Did speed cushions damage the tyres on my wife's Ford Focus?

I'd like to pick up on two things that you constantly bring to the fore: speed cushions. My wife recently had her car MOTd and we thought it would sail through, as it is a very reliable, regularly used...

Can you recommend a French equivalent to the Ford Mondeo Estate?

I have sold my house in Spain and I am moving to France. Can you please tell me if there is a French estate car that can compare favourably with the new Ford Mondeo estate for price and spec and space?...

Thanks for recommending the Suzuki Splash as a replacement for my Ford Fiesta.

Just thought I'd drop you a line to say thank you for recommending the Suzuki Splash. My husband always reads your column and when it was time to change my beloved Fiesta we looked at the new Fiesta and...

Which automatic 7-seat MPV would you recommend for a large family?

Our son has just announced that we are going to become grandparents again, so a we need a larger car, really a 7-seater so we can all go out as a family. It must be automatic and not too large, so a Zafira...

Is there a replacement for the Vauxhall Signum that features the large load space and absence of a boot sill?

My wife is looking to change her 2005 Vauxhall Signum for a more up-to-date car. However, there are some features of the Signum she would like on the new vehicle, such as the roomy interior, the large,...

Our Citroen C4 Grand Picasso EGS jerks when changing gears - should we replace it with a Ford S-Max?

I have read your excellent review on the Citroen Grand Picasso EGS, which I bought new in March 2008. I have returned it to the garage under warranty a number of times due to the clunkiness of the gear...

Would you recommend that I fit snow socks to my Ford S-Max?

Coming into the winter I am considering getting snow tyres, but I'm put off by the cost (£1000 for rims and tyres). I drive a 2007 S-Max, which was fantastic last year, but we still have some sticky moments....

Can you recommend a car with plenty of legroom for the passenger and driver?

I wrote to you in August regarding problems with finding a suitable car for me to access as either a passenger or driver, as I now have my right leg set in a permanently straight position. I need to have...

How can so many of your readers afford to change cars for relatively minor reasons?

One of your emailers was prepared to stump up £21,000 and part-ex his Mondeo because he wanted “something a little higher than his Mondeo”. Another is happy to part-ex his recent Ford Focus Ghia and also...

Which modern car is a suitable replacement for my 1990 Ford Scorpio hatchback?

I run a December 1990 Ford Scorpio 2.0 litre automatic hatchback which, to say the least, is past its best and needs replacing. I do a lot of 'gig' work which means I have to be able to transport amplifiers,...