Is it safe to buy a 65,000 miles 10-plate car?

Is buying a very high milage car worth it? 65,000 for 10 reg car, plus my 10,000 a year. The milage reflects in the price of the car, but should I pay the extra and have a car with average mileage if...

Fiesta idle problem

My Fiesta mk 5 1.25 will not tick over. It starts first time but won't tick over and just dies.

Buying an automatic MPV

We are looking to buy a new car for our expanding family. We need an Automatic model and think we like either the new Zafria Tourer or the Ford S-MAX. Any advice on which is the best car to buy

Unresolved long term problem

My wife has a 2007/57 plate Fiesta owned from new and with full dealer service history. Mileage is only 11600. From new it has "jumped out" of second gear on the overrun - usually using engine braking...

Fiesta diesel or petrol?

I am looking to buy a nearly new Fiesta. For around 20 weeks of the year I will be doing a school run that will amount to 350 miles a week. The majority of my other miles will be fairly local with my work...

Need a new car for a new baby

I currently don't drive to work but a new job means that I will have a 15 mile commute. We also have a second child on the way. We currently have an 05 Focus 1.6 Zetec with approximately 90,000 miles....

Which engine is best in the Ford C-MAX?

I have to update our Mondeo estate (2002 petrol) and am considering a C-Max, perhaps 1 or 2 yrs old. I am attracted to the 1.6 diesel because of low VED, and good economy. Your review has very little...

Can I get a B-MAX/ Focus with Powershift?

I'd like a B max (1st) or a Focus (2nd) with the new 1.0 eco boost - but with the Powershift dual clutch auto box. Do you know when they will be out? Dont want the old 1.6.

Buying an old diesel

I only have a grand to spend. Is it worth buying a diesel, eg fiesta, with 100000 on the clock and for sale, privately for £900? I want a car that is cheap to run. I do about 12000-15000 miles a year....

Is my Ford Mondeo wearing tyres faster than normal?

My Mondeo Titanium five-door hatch is coming up for three years old and 20,000 miles. At a recent check-up I was dismayed to be told that the front tyres had only 1000 miles at most left on them. I was...