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I am attempting to remove light swirls and slight orange peel on the bonnet of the red Focus by wet sanding with 3000 and 5000 grade. This leaves a dull finish on the clear coat. Meguiars Ultimate pre-wax polish followed by a wax polish fails to achieve a mirror finish; the dullness still shows...

I have upgraded the air filter in the Focus 1.0 Ecoboost to the K&N E2993. Next step would be the 57S-400 kit but at £160 is a bit pricey. However, the filter used in the kit has a detachable disc and this filter is available separately and would presumably fit in the original box. I wondered...

I have always used BP higher rated petrol in the Focus Ecoboost despite its being about 10p dearer than 95, being reluctant to use supermarket versions. Petrolhead grandson suggested I might try the Tesco 99 octane, currently priced at 117p. This seemed to work wonders and the Focus shot off...

I am the proud owner of a Focus 1.0 Ecoboost, Ford's version of a turbocharged 3 cylinder moped engine and feel a bit inferior on here seeing the cars you drive. Having said that, I love the car and, as an apprentice geriatric (75) it's fun to drive. I have remapped using a hand-held device (not...

There was a suggestion recently that learner drivers should receive tuition on motorways before taking their test. It's to be hoped that will include how to join the motorway. Using the indicator does not give the right to immediately move into lane 1 and sod the rest of us, nor does it include...

Howdo all I live in Leicestershire and own a 2013 Focus 1.0, purchased March 2016. Most of the summer was spent experimenting with various brands of valeting and detail kit. The car is solid red (not metallic) and from a few feet away looks perfect. A closer inspection shows that paintwork...