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The LDV T60 is made by Maxus, a subsidiary of Chinese manufacturer SAIC Motor

If you have a non-turbo Focus model I'd suggest looking to trade it in on a turbocharged ST or RS model Focus. These models can be easily upgraded to be made much faster, however before you modify your car you should talk to an engineering signatory in your local state to ascertain if the modifications are legal.

Press the grooved buttons on the side of the smart key, then lever the raised centre section on the rear off. Pop the metal key out and, using a metal screwdriver split the key in half by inserting the screwdriver into a slot inside the end of the key. You can then access the battery, prising it out and replacing it.

A Mercedes-Benz spokesman has told us that it will be available in the new model, but couldn’t say when that would be. If we get more info we’ll post it.

Press the start button with your foot on the brake, while you wiggle the wheel to the left and right.

It has a timing belt.

The RS because it has the biggest spoilers and makes whooshing noises when you drive fast. Of course, if you can't afford an RS buy the highest spec model you can afford.

A Trend hatch comes in a 1360kg while the Sport hatch is 1380kg, the Titanium models range between 1403kg (hatch) and 1409kg (sedan), the ST2 hatch is 1425kg, and the all-wheel-drive RS is 1575kg.

It’s unlikely that a manufacturing fault should show up after 11 years. I suspect that you’re just unlucky and its one of those freak thing that can happen. Even the best cars sometimes break down.

I’d be checking the clutch to see if it could be worn out or close to.