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Cambelt quality 1 Oct 2002 (Forum)
Has anyone any experience of the quality of replacement cambelts from various makers? I have done a little work on this, and come up with the following: Belt-breaker engines have 19 tooth crank sprockets (Ford CVH, Volvo B20 etc). The ?old? rectangular tooth profile is worse than the newer -
Beware Car Supermarkets 30 Nov 2001 (Forum)
larger numbers of Ford Focus and Ford Mondeo but I don't know whether these are UK-spec or not. We all want cars at the same price as Europeans but car supermarkets and personal imports are not the answer because right-hand drive cars for other markets are usually lower specification, The only answer -
Warranty replacement parts, can I expect them to b 28 Sep 2001 (Forum)
with standard black ones. The garage informed me and ford confirmed that this was all that was now manufactured. Am I in a position to insist that Ford replace like for like? Bearing in mind that the car is just over two years old. The change has affected the ?sporty? character of the car, and will no doubt -
I'm unsure if my 1982 Ford Sierra was converted to unleaded - should I run it with lead additive or on unleaded petrol? 21 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently returned to the road my 1982 Ford Sierra 1.6 (petrol, pinto, manual) I believe it came off the road in 2002 or earlier, long before I purchased... -
Is the Volkswagen Caddy van worth its premium price? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is the Volkswagen Caddy van worth its premium price? I drive Fiat Doblo for work which is comfortable enough and okay to drive. A Caddy would be double... -
What is wrong with my Ford Focus' speed sensor? 21 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have strange problem with my Ford Focus MK1 1.8-litre. When the speed sensor is plugged in my car's revs will not drop to idle when in neutral and the... -
Which small car to replace my 2003 Ford Fiesta? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I’m in my early 70s (but fit and agile). I think the time has come to change my 2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 for a newer secondhand small car with a budget of... -
A comfortable estate car for £2500 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Time to replace my ageing Mk1 Ford Galaxy 2.3 auto. It's been pretty good but soulless and it eats drivetrain components and tyres. I don't really... -
I can't afford to change my 2001 Mondeo - should I take out a warranty on it in case of expensive problems? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I run a 2001 Ford Mondeo estate Ghia X, 2.0 petrol manual. I bought it in 2002 on the Ford Direct scheme. It has now done 85,000 miles and has been a fantastic... -
Did the garage cause our Ford Galaxy's engine to blow following a service? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We bought a 2005 Ford Galaxy secondhand with about 18,000 miles on the clock in 2007 and now, three years on, the car has about 50,000miles on it. Just... -
Challenge: Galaxy stalling, ECU & Radio! 28 Jul 2003 (Forum)
A little challenge, all thoughts / comments welcome, I have a 98 Ford Galaxy which very intermittantly stalls as you dip the clutch changing down to 1st or 2nd gear on the approach to a give way or roundabout. Sometimes won't do it for a week, sometimes several times within an hour, sometimes -
What petrol SUV do you recommend? 11 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a seven year old 1.6-litre petrol Suzuki Vitara. I'm happy with it, but the tech is somewhat behind the curve with no satnav, no parking sensors... -
What different gearboxes does the MINI Countryman automatic come with? 1 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
Please clarify the type(s) of automatic gearbox fitted to the 2019 MINI Countryman? My research throws up conflicting information. A long thread about... -
Best car to replace a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Estate with? 4 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my 2011 Mercedes-Benz Estate and I am wondering about buying another Mercedes or perhaps an Audi A4 or Volvo V60 as perhaps my final... -
When will the DVLA tell me when I can drive again? 29 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
Could you please help me to find out if I am allowed to drive again? I had to contact the DVLA because I have a medical problem that I had to inform... -
Good value petrol all-wheel drive SUV - what should I buy? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy an automatic petrol SUV all-wheel drive for my daughter and two small children and a very large dog. I hope to do this for under £20,000.... -
What's the best secondhand car for lots of motorway commuting? 13 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm opting out of the company car scheme so need to buy my own, secondhand preferably. I'm going to do lots of miles - over 25,000 a year - so need something... -
What's the best steering wheel lock for a Peugeot? 27 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a Peugeot 308 car that was registered 18 months ago. I've tried to fit several steering wheel stop locks but none fit due to shape and... -
What's the smallest car with a retractable roof? 10 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a much-loved MX5, complete with detachable hardtop. However, it is beginning to look as if we might need to replace it, as we are both in our... -
What can I do to increase the life of my Toyota MR2? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Toyota MR2 manual. I've owned this from new and it's been serviced as per manufacturer recommended and always garaged. I hope to keep it...