Should I buy a Ford Focus with a history of problems?

I'm interested in a 2012 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost that's covered 52,000 miles but has had a replacement turbo and dual mass flywheel. Should I be wary?

First car for £1500 - what would you recommend?

Six years after passing my test and driving other people's cars, I'm finally going to get my own motor. I've been doing lots of digging, and it seems that the old suspects keep popping up. The Fiesta,...

Will a second-hand Ford S-MAX automatic be a reliable used family car?

I was looking for an MPV that's nice to drive and am very impressed by the Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCi Automatic. But I am now considering the Ford S-Max for about £10,000 as it is said to be more comfortable,...

Is the Ford C-MAX a good used car?

Is it worth buying a second-hand C-MAX, given it has been axed by Ford?

I'm being charged £630 for minor scuffs and marks on a lease car. Where do I stand?

Having reached the end of my lease arrangement with Ford after three years, an inspector came to look over my Fiesta. He said I'd kept it in good condition and then proceeded to point out marks, scuffs...

I've had a new clutch fitted to my car, but the garage is asking for regular checks to keep warranty valid

I've just had a new clutch and flywheel fitted to my Ford Mondeo. The garage has included a 24 month/18,000-mile warranty on the clutch and a 12 month/12,000-mile warranty on the flywheel. To keep the...

My son's car has an oil leak that's being investigated. What is the likely cause?

A year ago, my son’s 2015 Ford Focus ST EcoBoost had an engine failure when the oil sump developed a hole. He then had a reconditioned engine put in. At the recent MOT, he was told there was an oil leak...

The car I bought from a dealer looks like it's been involved in an accident - what are my rights?

Five months ago purchased a one owner Fiesta from a dealer with a 12 month Ford warranty. Just after delivery, I contacted the dealer explaining that the boot wasn’t opening/closing correctly and they...

Should I buy the automatic Nissan Juke for motorway commuting?

I'm 24 and I'm looking to buy a new or secondhand car. A lot of my driving is on the motorway and do at least 10k miles a year. I'd like an automatic as it'll be easier in motorway traffic for me, and...

Which small cars have a reliable automatic gearbox?

I bought a one-year-old Honda Jazz for my wife in 2012. It’s proved reliable and practical for her needs. She initially wanted an automatic but we agreed that the gearbox at the time was dreadful so we...