Has the EcoBoost engine reported any problems yet?

I'm looking at a 12 to 18 month old Ford Focus or Cmax. The 1.0 EcoBoost has been around a while now, have any problems arisen in longevity or is it as good as it appears? Can't see diesel as an option...

Should I change from diesel to petrol?

I have a Nissan Qashqai DCi 1.5 diesel with 50,000 on the clock. I do 10,000 miles a year. I am 76 years of age, thought this car would see me out but diesel appears to be getting a bad name. We love it...

Can you recommend a good mpg automatic small car?

I want to buy my 21 year old daughter a automatic small car with good mpg. Please advise.

Is my car going to fail its MOT if the exhaust touches the fuel pipe?

I bought a 1983 Saab 99 two months ago with a 12 month MOT. It had no advisories. I recently had an exhaust system fitted. It was mentioned by the mechanic that the brakes are binding. Is this an MOT failure...

Should I take legal action against Mercedes-Benz for repeated paintwork issues with my SLK?

About a year ago I emailed you with the dreaded problem of Mercedes-Benz Fire Opel red paintwork blistering. You told me at the time that I lawfully have to give them the chance to put the problem right,...

What are my chances of claiming against the dealer who sold me a faulty Jaguar XJ?

I bought a 2012 Jaguar XJ for £15,500 from a small dealer and it had done 111,000 miles. Took it for a service and cam belt (which I knew it would need) and was advised it needed a new gearbox! There was...

What family car should I buy with £9000?

I have a 2010 Audi Q5 but want to change it for a car that is a family car. I want something that's low tax, £20, and low group insurance but still a decent car. £9000 is my limit. Please help.

Why is the idling irregular when my 2003 Vauxhall Zafira starts up from cold?

After 140,000 miles of reliable use, my wife's 2003 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTi is misbehaving. At temperatures below 8c it starts instantly and fast idle is fine but as it warms up and the idle speed drops...