Buying a used Ford Fiesta - which engine is best?

We are looking to but a Ford Fiesta, but cannot decide on which petrol engine to choose. Is the 1.25 good for longer occasional journeys or should we look to 1.4/1.6?

Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI going into limp mode

When I take my 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI onto the motorway it goes into limp mode. I have checked the engine and found a lot of carbon like soot under the airfilter box and around the back of the engine....

Car purchase advice - help

Unfortunately last year I purchased the Ford Fiesta as I needed a car quite urgently. I will try to keep this brief as it is a long winded sorry. Appreciate any help you can shed. So I bought this Ford...

How can I replace the heater blower resistor in a Fiesta?

The heater blower resistor on my 2012 Ford Fiesta needs replacing for the third time. I am trying to fit a replacement but cant remove the plastic screw that holds the passenger foot well trim to the centre...

Buying a first car for £5k - any recommendations?

I will be buying my first car soon which will be used for city driving and occasional motorway driving. However, next year the car will be used primarily for motorway commuting to work (60 mile round commute)....

Why doesn't the heater work on my Ford Fiesta?

I've started having issues with manual heating on my 2011 Ford Fiesta. The manual heating blower on level 1,2,3 does not work at all (neither cold and hot air blowing) but it works on level 4. I would...

Leaving car unused for three weeks

I will be away for three weeks over Christmas and New Year and will be leaving my car unused. I do not have a closed garage and therefore, it will be parked outside the house, in London. I am new with...

Ford Fiesta advice

As you are aware I not so long ago bought a Fiesta TDCI 1.6 s with approximately 55,000 miles for £6000. The car has had a few issues but the dealer has more than willing resolved them which includes...

Engine destroyed due to spark plug failure

A few weeks ago the spark plug failed on my 2010 Ford Fiesta, damaging the engine in the process. As a result I've been told it will cost £3300 to repair the vehicle. It would appear that the third and...

Buying a used car - petrol or diesel?

I'm looking for a five year old car, with a budget of £9000. I'm inclined toward a diesel due to the low-down torque and economy, but also think that a petrol might be cheaper in the long run. The car...