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  • Who pays for this repair? 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2008 Ford focus 1.6 Zetec petrol, manual gearbox. Purchased this car in April this year from ford main dealer. car had done 7400 miles. It...
  • Should I expect DPF, DMF and cam belt problems with my new Ford Kuga TDCi? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am soon to take delivery of a Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium. Should I be concerned about the 'dual mass flywheel', DPF, and belt cam? I am not too...
  • In warranty gearbox replacement 8 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I bought in November a Ford Fiesta Zetec. 58-reg, with 6,780 miles. I have now driven another 1,200 miles in the car. Going down steep hills the...
  • Can I alter my 2002 Ford Ranger's wheels and/or gearing for better fuel economy when cruising? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2002 Ford Ranger pick-up and use it for work and pleasure. I have noticed that on a motorway run, at 70mph it is running at just over 3,000rpm....
  • Tyre straits 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium auto on 15 x 6 alloy wheels. with 195/50 Hancook tyres. This wretched car, which could be so nice, gives no pleasure...
  • Vollow me 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am about to purchase my 8th Volvo and it will be my first diesel powered car. The model is a V50 2.0D with Powershift transmission. I drive between 18,000...
  • wheel types 28 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    how many different types of wheels are in production, what wheel will fit what other makes of car?is there a general rule of thumb or is it a bit scientific? for eg will a ford (4 stud) fit on a vauxhall of a similar size and so on... thanks
  • Literally, caught on camera 9 May 2007 (Forum)
    Just thought you guys would appreciate seeing these speed camera crash pics. Ford F150 vs Buxton Truvelo. Amazing precision. http://www.businesscar.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=3&storycode=1248 The best.
  • 1.6TDCi - 90BHP or 110BHP - How to tell? 31 May 2006 (Forum)
    Hello Again, I know this is really techie but.. Does anyone know how it is possible to identify a 1.6TDCi 110BHP Ford Focus CMax from a 1.6TDCi 90BHP variant? Thanks.
  • peugeot diesel oil leak. 27 Oct 2005 (Forum)
    I have a high milage 406 1.9td that leaks oil from the pipe by the intercooler. I have also noticed a ford focus with low miles leaking oil from the same place,
  • Lower suspension bushings worn 26 Apr 2005 (Forum)
    Hello. I have found out that both lower arm bushings are split (the big ones. The steering can pull at corners. Is the car safe on the motorway. --...
  • Fiesta brake fluid change 19 Jan 2005 (Forum)
    The brake is due a change on my 1996 1.25 fiesta. How much new fluid do I need to purchase?, I can't find this on my Ford TIS CD or in the haynes manual.
  • Symptoms of inlet manifold leak - Fiesta 27 Jan 2004 (Forum)
    Hello all. What kind of symptoms go with a leak in inlet manifold (in the gasket). Wifes Car was serviced today and they claim there is a leak but it...
  • Civic Diesel v competitors 16 May 2002 (Forum)
    This might be a bit premature since it's only just on the market, but does anyone have any experience of, and opinions on the new Civic diesel engine v the competition, in particular Ford and VW?
  • Heated front screens 3 May 2002 (Forum)
    Ford offer a heated front screen on many of their cars. We have a Fiesta with this option and it is very useful for winter driving. Does anyone know if any other manufacturers offer a similar option? Thanks.
  • J D Power 2002 2 May 2002 (Forum)
    I never know how much notice to take of this survey. For example a car highly regarded by backroomers, the Ford Mondeo, comes 115th out of 144! How do you explain that?
  • Focus idle 15 Apr 2001 (Forum)
    I have just purchased a w-reg Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec. Can anyone tell me if they suffer from intermittent high idle or lack of engine braking when releasing the throttle at approximately 40mph?
  • Audi A3 + S3 (2003 - 2008) - A3 3.2 Quattro 11 Apr 2008 (Forum)
    these days... note the following: 1. crap interior lighting (my old Ford Scorpio had lighting in footwells, and puddle lights in the door, the A3 had nothing but a roof light front and back) 2. no audio remote controls on the steering wheel, my Scorpio, VW Bora, Ford Galaxy, Peugeot 406, even Fiat Marea
  • Skoda Yeti - My Yeti(s) 25 Mar 2018 (Forum)
    long. Other than the Bolero being slow to load / read MP3's the car was otherwise faultless.   2012: I ran a petrol Octavia for another 18 months, before realising how much I missed driving a Yeti. I didn't particularly rate the 1.2 TSi engine and so this time opted
 

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