Why are modern cars so complex and costly to run?

I am becoming increasingly alarmed at upgrading our cars to more recent models. My wife and I operate three petrol cars: a 1996 Ford Mondeo V6, a 2008 (original shape) Ford Ka and a 1971 MG Midget 1275cc....

New clutch for a 1999 Ford Mondeo

I have a quote from Mr Clutch for £210 for a new clutch, local main dealer quotes £650 and says that parts alone are over 200. Have you heard good things about Mr Clutch?

Ford Mondeo washer fluid problem

My Ford Mondeo 1997 1.8 5 door washer fluid won't work?

firing order

I'm trying to find the proper firing order for my 2000 mk2 Ford Mondeo - it's got the 1.8 zetec engine. I'm seeing 1.3.4.2 - if thats right, can you tell me how to do it leads from plugs to dizzey?

North/South decide

I have a 2001/51 Mondeo TDDI 115 diesel estate. Should I change the clutch in Scotland or in Portsmouth? Mr Clutch (in Portsmouth) total charge for clutch, dual mass flywheel and some other parts (everything...

How do I adjust the handbrake on my R-reg Ford Mondeo?

Can you please confirm that the handbrake on an R-plate Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX is auto-adjust? If it is not, can you please tell me how to adjust it?

Ford Mondeo Mk2 - petrol or diesel?

I'm trying to work out whether to buy a petrol or diesel Ford Mondeo, taking into consideration that the initial price for this car secondhand is the same, say £2000. If I'm doing a mix of short five-mile...

Recommend an estate car for under £2000 to carry four kayaks?

I am looking for a first car, around the £1000-£2000 mark. It has to be able to carry four kayaks on the roof and seat four passengers, and possibly even sleep two in the boot. Ideally I would like an...

I bought a cheap Ford Mondeo which broke down - does the dealer have any responsibility?

I bought a 1999 Ford Mondeo 1.8i two weeks ago for £895 from a dealer. I was told it would be serviced and, for them, safety was paramount and that I would not have a problem with this car. At first I...

Why does my Ford Mondeo 'splutter' when accelerating in higher gears?

My Ford Mondeo mk2 2.0-litre estate 'splutters' when trying to accelerate in higher gears. It will sometimes take a while to start in mornings as if starved of fuel. Any ideas?