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• Ford New Car Warranties 16 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Does anyone out there understand their Ford warranty ? I have a just 2 year old Focus Zetec, and when I asked them to check a minor idling problem during the 2 year service they said that the diagnostic was chargeable ?? Having read the warranty I have to say that I'm confused, as it seems to say
• Over inflation! 8 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Picked up a new Ford Fiesta Zetec 'climate' yesterday from our main Ford Dealers and am very pleased with it, however the ride felt a bit firm and so having driven home the 1.5 miles from the garage decided to check the tyre pressures. The tyres are 195/50 Bridgestones on R15 alloys wheels. Using
• Severe Rocker Failure Ford Fiesta 30 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all, When I pulled off the M-way after a 2 hr drive on Monday I noticed the car, Ford Fiesta XR2i 1.6 H Reg, had lost a lot of power and was reluctent to drive. I got it home safely, back to London, but when I took the rocker cover off today I found the rocker arm, on the top left nearest
• High Mileage Ford Mondeos 23 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  near me which specialises in high mileage Fords. I could buy two Mondeos, an estate (2.0 Ghia) and a saloon (2.0 Zetec) for about £8k but both cars would have done anything between 90k to 115k. The garage reckons the cars drive as though they had only done 30k. Does anybody have any experience of high
• Ford Cd Changers 21 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Hi all, the other day whilst parked outside work, some little git smashed my window and nicked my cd player. I find the irony of this quite...well...ironic as I seem to remember posting on a thread about taking the front off cd players.... ahem - anyway. I put the original Ford one back
• ford fiesta - misfiring when cold 24 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  it fine, anyone got any ideas?? -- shaun the sheep ford fiesta. 1.8d. j reg. 91'.
• ATF Leaks - Ford Sierra Auto. 4 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Hi All I have an \'89 Ford Sierra 2000E with automatic transmission - until recently super reliable but now have problem with automatic transmission fluid leaking. When the car is fully warmed up the ATF leaks at an alarming rate out of a small opening on the underside of the starter motor
• New Fiesta 'EAC FAIL' 20 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  My '03 Fiesta 1.4 Ghia experiences ignition problems where it doesn't start first time. It doesn't happen all the time but it is very annoying it's been in twice already to my local ford where they updated the engine management software in the car (on both visits). I thought they finally fixed
• MONDEO TDCI, STARTING PROBLEMS 21 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  I have had my new Ford Mondeo TDCI estate since July 2002 (4K miles). Already it has been towed into a Ford dealer by the RAC twice. Both occasions, on starting, the glow-plug light would flash, the engine would turn over but it would not start. On the first occasion it was in the dealers for 7
• Unreliable European overpriced cars in 11 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Lexus IS300 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Acura RL (previous version) Jaguar S-Type Toyota Camry (4-cyl.) BMW 7 Series Toyota Avalon Jaguar X-Type Lexus LS430 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Lexus GS300/GS430 (previous versions) Mercedes-Benz C-Class (V6) Buick Regal
• What damage is ethanol causing in car engines ? 4 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  It’s well known that the addition of ethanol in petrol used in garden machinery engines and classic motorcycles is damaging carburettor s and supply pipes to the extent they need replacing rather than servicing. Blocked jets and pipes that can’t be cleared by conventional
• Mazda 6 Skyactiv Petrol 9 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  So started a new thread as I think I've decided on a petrol Mazda 6. I like the reasons SLO76 reccomeded this. Only question is, how does the drive and performance of a naturally aspirated petrol compare to say s turbo charged petrols, or turbo diesels as they are all I've driven for near
• used cars with light steering 21 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  My wife suffers a from weak wrists. We are looking for a sub £4k coupe/convertible/hatchback car. She loves MX-5's but happy with any cute/stylish looking car BUT it must have very light steering. ..and thats the issue. Most of the older cars we have tried have quite heavy steering
• Any - New driver rule 10 May 2023 (Forum)
  Does anyone know whether this is going to be law soon? They were talking about it before the pandemic but this news is from a few weeks ago - https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/new-drivers-under-25-could-face-young-passenger-ban-under-graduated-driving-licence-scheme-12864069
• Mondeo - Worth a look? 23 Feb 2022 (Forum)
  Inspired by the Jag S type thread (but down a notch or two) I've just noticed that a well respected local dealer has a 2004 Mondeo Ghia x 2.0 auto (petrol) for sale at £1750. 72k miles. No more info than that at present so can't check MOT history etc. I always liked these (and my x
• Vauxhall Chevette - Saw A Chevette 20 Feb 2022 (Forum)
  Parked up on a drive near my sister in law's place. It was in really good condition "S" reg in an orage colour. This one had a boot. I would have though they would have all rusted to bits by now! I was quite surprised really I had one for a short time when I was 19
• Toyota Yaris Mk 1 - Best cheap small hatchback 25 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  Just off to pick up DIL s Yaris auto after an mot and service. Its 22 years old and a Mk 1 built in Japan and it passed ok apart from a replacement wiper blade. These early examples are really amazing and must set the standard for a cheap sub £1000 first car. Even HJ
• Which cars have reliable air con systems 6 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  Driving round with my windows down because my air con repair will cost twice as much as the car is worth I noticed how many cars are in the same position. The exception is my DIL s Yaris Y reg. But which makes and models have a good track record? As this repair is so
• n/a - Which pump Love? 27 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  Does anyone remember a wonderful tale posted here about an old chap trying to pay for his fuel who was not familiar with how pump numbers worked? This is going back many years - early 2000's probably. The girl behind the counter asked him which pump he had used and he replied 34. I won't spoil
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  My son's insurance company says travelling to college is commuting - is this true? 17 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son's insurance company says travelling to college is commuting. Is this true?