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• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 overheating problem? 1 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  hoses or themostat housing. You can drive around town as much as you like doing anything up to 40mph and it won't happen at all, not even in traffic on a hot day or at traffic lights. There are seemingly many causes of overheating and so far I've been lead towards the following : faulty CHT sensor
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  Is there any research into the damage that can be caused by speed humps? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve received a detailed map regarding the deployment of speed cushions and a puffin crossing to be built as a speed calming measure, due to the fact that...
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  Have the alloy wheels on our 2003 Ford Focus become porous, leading to loss of tyre pressure? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  One tyre of my wife's 2003 Ford Focus gradually deflates from 30PSI to around 10PSI in the space of about a week. I have renewed the tyre and the valve...
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  Is the Toyota Prius hybrid's plug-in charge just a gimmick? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After an enjoyable test drive, I am considering the purchase of a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid to replace my trusty Honda Civic Hybrid which is no longer...
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  Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. I have a budget of £9000 to source a decent spec automatic with enough boot...
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  Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. Much as I love the refinement it's completely the wrong car for the 5,000, mostly...
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  Engine coolant in with spark plugs - what could it be? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2005 Ford Focus. A few weeks ago it started juddering and the engine light was flicking intermittently. My mechanic found lots of brown, horrid...
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  Refused to pay a fine, now risking court - What do I do? 9 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband received a £90 parking fine notice from UKPC recently. The signage in the retail carpark was inadequately displayed so that only the words '2...
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  Do the plugs in my 2004 Audi V6 saloon need to be gap adjusted? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  For the past four years, I have enjoyed completely trouble free motoring from my 2004 Audi 2.4 V6 saloon, thanks entirely to the superb (and modestly priced)...
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  Heater blows hot when moving and cold when still. 21 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a VW Transporter T5 1.9tdi and it's just started blowing cold air when it's sitting idling, but when I bring the revs up or drive it blows hot....
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  Is undertaking on a motorway actually an offence? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You frequently receive correspondence from people referring to the problem of 'CLOG's (Centre Lane Owners Group). That will frequently lead to retorts...
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  Why is the delivery of the new Ford C-Max being delayed? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Any idea what's going on with the new Ford C-Max? I placed an order (1.6 TDCi Titanium 5 door) in mid-February and have still not been given a build date...
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  Can you recommend a set of tyres for my 2009 Mondeo that will offer good grip on wet grass? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Mondeo Titanium 2-litre TDCI automatic estate. It's used for towing a caravan and we're due to set off on our annual six-week European tour...
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  What's the best battery to have in an infrequently used car? 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda MX-5 is used only at weekends and often even less frequently. It's parked on the street. Over Christmas/New Year, the battery went flat and had...
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  Why are speed humps installed in places where slowing down can encourage pedestrians to cross the road? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I had a near miss last week due to a speed hump. The ones near where I work in Kempston have tiled tops and are breaking up. I braked approaching one and...
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  Why won't BMW repair my 5 Series Touring's bumper paintwork fault under warranty? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 5 Series Touring has developed a paintwork fault on the rear bumper. A patch of lacquer about the size of a 50p piece has peeled away. I sought...
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  Bling and buy sales 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  The internet is awash with complaints across the world that appear to relate to the combination of 19" wheels and low profile runflat tyres. I have never...
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  Peugalist 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  After reading your glowing review of the Peugeot 205 GTi we bought ourselves a Phase 1 205 CTi - a 1986, C plate car and we're really pleased with it;...
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  White fan drivers 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Peugeot 307 HDI and occasionally the fan comes on during and after driving for no apparent reason. This would last for between 10 and 15...
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  Key issued 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am in total sympathy with J.K., who was quoted £160 for a replacement remote key for his Ford Fiesta. My husband recently purchased an 09 Ford Focus...