Alloyed invasion

I bought my 2007 Ford Focus Cabriolet 2 two years ago (yes, the roof was leaking and Ford repaired it before I took it home) and I am very happy with it. But the two-tone alloy wheels are starting to blister....

….and son

My son is soon to go into business for himself and will need a vehicle with room for carrying samples, but one that can be used for the family at weekends. It also needs to be reasonably economic. He saw...

Smiles per gallon

My daughter-in-law will very shortly be choosing another company car. Her current car is a Ford Focus 1.8 diesel (I think). However, she is now considering a hybrid because of VED band A zero tax. Her...

Can Fusion?

I am puzzled why you, and other reviewers, are so reluctant to recommend Ford Fusions? I have a 2006/56 Fusion Zetec TDCi 1.6, do about 12k miles a year and, except for one fill up in the hard weather...

What should I pay for a Volkswagen Golf with 46,000 miles on the clock?

I'm looking at purchasing a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16v SE, 5-door with 46,000 miles on the clock. I am wondering what you think would generally be a good price. I am not really looking to spend more than...

What should I look for when buying a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa SXI?

I'm contemplating purchasing a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v SXI with 110,000 miles for my son and I need some advice. Can these cars can cope with high mileage? Apart from the cam belt change, what else...

How can I get my Ford Focus Estate's paint code from the VIN number?

I have been trying to find my car's details in order to identify the paint. I have entered the VIN number into various sites. One informed me that my 2006 Ford Focus Estate was a 3-door Focus van and other...

Why is my 2006 Ford Focus hunting and cutting out?

My Ford Focus 2006 1.6 Zetec 115ps has an intermittent hunting/cutting out problem. It is worse when the engine is warm, especially after a a warm start. The car will not idle and when driving along at...

Why can't I use voice activation for my Ford Mondeo's in-car phone?

I have bought a Ford Mondeo Titanium X TDCI reg Nov 09. It has voice activation for ridiculous things like switching on the CD player. I now wish that I could have the same facility for switching on my...

What should I pay for a one-year-old Ford Titanium TDI?

Can you advise what the target price should be for a one-year-old 59-plate Ford Titanium TDI (either 1.4/1.6) diesel? I am a cash buyer and I'm being given various offers from £11,500 to £15,000.