Is the Ford Powershift gearbox reliable?

I am a fan of the Ford Galaxy - I am currently driving my fourth manual model. However, I am thinking of changing to an automatic as I get older. What are Ford automatics like?

Is the Powershift in the Ford Galaxy reliable?

Would a 2012 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi with a Powershift transmission be prone to suffer expensive transmission repair bills in the future? I have read adverse reports on the Powershift transmission, but not...

Our car won't start and no one seems to know why?

I have a 2011 Ford Galaxy and it has just stopped starting. It is currently sitting at our local Ford garage who have run two diagnostic tests - one mechanical and one electrical test - and have come up....

What's the best big vehicle for a family of six?

Our 11 year old Renault Grand Scenic has many problems and I think we need to replace it. It also isn't really large enough for us (two adults and four kids with full booster seats). There doesn't appear...

Water keeps getting into all four doors of my car - how do I help drain it?

I have a 2016 Ford Galaxy that retains water in all four passenger doors after raining. They only drain out when I open them fully and drain out only at the door hinge side, about one third of a cup on...

What engine will best match my 2004 Mondeo 2.0-litre Estate?

I'm looking to change my old manual 2004 Mondeo 2.0-litre Ghia Estate for the latest equivalent model. This appears to be the Titanium range, however, all I can find in the petrol model is the 1.5 T EcoBoost...

What's the best luxury car with a big load area?

We currently have a Ford Galaxy which I love. We need to replace it soon with a car that can tow up 1500kg and has a comparable boot space (1300 litres I believe). My husband would like some luxury as...

What seven-seater could you recommend that's economical, reliable and safe?

My wife and I have a young and growing family. Our 2009 Audi A3 Hatchback 1.9 TDI is now creaking at the seams and we're looking for a secondhand practical vehicle. It needs to be capable of carrying up...

What 7-seat vehicles should I look at on a £10,000 budget?

I'm looking for a second hand 7-seat option vehicle with lots of space and have up to £10,000 to spend. The two models I'm considering at the moment are a Land Rover Discovery and a Nissan Pathfinder....

What is the best economical SUV for £12,000?

We will be looking for a family SUV around April/May and can spend up to £12,000. Will prices come down after the new reg in March? Also, with the crackdown on diesel, should we be looking at petrol? Our...