Best low insurance car for a teenager?

I am looking for the best Group 1 insurance car for my 19 year old grand daughter. It must have five doors and a petrol engine with a manual gearbox. Journeys will be between Durham University and her...

Approved used car missing its service history

I have just purchased a used 2015 Ford Fiesta from a Peugeot dealership. I know nothing about cars so thought going via a dealership would be safer. I checked the car as much as I could with my limited...

Is the Ford B-MAX auto prone to gearbox problems?

I own a Ford B-MAX that is less than three years old. Its about to have its third torque converter fitted to the PowerShift auto box - is this a common fault?

Which size of winter tyres for an S-MAX?

I need real winter tyres (not all-season/cross-climate) for the annual ski trip in my new front wheel drive S-MAX. My good as new Dunlop Winter Sports are 225/55 R17, while the new car's summer tyres are...

Does the Ford Fiesta use a DSG gearbox?

I have test driven a Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Powershift and was really impressed with it. However, I've now been told by men 'in the know' that its probably a DSG gearbox and I should avoid it. Is this...

Need an economical hatch with auto gearbox

I am looking to upgrade my Ford Focus (2008 model) next year. I do mainly city driving and my mileage is less than 10,000. I like the 1.5 diesel automatic, but thought it lacked get up and go. Would a...

Can you recommend a cheap car for towing a caravan?

I am looking for a cheap tow car (capable of taking a 1500kg caravan) with low tax and insurance. It must also be reliable. What do you recommend I buy for £2500?

Need a used car that will carry three rear child seats

What's the best vehicle to buy which can accommodate three rear child seats and cope with 25,000 miles per year? Would be happy to consider a used vehicle and it would be nice to have something that...

Buying a Ford Focus diesel - what should I look out for?

I am wanting to buy a 3/4 year old Ford Focus Estate and seem to have found a 2013 one, but the mileage is quite high at 100,000. Would this be a problem in the long run? My average miles per year wouldn't...

Need a practical car with good access for elderly passenger - any ideas?

I am planning to change my car soon. I'm currently driving a Honda Civic 2.2 diesel. I've had it eight years and love it. Sadly it is no longer suitable for my elderly mother of 86 and small neurotic terrier....