Which replacement for my Ford C-Max will tow a 1232kg caravan?

I bought a new Ford C-Max 2.0 diesel on your recommendation in 2006 and to date, with 104,000 miles on the clock, it has been an excellent and comfortable workhorse giving me a regular 47/8mpg, dipping...

Does my Ford Focus' air conditioning need treating to get rid of an unpleasant aroma?

I have a problem with an unpleasant aroma in my car. It is a Ford Focus Zetec and has done 26,000 miles. This peculiar aroma upset my wife's stomach, so I took it to my usual garage. They said that they...

Will Trading Standards help with the failure of our Ford C-Max's automatic gearbox?

My husband contacted you a few weeks ago regarding the failure of the automatic gearbox of our Ford C-Max 1.6TDCI CVT with only 20,731 miles on the clock. I am unwilling to let the matter go and have written...

Over tyred

I've done the deal and bought a 2010 Mondeo Titanium 2.0TDCi Estate. It has come on 18" wheels with 235/40R18 tyres. Given your advice on tyre sizes previously I'm considering going down a size or two...

Cats 22

I have just had the unfortunate experience of being landed with an unexpected bill of £1,262 for a replacement catalytic converter at 72,000miles in my Ford Focus 1.6 diesel. On checking with some Ford...

Betta getta ESPer

I have just had the dreaded ESP light come up on my Ford Focus 2005 2.0TDCI. Fault code C1288. New part from Ford £1,300 plus VAT. Can get the abs unit reconditioned for £350? There are a few others online...

Nissan impossible?

I hope you can help me. I currently own a Nissan Micra, just under three years old, mileage 8,400 (I only use the car for short journeys). I have looked at a Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz and a Ford Fiesta....

Non-stick van

My wife and I (both aged 80) drive a Volkswagen 1.9 Golf manual diesel. A short while ago I asked your advice about changing to an automatic and your advice was that we might have left it a bit late for...

Horsework - we need an estate for golf and horses

Having driven a good workhorse for the last seven years, a Vauxhall Astra Estate, I am now in a position to buy a new car for the first time in my life, at age 73 years. I am looking for a stylish, reliable,...

If I disconnect my Ford Fiesta's speedometer will the recorded mileage be lost?

If I disconnect the speedo on my 54-reg Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4, will I lose the mileage? The dash has lost everything apart from the clock, indicators and oil light.