Ford Focus diesel losing power

I had a problem with the turbo on my Ford Focus 1.6 diesel (2007 model). The bearings failed due to a blocked oil strainer. I went for a refurbished BTN turbo replacement with the full fitting kit (oil...

Buying a fun, small car - Fiesta or DS3?

Which would be the better buy - a Citroen DS3 D-Style 110 Puretech or a Ford Fiesta Titanium 125 Ecoboost? Both cars are similarly priced on Drivethedeal.com

Engine destroyed due to spark plug failure

A few weeks ago the spark plug failed on my 2010 Ford Fiesta, damaging the engine in the process. As a result I've been told it will cost £3300 to repair the vehicle. It would appear that the third and...

Which extended car warranty is best?

We are buying a six year old Ford Mondeo with 44,000 miles on the clock. We would like to get an extended warranty, but are confused as some warranties exclude wear and tear. Can you recommend a warranty...

Why does my car make a scraping noise when in reverse?

Six months ago I had the brake pads replaced on my 2008 Ford Focus. However, ever since then, I've noticed that the car makes an intermittent scraping noise when in reverse. When driven forwards there...

What's the best wheel size for the Ford Fiesta?

My daughter is keen to buy a one yaer old Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost Titanium 125 and has located two she is intersted in. One has 16-inch wheels and the other, which has a better set of extras, has 17-inch...

Is the Fiesta susceptible to clutch problems?

You previously mentioned that the Ford Focus Ecoboost 1.0 was suffering some problems with the clutch. Would this same problem be likely to happen with the Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost?

Is my Ford Fiesta overheating?

My 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCI cooling fan often runs after the engine has been switched off even though the coolant temperature is normal. This sometimes occurs after short journeys when the engine has...

Should I get a new Mondeo diesel?

I have a 2.0 litre Mondeo diesel Powershift which is only doing around 6000 miles per year.I have never had a problem with the DPF over 33,000 miles of motoring. I am looking to buy a new Mk5 Mondeo with...

Which car for a dog owner?

I have a 62 plate SEAT Exeo ST diesel with all the toys. I love it but we will shortly be getting two large rescue dogs, so need a bigger car all round (especially the boot). I have around £4000 on top...