Ford Focus 2015-1.6 Titanium- Petrol Automatic -10K Miles?

[Grandpappy]

Anyone got any knowledge of this type of car. I've just saved a fortune on a Zafira diesel that I didn't get,so I'm picking brains again about the above vehicle. I'm just trying to save money and be prepared for the approaching 'second-hand car salesman'-every little helps!
Cheers

[WELSHYORKIE]

Apparently the Powershift Auto gearbox on Fords are problematic - see Honest John website - they have many instances of failures.

[DTCwordfan]

Some great new deals out there before 1st Sep when the new fuel economy and CO2 testing protocol comes in...apparently cars on the forecourt that haven't been tested well be scrapped - hence the ads on TV for 0% finance - and I have just bought at VW T-Roc Design with 5.5k off the ticket price....so it may behove you to look there esp if you are in the

[Zacs-Master]

My local Vauxhall’s dealer is doing 5 years (5 years!) interest free loans on the Insignia and Astra sportback. Maybe yours is too? Not sure what deposit is required tho.

[Grandpappy]

Thanks all for those bits of valuable advice-seems as if I have a lot more homework to do?
I'll be back!
Cheers

[Grandpappy]

Thanks WELSHYORKIE! I confirmed, with the garage salesman that the car did have a Powershift gearbox! After some more digging I was aware that a major settlements had been made in the States and elsewhere regarding compensation plus/and repairs ,etc. regarding these gearboxes. I don't know what will happen to those cars sat on garage forecourts and how indeed the garages are going to sell them?
Anyway,the point is I have been saved from buying 2 cars and am now a lot wiser-I hope?
Cheers all.