Should I keep or trade in my old Golf?

I own a 2001 Volkswagen Golf TDI. It has covered 101,000 miles and has a number of issues that need fixing. Currently, the DMF is vibrating and I have sourced a clutch and DMF for £225 + fitting this would...

What can I do to solve my DPF problems?

I currently have a Ford Focus 1.6TDCi (2009). I am fed up with the constant DPF issues, so firstly is it worth replacing the DPF (I don't think removal is a legal option). My garage has regenerated the...

Disconnecting the battery on a new car - will it cause problems?

My previous car, a 1996 Fiat Punto, had the battery disconnected and left outside many times for periods up to 12 weeks and no problems starting up on my return. I am planning to go to Spain for 12 weeks...

Which winter tyres should I get for my Fiesta?

I have just sold my old Ford Fiesta Zetec Michelin Alpin winter tyres as they were 195/50/R15 and my new Titanium X Ecoboost 125 has 95/50/R16. I wanted the new Alpin 5 but they don't seem to make them...

Which used small car is best for reliability?

My daughter wants to buy a small used car, built from 2004 to 2008. She really likes Fords, so wants a Fiesta with a 1.25 or 1.4 petrol engine. However, I've suggested the Honda Jazz, which seems very...

Motability Ford C-Max - can you recommend a replacement?

My wife's Motability Ford C-Max auto diesel is shortly due for replacement. We would prefer to switch to a petrol version but Ford do not seem to provide a petrol variant. Can you suggest a similar reliable...

Petrol in a diesel Focus - how much damage has been done?

I went to pick up a Ford Focus 2012 diesel from the garage only to find it had been filled it up with three gallons of petrol. It went for five miles then refused to start. The garage has taken it away...

Buying a used estate - what would you recommend?

I have the chance to buy a Mazda 6 2.2 SE-l nav auto diesel estate 2013, or a Ford Focus Titanium auto diesel estate 2012. The Mazda is priced at £15,500, while the Focus priced at £13,999. I like them...

Ford Focus DPF problems

I bought my Ford Focus in 2008 when it was approx six months old and had 6000 miles on it. I've done 77,000 miles on it now (six years later) and have had to replace the DPF three times: May 2012, Jul...

Ford Focus refuses to start

I 2005 Ford Focus will not start. I went to start it for work and had no ignition light, while a loud buzzing noise came from the fusebox area. The digital display says engine system fault and the indicators...