on my Ford Ka?

I own a 2010 Ford Ka and am having problems with the clock. It keeps flashing and will not reset or stop. Any idea how I can fix this?

Buying a small auto - B-MAX or Jazz?

We currently own a Suzuki Swift with a manual gearbox on a 2007 plate. We are considering changing it for a 1.6 petrol Ford B-MAX (2013 model) with a PowerShift gearbox. Or a Honda Jazz 1.4 CVT on a 2012...

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI - keep or sell?

In the Saturday Telegraph you responded to a letter on a 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI, with 75,000 miles on the clock. You suggested high costs were approaching on the Cat (and many other parts) and now may...