Best car for a 100 mile commute?

My partner is looking to change her Ford Focus Cabrio, she does around 20-25k miles a year and has a budget of around £10,000, she wants something economical and reliable, so far we have considered another...

Looking to buy a latest model Focus - have the clutch issues been addressed?

I am looking to buy a new, or nearly new Ford Focus, specifically the EcoBoost 125 model. Having searched your site I found many issues being reported with the clutch/slave cylinder/DMF on the 2011 model,...

Ecoboost vs TSI reliability

I drive a 2013 Focus 1.6 TDCi with 30k on the clock which is mechanically sound. Though I enjoy a solid 54mpg in mixed driving and expect at least 10mpg less from a petrol engine, my mileage and concerns...

Turbo charger seizure

The turbo charger in my car recently started making a whining noise when the car was accelerating. I put the car into the dealership because they replaced the turbo charger approximately 2 months ago after...

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost turbo problem

My daughter has recently taken delivery of a new Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost. The car is on a 3 year Personal contract purchase. She has experienced an intermittent problem where she has experienced a loss...

Small Turbo Petrol

My brother is considering buying a brand new or max two year old petrol Ford Focus with a 1.0L EcoBoost Engine (Manual Transmission). Are there any other petrol cars you can suggest with a small turbo...

Buying nearly new

Which makes the better nearly new buy: skoda octavia 1.4tsi or ford focus 1.5 ecoboost? I'm looking for the best combination of performance, economy and reliability. I've read that the Ford doesn't deliver...

Focus automatic gearbox and clutch problems

My Ford Focus (2014 model) developed a judder in the transmission when running slowly. The main dealer recognised a problem with the clutch mechanism (well known fault I believe) and obtained permission...

Dealer won't pay for DMF failure on a new Focus - what can we do?

I have a Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost with 5888 miles on the clock. I purchased the car 12 months ago, but it has spent the past three months at the dealer with a clutch failure. We previously reported to the...

Buying an auto - Powershift or DSG?

Which is the best choice for a used petrol automatic - Ford Focus Powershift, Volkswagen Golf DSG or SEAT Leon DSG?