Advice regarding Fords liability to pay for a new engine

We took our Ford S Max into Ford as the oil pressure light was coming on the dash. We asked them to do a full diagnostic and healthcheck on the car. We were advised they could not find a fault and just...

Problem with a newly purchased S-MAX

Last month I purchased a new Ford S-MAX from GK Ford in Alfreton. When I returned home to Edinburgh and was reading the manual I realised there was no locking wheel nut socket in the car, making it impossible...

Which automatic diesel MPV for comfort, carrying grandchildren and a dog?

My wife currently runs a 2007 SAAB 9-3 SW diesel autobox which has done 55,000 miles. If we replace this we are trying to build a shortlist. She has had five back operations and the SAAB seats are superb,...

Which non-diesel for a three-child family?

I have three children, aged between 10 and 13. I am thinking about buying a Ford S-Max as it seems spacious and provides more flexibility on seating than our current estate car. I would ideally like an...

Should we buy a diesel Ford S-Max for the school run?

With three growing boys, we would like to buy a nearly new Ford S-Max Auto but the garage says that most of these are diesel. It will mainly be used for a 10-mile school run. Would this be a major problem...

What seven-seater?

I am looking to buy a car that can also be used as an occasional 7 seater. I like the Toyota Verso or the VW Touran. My budget is about £8,500, what would you recommend?

Which car allows for three child seats to be fitted across the rear seats?

I currently have two children under four and have another on the way. Could you advise of a car that will fit three child seats across the back? I am afraid I don't want a 'people carrier' and the cost...

I'd recommend Hertz for their Rent2Buy car buying scheme.

I’d like to recommend the Hertz Rent2Buy scheme. After months of scouring used car lots and car supermarkets searching for the right Ford S Max, dealing with snooty and rude car sales people, I learned...

Which SUV for carrying children?

My daughter is a company director and will shortly be needing a new car to contract/lease hire. She prefers an SUV type vehicle as opposed to a people carrier, but she has three small children, all under...

Buying an automatic MPV

We are looking to buy a new car for our expanding family. We need an Automatic model and think we like either the new Zafria Tourer or the Ford S-MAX. Any advice on which is the best car to buy