What's the best commuter car for £3000?

A few months ago you answered a question about a commuter car for around £3000 and recommended the Ford Fiesta 1.25. Is that the Zetec model? What year and or mileage should I be looking for?

Fiesta clutch failed after 2 years - should Ford pay for repairs?

My 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi has done 42,000 miles, but now the clutch has gone. Ford has refused to cover this under the warranty, but my local dealer suggested I get the work done and then ask Ford Customer...

What's the best used MPV?

What is the best MPV to buy second hand ?

Can you recommend a nearly new family hatch?

My wife has owned a Honda Jazz 1.4 from new for eight years and is looking for a replacement that is quieter, more comfortable and fuel efficient. The three contenders are the BMW 1 Series (petrol), Audi...

Tyre damage - what's the cause?

My wife has had her 2009 Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.2 from new and it has done 21000 miles. On checking its tyres today I have just noticed that three of them (all Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 195 – 50 R15 fitted from...

Buying a Mondeo EcoBoost - good bet?

I'm looking at buying an 18 month old Ford Mondeo 1.6 Ecoboost with 37,000 on the clock, for around £11500. Any views on the high mileage reliability of this engine.

Choice between a Corsa or Fiesta?

Ford Fiesta or Vauxhall Corsa? What would you choose? I'm doing about 6k miles per year. The Fiesta is a Style 1.4 55-plate with 23,300 miles at £3,350, or the Corsa is a 1.4 SXI 56-plate with 77K miles...

Which large estate car?

I'm looking to buy a new estate. Currently I own a 2008 Audi A4 B7 Avant 1.9tdi. with 115PS. I'm looking at a newer Audi, maybe 2009 or 10, or a BMW 520d 2009/10. I need a square boot at least 40 inches...

What alternative to a Mazda5?

Our much loved 2008 Mazda 5 TS2 was written off last week and we are now in a difficult position looking for a new car with a very limited budget. This will be around £5,000-6,000. The car needs to be...

Replacing a 2.0 TDCI Titanium Mondeo

I am looking to replace a 2.0 TDCI Ford Mondeo. I drive approx 14,000 miles a year. Mainly the 20 mile run to work on a dual carriageway. I have a flexible budget of around £22,000. I want something...