Which MPV offers good access for a driver with limited mobility?

Because of a back and hip complaint I am looking for a car with a higher seating level, e.g. a crossover or 4x4. The BMW X1 series appeals to me but I am wondering how much higher off the ground it is...

Which MPV offers a flat load bed and good economy?

I would like to buy an estate car, as its flat load bed will be very useful. I fancied an SUV but, with the price of fuel, cannot justify the cost as the vast majority of time it's just me in the vehicle....

Changing a Focus fuel filter

I have a 2005 (55 reg) 1.6LX Ford Focus Mk2. I intend carrying out a full 3 year service this weekend. I have a service kit that I bought from a Ford dealership on eBay. It comes with all the usual parts...

Water trap on Focus Estate

There are 3 holes in the top of the rear bumper. The middle one definitely acts as a drain hole. On my car, the driver's side one is pretty much filled with black plastic but water can drain out. On the...

Changing wheels on a Fiesta

I have a 03 Fiesta with 195/45/R16 low profile tyres. The front wheels are distorted and the tyres loose air. I have bought 4 replacement alloys and want to fit normal same size tyres. Can I fit new normal...

Ford Galaxy stalling after repairs

I have a Ford Galaxy, 2007, 57 reg. It has recently had the clutch replaced and Dual Mass Fly wheel under warranty. However, when starting from cold and putting in 1st gear it always seems to stall unless...

Real fuel economy of the 2011 Focus?

I really like the look of the 2011 Focus, it gets excellent reviews in most motoring journals. So why is the real fuel consumption from your register, submitted by owners, so poor for the 2.0TDCi 140bhp...

Problem Focus gearbox

In response to a recent question about the Focus C-max automatic transmission (20th May), you said "This is the nightmare transmission. Only about 300 still on the road.The problem is that the torque output...

Buying a new Ford Galaxy - which would you recommend?

I am undecided which model Galaxy would be the better buy, short and long term. I drive 10,000 miles p.a mostly local journeys but with a 180 mile round trip each fortnight. The car will also make two...

C-MAX and road tax feedback

I have recently purchased an 09 C-Max (with then 15+K on the clock) mainly because of my wife. Not that she nagged me but because she is recovering from having had both hip joints and one knee joint replaced...