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  • Ford Mondeo TD sale and value. 14 Jan 2002 (Forum)
    Just been asked by a customer to advise on values for a private sale of her car, she's been given a lease one from this year. I know I can look in the...
  • Excessive Consumption 23 May 2001 (Forum)
    Who knows enough abough the Ford 1.8 Tdi engine to tell me what sort of 'diagnostic' checks might tell me why my Focus does only about 38-40 mpg, however & wherever I drive it? (And has done so consistently for 20k miles) From road test figures, I'd expect at least 10% more. I don't really want
  • n/a - Missing posts 8 Feb 2021 (Forum)
    At least two posts have gone missing from the "Ford Radio Codes" thread. Earlier today, someone asked for a radio code, which I gave. If the poster comes back, there is now nothing for him to see.
  • Road Test of New Mondeo 3 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    Good review, shaping up to be a nice car. But.. Mondeo III? Even Ford acknowledge that Mondeo III was the 00-07 Mondeo - despite similarites the 93-96 and 96-00 were different models.
  • Fiesta v Fabia v Ibiza 6 Aug 2006 (Forum)
    I'm planning to change my car, and my current shortlist has been narrowed down to Ford Fiesta, Skoda Fabia and Seat Ibiza. Any advice on what to go for and why?
  • Toyota $10b profit 19 May 2004 (Forum)
    http://www.forbes.com/newswire/2004/05/11/rtr1366766.html "... stock value of $120 billion exceeds the combined worth of the U.S. "Big Three" -- General Motors, Ford and DaimlerChrysler AG" What are the others doing wrong???
  • Best place to buy a used Focus 11 May 2004 (Forum)
    Friend wants to buy a 1.6 Focus, not too old (3 year) ... via Ford's Direct web site the prices seem awfully high - what's the best place to buy one ?!
  • 1997 Escort clutch 7 Dec 2003 (Forum)
    Have an Ford Escort 1.8 16v petrol. A slight touch of the pedal and it sounds as if the clutch is slipping but take your foot of it and it is okay. Been like this for about 15000 miles. Is this normal behaviour for an Escort or is clutch on way out ?
  • Mondeo Lights for Continental Driving 27 Aug 2003 (Forum)
    I have a 2002 Mondeo Estate that i wish to take abroad. Does anyone know the procedure other than referring to a Ford dealer to change the headlights over for continental use? Regards BikeBoy
  • Ka rear brake 28 Feb 2003 (Forum)
    My 98 Ford Ka has some sort of clip over the rear hub nut. Is there a special tool to get it off? It is shaped to cover the whole nut and I suspect it is some sort of lock nut, TIA.
  • Heated front screens. 20 Jan 2003 (Forum)
    Who, other than Ford, make cars with heated front screens? Seems such a good idea - and owners tell me they're great, yet I don't see anyone else claiming to have them. KB.
  • '98 Escort CVT 7 Mar 2001 (Forum)
    I am experiencing progressively worse 'jerkiness' with the CVT auto transmission fitted to my Escort 1.6i LX. Does anyone have any experience with problems, or the longevity of Ford's CVT transmission ? Philip Irving
  • I'm replacing my Renault Grand Modus soon - is it smart to stick with a diesel or swap to an electric car? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I've owned a Renault Grand Modus for the last 7years. I Iike the car very much, but it's showing it's age. I have £7000 - £10,000 to spend on a used car...
  • Should I claim via my insurer or an accident management company? 12 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Yesterday, I was rear ended at traffic lights. I have the third party's phone number. He did not know his insurer's name and is asking to settle without...
  • SEAT Alhambra - Rejecting a vehicle SOGA refund 5 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    the week later.  Upon driving to work the next day I noticed the power fault again on a steep hill ( no engine lights but losing power almost like limp mode) also the air conditioning hasn't been fixed and neither has the dvd player.  I spoke to the seller and asked for s refund and he has told
  • SEAT Altea (2004 - ) - Altea in Provence (Road Test) 8 Apr 2008 (Forum)
    I?m just back from a couple of weeks in France, during which I hired a brand new (8km on the clock) SEAT Altea TDI 105. Impressions? Well, it drove pretty well. It?s a good engine, and had as much power and torque as I needed, though some aspects of it took a little getting used
  • Risks buying certain 3yr old cars 24 May 2007 (Forum)
    by pensioners or young female drivers. It has few problems and seems a reasonable bet at 3 years old. The other model seems to have taken over the role of the old modded Novas or Corsa`s of a decade or so ago however Its not a Vauxhall. This newish, large supermini is often bought brand new by 17yr olds who
  • The Speed Camera Thread - Volume 15 5 Dec 2003 (Forum)
    The Sunday Times - Driving November 23, 2003 Speeding fines: A driver?s tale: 26 points and a police record Home Office figures due early next year are expected to show a rise of around 30% in just 12 months in the numbers of drivers disqualified. The jump, insiders say
  • Site Adverts and Pop-ups 26 Aug 2003 (Forum)
    to do so. This all takes a great deal of people\'s time, in particular HJ\'s. It also takes a fair amount of money. There are people who either do their work for free or at greatly reduced rates. People such as Stephen, Dave, Me and HJ himself. Adverts and pop-ups provide a source of revenue
 

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