Should I change the cambelt on my Ford EcoBoost engine early?

I have a 2019 Ford Fiesta Ecoboost which I bought 2 years ago at 53,000 miles. I asked the dealer to change the cambelt but they said it wouldn't need doing until about 144,000 miles so I had nothing to...

How can I prevent my Ford Fiesta from being stolen?

I understand that the Ford Fiesta, especially those with keyless systems are quite prone to theft. Is there any relatively straightforward and not too expensive way of making them less prone to theft?

What should I look at when buying a used car that has stood for six months?

I may have the opportunity to buy a Ford Fiesta from a friend who is emigrating to New Zealand. It is a 2017 Automatic 1.0 Ecoboost . By the time they flyout, it may not have been driven for six months....

Why does my new Fiesta cost more in car tax than my old one?

I have a Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost, registered 2020. It is exactly the same model as the one I had from new in 2013, road tax free. Why am I now paying £190. Surely the new ones emissions will be...

My wife wants a new Ford Fiesta - what are the alternatives?

My is wife is bereft that Ford have stopped making her beloved Fiesta She will need a replacement next year. Can you advise an alternative that had the handling and quality of a Fiesta without costing...

What should I replace my Fiesta with?

I have a Ford Fiesta 1.25 Edge 2009 but need to replace it, I am happy with 3 or 5 door but need to fit 5 people in the car sometimes. I would like a newer car to keep repair costs down. I mainly do town...

Why did the emissions for the Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec change?

The emissions on the Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec were 120g/km, which put it in band C, Euro 5 and £35 tax. Then in Jan 2015 the emissions suddenly went to 122g/km and went into band D, Euro 6 and £150 tax....

Does the Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV have a wet belt system?

I'm thinking of buying one of these but a bit put off by stories of the 'Ecoboom' engine! Does this model have an internal wet belt (apparently the root cause of the exploding engines) or an external...

Will fitting Michelin Cross Climate+ tyres affect my fuel consumption?

My 2017 Fiesta 1.0 litre Ecoboost (previous model) has 195/55/15 tyres which are due for replacement. I'm considering changing to an All Season tyre. ATS have Michelin Crossclimate+ at £108 fitted, Cross...

What is a good small car for a very tall newly qualified driver?

What is a good (cheap to run, low insurance) small car for a newly qualified driver? They are 6' 5" tall and our First 500 is a bit tight for them!