Best used small hatchback for £5000?

I am looking to buy a smallish hatchback with a budget of £5,000. So far it seems Hyundai i10 and Ford Fiesta are good picks. What would you recommend? It is to replaced my Mazda MX-5 MK2 so something...

Ford Galaxy Powershift clutch judder

Four weeks ago my Ford Galaxy 2010 Automatic began juddering during driving a bit like misfiring. I took to Shaftesbury Ford and the diagnostics said it was a known fault - 'Clutch Judder' but Ford had...

Ford Focus Ecoboost coolant system

My 2013 Ford Focus Ecoboost 1.0L uses so much coolant. I have had a the expansion tank and hosing replaced due to this leaking but still uses on average half a tank of coolant per day! (I average around...

Automatic gearbox problem on Ford B-MAX

I purchased an ex-demonstrator B-MAX from a Ford dealership in April 2015. Auto transmission 10,000 miles. Problem with seat belt chimes was fixed promptly but the local dealership has had three attempts...

Small new car advice?

We are over 70 and looking to replace our Zafira with a smaller car but one that is still fairly easy to access. There is such a wide choice and we're not sure what criteria to look for. There seems to...

Stiff drivers door lock

I am finding my drivers door lock getting stiffer and more difficult to open with a key. The cost of replacing the lock cylinder is too high and I think a bit tricky for me. Is there any easy way to replacing...

What MPV would you recommend?

I like to sit up high in a new car following hip problems, comfort and fuel consumption is important to me. Does one get better fuel consumption from manual versus automatic?

Potential seven seater

I'm looking for a larger car, potential a seven seater as I need to get three child seats in the back. 2 year old + twins. Are there any estate cars that could get three child seats in the back with big...

Clutch slipping on Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost

I am having problems with my clutch rubbing/slipping on my Focus 1.0 ecoboost 2012. I bought the car second hand back in September last year and it has just 26,000 miles on the clock. I took my Focus into...

Which S-MAX engine is best?

I have decided to buy a used (2006 onwards) Ford S-MAX. Which engine should I get? My budget is around £6000. I do around 10,000 miles, mixed driving, but want a strong engine for motorway work. Diesel...