Replacing a Focus with a modern counterpart

I currently have a Focus (51 reg) as we are a family of 4. It is coming to an end and I am looking for a similar sized car, that is reliable and economical to run. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Buying a second hand automatic

My wife's Focus 'W' reg petrol Zetec 1.8 with 73,500 miles, full service history, everything fully working and with a few corner scratches is due for replacing. She does around 5,000 miles or less annually...

Replacement tyres for longevity and low noise

What tyres would you recommend for longevity and low noise to replace Hancook Optimo K415 205 55R16 on my Hyundai i30, 1.6CRDi. The front tyres have survived approx 30,000 miles with which I am impressed,...

Hyundai servicing

Local Hyundai dealer charging £197 for full service to include oil, oil filter, engine and pollen filters, brake and clutch fluid as well as labour and vat. Local garage will charge £40 for labour if I...

Is there a drawback on this Hyundai i30 estate offer from Drive The Deal?

This, I think, is exactlty what my wife is looking for . . . Drive the Deal quoting £10450 for this vehicle (down from £17k). It is a 2011 model, so it's a new car or pre-registered. Are there any drawbacks?...

Tyre pressure sensor valve failure

I have had two tyre pressure sensor valves fail in the last year (cause seems to be corrosion)- great inconvenience but no blow-outs so far. I am concerned about long term safety of these devices -...

Replacing a DSG automatic Octavia?

I have enjoyed my 2006 DSG Skoda Octavia (Elegance) but the ride is lumpy and the engine is quite noisy. I do about 12k miles a year, mostly out of town and long trips, and would like a softer riding...

What do you recommend as a workhorse for rural use?

I have a 2008 Focus Zetec 1.8 TDCI estate with 42,000 miles recorded. You described the engine as "awful" and you were right. Despite remapping it has a considerable flat spot just above tickover that...

Which used automatics for our retirement?

We wish to replace both our cars in retirement for used models preferably with auto boxes. We desire a chain cam engine with some punch and comfortable seats for long occasional long distance 500 mile...

Are speed bumps causing premature wheel bearing failure on my Hyundai i30?

At three years old and with 30,000 miles on the clock, I had the front nearside wheel bearing replaced under warranty on my Hyundai i30. During the last year I have also had a replacement drop-link, again...