Buying nearly new

Which makes the better nearly new buy: skoda octavia 1.4tsi or ford focus 1.5 ecoboost? I'm looking for the best combination of performance, economy and reliability. I've read that the Ford doesn't deliver...

Clutch problem Ford Focus 1 litre Ecoboost

I have had to have the clutch replaced on my Ford Focus. The car is just under two years old and had done 18,988 miles. I have driven for 35 years and never had to replace a clutch. I have reported...

Replacement for a Zafira

I’m looking for a replacement for my Vauxhall Zafira 1.8. I like its high driving position, its luggage capacity, its seating versatility and the audio controls on the steering wheel. However, it’s rather...

Buying a fast estate - Octavia vRS or Focus ST?

Which petrol estate is better - a Skoda Octavia vRS or a Ford Focus ST? Also after I buy one of them would it be worth putting a chip to get more PS and torque?

Can you recommend a used car for £6000?

I am looking to buy a second hand car for £6000, preferably four or five-door, automatic gearbox, preferably leather seats, something smart but not expensive to run. Could you please recommend a suitable...

Does the Ford Fiesta have a DMF?

Is the 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost 125PS manual version fitted with a dual mass flywheel?

What to look for in a used Skoda Yeti?

My father's looking to replace his 2003 Ford Focus. He wants something slightly bigger but can't be much longer due to tight parking at his work. A Skoda Yeti would be absolutely perfect but I understand...

S Max - Petrol or Diesel?

I'm thinking about getting an S Max as a family car but Petrol models appear to be thin on the ground. I'm apprehensive about getting a diesel as most of our journeys are short ones around town. However,...

Which small MPV would suit an elderly driver?

My mother (mid 70s) needs an automatic car to replace her 2007 Volkswagen Golf. She finds it easier to get out of SUV type cars now than hatchbacks. I suppose a MPV might do. A Nissan Qashqai is probably...

Why is my new Focus exhaust so noisy?

I've just had a new exhaust system fitted to my 2004 Ford Focus. The new exhaust makes a loud noise (like a turbo exhaust) when changing gear from 2nd to 3rd and also when I go round corners makes a knocking/creaking...