Is the new Toyota Yaris safe for carrying dogs in the rear?

I'm thinking of downsizing from a Touran to a Yaris (diesel) and would like to know if the new model is safe for carrying my small dogs. I only use the car for short journeys and would not like to buy...

Would you buy a Ford Focus, Skoda Octavia or Hyundai i30?

I am looking to purchase a new car. Which out of these three hatchbacks which would you think is the best option? 1. Ford Focus 1.6 petrol or diesel. 2. Skoda Octavia SE 1.4 petrol or 1.6 Diesel. 3. Hyundai...

Can I have my 2009 Ford Mondeo serviced at my local garage?

I have a 2009 Ford Mondeo which is due for an annual service. Do I need to go to a Ford main dealer or can I use my local garage?

Why does my Ford Fiesta leak when I top up the water bottle?

I have a 2002 Ford Fiesta 1.6 and there is a leak. I filled the water bottle up and the water just comes out of the bottom. The car is running fine. What could this be?

What's causing my Ford C-Max alarm to go off intermittently for no apparent reason?

My Ford C-Max car alarm has been intermittently operating, mainly at night. I have single-click locked the car on the key fob so as to not set the internal motion sensors, but it is still happening. Do...

Commutity service

I have a daily commute to Birmingham. The rail service is expensive and takes longer than the car journey of 60 miles each way (half on empty minor roads and half on the M6). At present, I drive a boring...

Air display

I am sick to death with the tyres on my BMW 5 Series. They are run flats. I can’t tell you how many times I have had false alarm warning lights go off. It is very alarming to have to stop on the motorway...

Where can my son get a small, reliable car for £4000?

My son has a 1996 V6 Auto Omega, bought for a nominal sum from a friend of mine. It has given him 10 months' excellent service, and for about £500 it has just got through another MOT and been serviced....

Diesel Particulate Filters - Confused

I currently own a Toyota Auris T180 with the 2.2 D-Cat diesel. It is a great engine but the cabin is disappointing and, having recently become a grandfather, I need more boot/closed hatch space. I am tempted...

Can you recommend a car with easy access for my mother, who's just had a knee operation?

What would you recommend for my mother who has just had a knee op and has trouble lifting her legs up over a ledge to get into a car. My wife's Scenic is ideal in this respect, but is too big for my mother....