Ford Galaxy cutting out

I have a Ford Galaxy 2.3 (2000) it runs perfectly but occasionally it won't start. Give it 5 or 10 mins it starts and drives well, but now it has started cutting out while driving and I give it 5 or so...

Downsizing from a V70

I am reluctantly considering part exchanging my Volvo V70 D5 (55 reg) for a smaller car to reduce running costs. The car will mainly be used to commute from a rural area into a city centre, a distance...

Discovered that my car was first registered in Cyprus

I bought a Ford CC1 in 2010 and this was registerred by the Wright Car Centre and DVLA on 1st March 2010, I was advised I would have a 2 year warranty. I bought the car thinking it was not a pre-registerred...

Poor economy on a Focus 1.6 TDCI

I recently purchased a Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI Econetic. I bought it because it was meant to be averaging 65.6mpg combined, only to find that it was barely averaging 45mpg after 400mile combined cycle. I was...

Changing a Fiesta cam belt

I'm an ex mechanic, been out of the motor trade for 15years, but continued with engineering in industry. Do I need any special tools for the cam belt change, like locking pins etc? Never done one on...

Pitfalls of an ex-lease Focus?

I am proposing to purchase a Focus that has done 55,000 miles from the lease company, it has been used by a colleague and has been trouble free and is in good condition. It is on an 07 plate and the price...

Which car for towing a caravan?

I am looking for a suitable large, yet economical used estate car to tow a 1500kg caravan - up to 3 years old for £15,000. A Volvo V70 2.4 diesel seems to fit the bill, except there seems to be a question...

Need a car with three isofix mounts

We want to buy a car which will take three isofix car seats side-by-side in the back seat, together with large boot for pram - what would you recommend?

Mondeos and particulate filters

I am looking to buy a Ford Mondeo. I was wondering what year of vehicle did the diesel particulate filter and the dual mass fly wheel start to be fitted as standard on the diesel engines, as I understand...

Buying a cheap 5 door hatch for new family - recommendations?

We are just looking for our first car in the UK and have our first child on the way. As such, we are on a pretty tight budget (£2500-£3000), so will definitely be looking for used cars. We're from New...