Ecoboost vs TSI reliability

I drive a 2013 Focus 1.6 TDCi with 30k on the clock which is mechanically sound. Though I enjoy a solid 54mpg in mixed driving and expect at least 10mpg less from a petrol engine, my mileage and concerns...

Bought wrong car - help!

Today I bought on PCP a Ford B-MAX 1.0 Ecoboost 2013, 7k miles, £10.5k. Paid 2k deposit. But I think I'd be better off with a Nissan Qashqai. I've seen one at the dealership for the same company. Can...

Ford Focus battery problems

I just changed my alternator because it wasn't charging my battery. The problem is my battery light is still on, check battery showing healthy 12.5v it is the right battery. The alternator charges it at...

PAS rack failure

August 2014 I purchased 58 plate Mondeo 2.0L TDCI 43.000 miles Plus a years warranty from a Nissan Dealer. At point of sale there was a new PS pump to be fitted by The Ford Dealership. 10 days before the...

Turbo charger seizure

The turbo charger in my car recently started making a whining noise when the car was accelerating. I put the car into the dealership because they replaced the turbo charger approximately 2 months ago after...

Family car buying advice

I need to buy a used car for max £10K. I need to drive to work approx 35 miles /day and do some short trips during the week. Need to fit one small child car seat and occasionally a second child + plus...

Clutch failure on 2014 Ford C-MAX

I bought an ex-demo from dealership with about 50 miles on the clock. At 3000 miles the clutch needed replacing due to "complete burn out". DMF and slave cylinder also replaced, DMF damaged due to heat,...

Ford Kuga power steering failure

My Ford Kuga recently had a serious issue with the power steering failing suddenly while parking. Ford advised it was a ECU fault and that there was no evidence on what would have caused the issue, To...

Ford C-MAX keeps stalling when idling

My Ford C-MAX petrol 57 plate runs well but keeps stalling when idling. It restarts okay. The Ford garage is unable to find a problem and nothing shows on diagnostics. Any advice?

Replacement for a Hyundai ix20

I wish to replace my Hyundai petrol 1.4 ix20 Style with something similar Are the Ford B-MAX or Vauxhall Meriva any better or is there any other MPV/crossover/SUV I should consider?