Buying a new small car - Fiesta or Polo?

I want to buy a new small car, but can't decide between the Ford Fiesta 1.2 82PS Zetec or Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI 90PS SE. I need a reliable car with decent comfort as I'll be driving 20,000 miles a year....

Need a family car that can carry 3 kids

I'm a "car guy" moving his wife and three kids from the United States to Bristol later in the summer. I'm loving all of our "new car" choices but quite frankly am feeling overwhelmed. I hoped you could...

Can you recommend a petrol car for towing a caravan?

Given that diesel is becoming an anathema, can you suggest petrol automatic cars that are good for towing caravans?

Ford Powershift gearbox making noises - can you help?

I have a 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec with Powesrhift automatic gearbox which two weeks after I bought it started making "clunking" noises at slow speeds from cold. Ford Dealer and Ford Technician have...

Ford Fiesta broken down with battery issue

I purchased a brand new Ford Fiesta in August 2014. The car stopped working in December and the AA identified an issue with the battery. The car was checked into the dealer for repair under warranty and...

What is your opinion of the Fiesta Zetec S Red Edition?

What is your opinion on the Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red Edition? I want to buy a fun second car doing fairly low mileage, but have heard of problems with paint work and build quality with the Fiesta.

Ford Galaxy won't start

Yesterday I stalled my Ford Galaxy. When I restarted the engine the ABS light came on and remained lit. What does it mean? I am new to driving this particular car and all the instructions in the manual...

Thinking of buying a Ford Focus - any technical issues I should be aware of?

I'm thinking of buying a new Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost. Does this car suffer from any technical issues?

Full tank of fuel, but low fuel light is on

I have a 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel. Recently, the low fuel light has come on, even when there's a full tank of fuel. Why is this?

Turbo engine cooling - how long before I switch off?

I have recently acquired a Ford Fiesta with the EcoBoost turbo engine to add to our turbo BMW 535i. You have mentioned in the past about running turbos for a few minutes before switch off and I can't remember...