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  • Dual mass flywheel failure on Ford Focus 24 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    The clutch on my Ford Focus was changed 12 months ago. The car has the 1.6 TDCI diesel engine. Last week there was a loud rattle and vibration from the...
  • Can a Ford Transit ASM ECU be updated or does it need to be replaced 23 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Ford Transit LWB 2.4 ASM, when attemting to drive the vehicle, the Gearbox jumps out of forward or reverse into neutral, after a few seconds,...
  • Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia MK1 1999 - Ford Galaxy Air Con / Relays 29 Mar 2014 (Forum)
      Hoping someone can save the last few strands of hair I have left! I have a Galaxy Ghia 2.3 and My aircon isn't working. The short version of a long story is this. My Local Ford main dealer has proved the gas system and compressor to be fine. Local auto air-con
  • Which tyres and wheels should I fit to a Ford Focus Estate? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    You advised MH that 15-inch wheels with 195/65 tyres would give an even softer ride. I have been considering a Ford Focus Estate 1.6 EcoBoost (182 PS)...
  • Is the new Ford Ka a good car for my grandson to use as his first vehicle? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My grandson will be 18 next March and I would like to be involved in the purchase of a good secondhand vehicle to help him out in his Uni years. He said...
  • 2006 Ford Focus turbocharger problem 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2006 Ford Focus 1.6TDci LX that has only 70,000 miles on the clock, but has a failed turbo (bearings have collapsed!) The DPF is blocking, but...
  • Can you recommend a hatchback with air conditioning to replace my Ford Ka? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have been very happy with my Ford Ka basic model (manual gear change, with air conditioning) since buying it new in 2003. I am 77 and only do about 2000...
  • Why aren't cars fitted with speed limit reminder systems? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Among the myriad of gadgets in modern vehicles, I wonder why there is no "Speed Limit Reminder". As you enter the speed limit you would press the appropriate...
  • Mazda MX6 2.5l V6 1995 - Ford Formula F 5w30 oil ok for Mazda Mx-6 2.5l V6? 9 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    (forum recommended) oil is Mobil 1 (I imagine ESP). The car does have a bit of an oil leak from the gaskets as a mechanic seems to have not fully tightened the heads after a cam belt change - so the gaskets are to be changed soon. Question is I've come across the Ford own brand oils
  • Which modern car is a suitable replacement for my 1990 Ford Scorpio hatchback? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I run a December 1990 Ford Scorpio 2.0 litre automatic hatchback which, to say the least, is past its best and needs replacing. I do a lot of 'gig' work...
  • A Fordable? 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    With the rising cost of fuel and increase in VED, I am after a small diesel car. I am not looking to spend much and have seen a 55 plate Ford Fiesta 1.6...
  • Thames tation 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My friends in Portugal have a 1959 Ford Thames van, engine/chassis number 715531. The van was taken to Portugal from Zimbabwe so it could be of South African...
  • Verte to us 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I contacted you earlier in the week about changing our company car. We had decided on either a Ford Mondeo or a Ford Focus. However, our Head Office...
  • Cars still made in the UK 19 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    in theory start makign Renaults. Toyota - Derbyshire - Tend to make mid size cars Ford - Southampton - Make Ford Transits Ford - Dagenham - Make diesel engines, used to make the Fiesta until 2002. LTI - Make black cabs LDV - Make vans Ford -Elemsere Port - Now owned by Tata but used to be Ford Escort
  • Does the BMW Active Tourer have a tyre pressure monitoring system? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
    Does he new BMW Active Tourer M Sport has tyre pressure monitoring fitted as standard?
  • Which is the best alloy wheel cleaner? 8 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
    Which is the best alloy wheel polish/protector?
  • How do I find out when a car tyre was made? 24 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
    How do I identify the date on a tyre?
  • Nissan Qashqai - Roof rails 18 Aug 2020 (Forum)
    looking for some collective wisdom from everyone. Car has been running perfectly until Wednesday evening when I started hearing and loud rattling noise cooing from the rear of the car (2015 Nissan quashqai 1.6 dci xtronic) for 2 days I was looking for the source of this noise looking
  • Can trickle chargers be used with stop-start engines? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Due to the coronavirus, I want to ensure that my car battery stays charged. The advice seems to be to use a trickle charger. I've noticed that many trickle...
  • Honda CR-V Hybrid - our new motor 26 Jul 2019 (Forum)
    Took delivery of our brand new Honda CR-V Hybrid 4WD yesterday, which replaced our 2015 1.6 diesel 2WD. First impressions are very favourable - it's smooth, comfortable, and feels somehow more solid, almost like our Saab 9-5 that the previous one replaced. Round town, it feels very lively
 

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