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  • Why won't Mercedes-Benz repair the rusted doors on my 2002 S-Class? 21 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class that has suffered premature rusting of some body panels. In March 2009 Mercedes-Benz UK agreed to repair the rust on...
  • Government wealth warning 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    What is the best way to sell a 2,200 mile 2008/08 ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH 5,900 cc S V12 2+2, and what sort of price should I be looking for? The spec reads:...
  • Ford Mondeo ESP warning light - what does it mean? 22 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a 2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0 diesel Every now and again the ESP light comes on the dash, with a message stating "engine malfunction". When this happens...
  • BMW X5 - Car Insurance - UK cover is a bargain! 2 May 2022 (Forum)
    a Ford truck - - he hit an Acura (posh Honda) , who hit a Ford Fusion (Mondeo) who hit my son's X5 and it was shunted into a new Camry. Police turn up and announce the truck driver was insured. Turns out in Texas you take out cover for 3rd party damage, death & injuries your car
  • Ford Focus mk1 - Speedo jumping and abs light on 9 Jul 2020 (Forum)
    So I own a Ford Focus mk1 (truly the bane of my life) the problem started as my Speedo dropping to zero (nothing else only the Speedo). Then it happened again but my miles went to dash dash dash then blank, but when I started the car again it appeared fine. After a couple of weeks of the Speedo
  • Would you buy a £2000 car without a full service history? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter is thinking of buying a 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4 with 72,000 on the clock. It's a nice looking car at £1995 and comes with a full service, MoT...
  • Ford Fiesta - Wrote my car off on my own property. What now? 30 Jan 2020 (Forum)
    Hi all, please could you offer some advice. I have a 2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4 5dr which I bought for £1000 one month ago. It's only got 60,000 miles and WAS in great shape. This is my first car, I've only had my license 4 years despite being 28, so my insurance is quite pricey
  • Should brake fluid in a new car be changed after three years? 14 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I have just taken my 2016 Ford Kuga in for its three year/30,000 mile service. Ford apparently does not change the brake fluid unless you specifically...
  • Ford Focus - 57 plate 1.6 TDCI Auto cutting out 30 Aug 2017 (Forum)
    Hi all, I have a Ford Focus 57 plate, it's 1.6 TDCI with an automatic gear box. a few months ago, the car was cutting out when coming to a stop (giveway, junction etc). The car would start immediately but when putting it into drive and moving away, it would cut out again. After leaving
  • Ford Focus Saloon - Focus 1.8 TDDi MK1 Diesel - Diesel Leak around inj 4 Jul 2017 (Forum)
      Dear members, I don't have much knowledge of cars but like to do whatever I can as DIY if given help and guidance.   Car details  Ford Focus 1.8 TDDi   Mileage – 160,000 miles
  • What cars would be best for my old dog to be able to jump into the boot? 24 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I need a reliable car to travel from Southampton to Bournemouth four times a week as well as a 20 minute drive to work each day. I have a 2004 automatic...
  • What small, family cars can I tow behind a motorhome? 17 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I've just bought a motorhome and I want to tow a small-ish car behind it (in UK). It must also act as a family car (2 adults and sometimes grandchildren)....
  • Ford KA 2006 - Not overheating 18 Dec 2016 (Forum)
    I own a 2006 Ford ka with a Duratec engine. In the very cold weather about 4 weeks ago I started the vehicle and drove it about 200 yards when I noticed the temperature reading indicator on the dashboard was lit up red. I turned round and coaxed it back at low speed thinking it was probably
  • Ford Focus 1.6 ti vct - Help with emissions fault for mot 30 Jun 2016 (Forum)
    Hi, I'm after some help with emissions on my Mrs Ford Focus its the 1.6 to vct engine, management light came on little while ago and came up with p0036 o2 sensor. knowing it was due an mot soon I got a friend to do an emissions test first to see if it would pass but it didn't he said it was just
  • Ford Ka - front brakes 9 Jun 2016 (Forum)
    Yesterday I changed both front brake discs and pads on my daughter's 2007 Ford Ka 1.3. I have done this job before on other makes/models. It seemed straight forward enough and I had a set of instructions with me just in case. When I finished, I did the usual thing of pumping the pedal a few
  • Best way to sell a Focus ST3 Estate? 3 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to sell my 2012 Ford Focus ST3 Estate, which would be the best way to sell for the best price with the least hassle?
  • Buying a used Outlander diesel - 2.0 or 2.2? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am interested in buying a used Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 or 2.2 diesel (apparently the 2.2 is more economical?) but have read that there is an issue...
  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 Instrument cluster fault symptoms 10 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    over recent months. Ford dealer failed to identify a fault a few months ago (when in warranty) and now wants to charge me to fix an as yet undiagnosed problem - open cheque. The dealer is saying their diagnostics now suggest the alternator is overcharging but the battery isn't "cooked", no bulbs have
  • Suggestions for a new small and tough car? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My wife drives a 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2 petrol. She starts a new job soon and wants to replace it with something more powerful to cope with rural hills....
  • Why does my car make a scraping noise when in reverse? 22 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Six months ago I had the brake pads replaced on my 2008 Ford Focus. However, ever since then, I've noticed that the car makes an intermittent scraping...
 

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