ABS fault on a 4500-mile-old Fiesta - is this acceptable?

In 2006 I bought a brand new Ford Fiesta Studio. I have now been told by a Ford garage that my ABS braking system unit has now packed up. I am very angry considering the car has only done 4500 miles, because...

Should I buy a diesel car or go for a petrol model?

I'm considering buying a secondhand older model Ford Focus Diesel, up to say 18 months old. Two friends have cautioned me about the diesel engine and/or the turbo, some parts which cost a lot to replace...

Which Skoda Superb Estate is reliable?

I would love to buy a Superb Estate as a family car to keep it for a long time. Resources are not limitless, so I have to keep overall cost over 10 years and roughly 170,000 miles in mind. I read of...

Where can I get an update CD for my Spanish Lexus' satnav?

I just tried your suggestion of www.satnav-updates.com but they don't do CDs for Lexus. Mine is a GS450H 2007 SE-L model (LHD, Spanish reg), with 2006-07 software. Any other suggestions?

Reducing engine speed to keep an engine working

I drive a petrol Ford Focus mk1 which is 8 years old. When overtaking cars on I get to about 6,000 and then change gear. Would revving the engine to these revs damage the engine especially at the age...

Should I have the injectors and pump changed in my 75,000-mile-old Ford Mondeo?

I have a 2004 Ford Mondeo Ghia TDCI 130. It has done 75,000 miles. Would it be advisable to have the injectors and associated pump changed soon as I have been informed that they are suspect?

Are there any cheap, basic cars available in the UK?

I am old. In car years, my vehicle is even older. I don’t drive it because I like classic cars. I drive it because, not having a nice taxpayer-funded pension, I simply can’t afford a better one. Even used...

Unused car

Your advice would be most welcome particularly perhaps in view of the current weather conditions. I am celebrating the end of my 60 year working life with a round-the-world tour visiting family and friends...

Tucked away

I have a Prius series three and we will be away for about four weeks. I am concerned about the battery holding up for that period of time as I do know there is a continuous drain. What would your recommendations...

Should an Audi A3 need a new gearbox after 48,500 miles / 3.5 years?

I have an 08 plate Audi A3, owned from new, which has done 48,500 miles. The differential has broken, requiring a new gearbox. Audi UK have washed their hands of it and the dealer are reluctant to pay...