Do all diesel cars suffer with Diesel Particulate Filter faults?

I am thinking of buying a new Citroen Berlingo Multispace. The model I am looking at does not have a Diesel Particulate Filter. I currently have a diesel Ford Galaxy and have had repeated problems with...

Which economical two cars would you recommend for returning ex-pats?

We are returning to the UK after 30 years abroad to retire. We are looking to buy two cars, one small as a runaround and one medium-sized for longer trips. Our total budget is £25,000. It must be automatic...

Can I drive my 2004 Ford Focus TDCi with a failing dual mass flywheel?

I have just taken my Ford Focus TDCi 2004 model to a lad I I know who is a mechanic at Ford. The car was making a funny noise when I put the clutch down, and I could feel a sort of grinding though the...

Can I drive my 2004 Ford Focus TDCi with a failing dual mass flywheel?

I have just taken my Ford Focus TDCi 2004 model to a lad I I know who is a mechanic at Ford. The car was making a funny noise when I put the clutch down, and I could feel a sort of grinding though the...

There's a delay in getting a replacement power steering fluid pump for my Ford Focus - can I use a pattern part?

The power steering fluid pump has broken in my 2006 (petrol) Ford Focus and the RAC delivered it to a garage which isn't a Ford main dealership. The garage say there is a 2-month waiting time for a Ford...

Is it most economical to have the windows open or the air con on?

In the summer, is it most economical to have the windows open or the air con on? I have a 2008 Ford Ka.

What's causing my 1.4-litre Ford Fiesta to cut out when I slow down?

My 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4-litre cuts out every time I slow down, say at a traffic light. It starts again, but if I do not keep moving and revving then it cuts out again. One garage said this could be a speed...

Can I reduce road noise in my Ford Focus with different tyres?

I have a latest model Ford Focus 1.6 TDi and it's great apart from the road noise. I will shortly be fitting new tyres - any suggestions about which tyres might reduce the road noise?

My Ford C-Max's clutch needs replacing at just 24,000 miles - is this to be expected?

After having a foul smell appear in my '08 1.8 diesel C-Max I have taken it to a Ford dealer for inspection. I have learnt tonight that it may be the clutch. It has only done 24,000 miles and is not used...

Can you recommend a small economical car to replace my Ford Focus?

My husband drives a Ford Mondeo and I drive a Ford Focus. We are thinking of exchanging the Focus for one of the small low insurance, low road tax, high economy cars. We have looked at the Kia Picanto...