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• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2001 (Y), 1.8 TDDi Ghia 15 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  . to get the sale done? If not, then what do I need to ask is done on the car before the money changes hands? Franchised dealer, car in reasonable nick, done around 57k miles. Everything else on the report checks out OK - I'm not expecting it to be a glowing report on a 7-year old Ford, but all the same I
• Ford - Mondeo IV (2007 -) diesel or petrol 12 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  the last time I was at the Ford dealership the Service Manager said "great engines these TDCI's as long as they are in warranty, after that get rid of it"! I would probably look to keep the car for 5 years and do upto 15k a year. Petrol wise it would probably be the 2.5 turbo. Diesel wise either
• Focus - Noisy Steering 4 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I have a 2005 Focus 1.6 petrol LX. It has covered 27000 and shortly after a recent 25000 service, I noticed a grinding noise from the steering when turning at very low speeds such has entering and exiting my drive. My local Ford dealer has inspected the car and informed that the top shock absorber
• New Ford or old Honda 22 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  this is tempting. However, I have found I could replace the Honda with a 06/56 plate Ford Mondeo Diesel Titanium (9000 miles) for similar money and this being a very new car benefit from the manufacturers warranty. Alternatively, I could purchase a comprehensive gold warranty from Warrenty Direct for around £320
• High mileage Focus advice wanted? 8 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  'allo all, First time HJ'er here after some advice from any Ford Focus buffs out there. I'm thinking of buying a 1999/T reg Focus 1.8 Tdi Ghia and it seems a good buy - in good nick, well looked after, full service history, decent price according to parkers and glasses but the mileage is high
• Ford Fiesta 1.0 H Reg (Oil using) 2 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Hi folks, I am pretty clueless when it comes to cars I'm afraid. I finished Uni last year and bought a Ford Fiesta 1.0 from a local garage (H reg). It is in great condition and has been a very good runner so far. I bought it as a little run-around, but then I got a job that involves a far bit
• Used new shape Mondeo fair price? 10 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  , has non standard ford alloys, has only just turned 20,000 miles with an up to date service record. It is also taxed til July and has 18 months of Ford Direct warranty left up to Aug 04. My local Ford dealer is still advertising the same vehicles, without alloys or tax, but obviously with warranty
• More electric gizmos 19 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  they land on the cars and their heads hit the bonnets, which are reinforced by the engine blocks underneath. A new bonnet designed by researchers at Ford, however, has sensor technology that lifts it off the engine when the car is in an accident, so softening the impact of the bonnet on a victim's head
• focus estate gearbox problem 5 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  last Thursday 31 jan 02 i bought a ford focus estate (may 99 T reg, 45000 miles, uk supplied, £6600) from a local garage (ex ford agent). I had it inspected (Green Flag) no major faults found (just exhausts + couple of minor things). I drove it home and parked it on drive. The next time the car
• 1998 Fiesta - Timing belts & Servicing 3 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  . On top of their appaulling customer care, every single service (10,000 mile intervals) the pollen filter was being replaced, the spark plugs were replaced at 30,000. The other Ford dealer in my area, Gowrings, has an equally dubious reputation, gained over many years of lacklustre service. (Known even
• Mustang off road 30 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/traffic/ford-mustang-in-field-after-a140-stonham-collision-8588094
• "Overboost" 2 May 2007 (Forum)
  Both Citroen and Ford (that I know of) are offering Diesel engines with "Overboost". Any views on their effect on the reliability/durability of the engines ?
• Reliant Robin 3 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Why do people call the reliant robin a "Robin Reliant"? That's like saying "Escort Ford"
• Volvo looking East 25 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4824088.stm I wonder if Ford will follow...
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  What car should I buy that's fun but economical? 7 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am 69 and generally reasonably fit and still working. Three months ago I decided that I really needed a car with a higher driving position. I fancied...
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  Replacement for an Audi A8L? 28 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm doing some part time driving for a disabled business woman. She currently uses an Audi A8L 4.2 Quattro. The lease on this car is up in March and Audi...
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  What''s the best small auto for £8000? 5 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter owns a 10 year old Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 manual. It's given her totally reliable service driving in London since she bought it seven years ago....
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  Nicked and tucked 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I don’t know if you can advise me here or just warn others about this. On 14th August this year I hired a car in Glasgow airport for a one-way trip to...
• General poor driving nowadays in Blighty 1 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  an overtake, whereas over here they dawdle along in the o/s lane mirror usage in France is more than acceptable, over here it seems to be optional when I got back to good old Blighty, pulled out of Dover and went up the hill on the A2, for the whole length of the up hill dual carriageway, some woman
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  My new hybrid keeps showing low battery warnings - should I reject it? 5 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently purchased a new Toyota Corolla hybrid. In the last four weeks, despite frequent driving with some long journeys, I've received repeated 12v...