Ford service in North East England - software?

I've heard so many bad reports about dealers in the North East - I am worried - does anyone any recommendations of a good (cheap) dealer in the North East of England? This will be the first service...

Transmission Fluid Change

I cannot find service schedule for Ford Fusion. I am particularly interested in changing the transmission fluid on auto gear box. What is the recommendation for mileage/years, what specification fluid,...

Central locking fault

When cold, the central locking only unlocks drivers side. Unlocks when driving, when it's warmed up.

Which economical SUV or saloon for towing and seating comfort?

Next summer I intend to trade in my three-year-old SEAT Altea XL Sport for a new or nearly new car. The car needs to able to tow a 1100kg caravan, be economical, and capable of 45 miles per gallon solo....

Are there any SUVs which are more comfortable than Honda's CR-V?

My wife and I are both retired and live near Oxford. Once a week we drive to Suffolk, a round trip of some 300 miles, which contributes to a joint annual mileage of around 30,000 miles. We have two 60...

Ecoboost or TSI?

I would like to buy a Volvo V40, Ford Focus or Seat Leon but wonder which model has the better engine (reliability, consumption, power)? As I want decent performance for reasonable money, I'm considering...

Buying a passat sized car - what would you recommend?

Thinking of changing our 56 plate, 77,000-mile VW auto diesel SE Passat. It's been a bit problematic - VW have paid for 2 problems I had with injectors and have now replaced them all. I'm worried about...

Buying a small 5-door hatchback

My 30-year old son wants to buy a 2-3 year old 5-door Fiesta. Which petrol engine best suits this car in terms of reliability and economy please?

Warranty work

My 11 month old Ford Ranger has a broken CV joint. It was taken in to the nearest ford dealer (not the same one I bought it from). They have told me they cannot get the required parts until 20 February...

Red engine system warning light

I have an engine system warning light come on in my 55-plate Focus TDCi (red cog like with exclamation mark in centre) any ideas please? Car has done just over 93,000 miles and was going to get belts change...