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  • 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
  • Calling all engineers and web whizzos? 14 Oct 2002 (Forum)
    Hi All, Having read some high quality technical input on this forum, I?d like to pick everyone?s brains on an issue that is vexing me but one you probably haven?t come across before: that of running modern car engines on LEADED fuel. Background Here in Jordan almost all the second-hand cars
  • Any - Size of pick ups 17 Dec 2022 (Forum)
    Sat behind two pick ups at temporary lights today. At the front, an early 90s Subaru Brat. Behind that, a recent Ford Ranger. Couldn’t believe the difference in size. The Brat looked like a Matchbox toy!
  • 5000 job losses 10 Jan 2019 (Forum)
    Today's announcement of job losses in JLR factories in the UK coincides with the announcement of 4000 new JLR jobs in the new factory in Slovenia. So is this simply a business decision along the lines of Fords decision to move Transit production to Turkey ?
  • Street Ka 05 - changing headlight unit StreetKA 4 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    Hello Can anyone help me with details of how to change the headlight unit (passenger side) on a Ford Street Ka? Wish there was a Haynes manual! Thanks in advance
  • Focus Estate 2.0 - Budget Tyres (205 size) 15 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    With the cost now of Ford's recommended Continentals or Pirelli's combined with continuous damage from potholes these days, is there a worthwhile cost effective budget  tyre out there now guys ?
  • worst engine ever 17 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    ford 899cc as fitted to the fiesta mk3 to get under the road tax legislation at the time these engines were worn out at 50,000 just like viva engines they were so bad they were embarrasing on test drives
  • Shock absorbers - replace in pairs? 7 May 2009 (Forum)
    One of the rear shockers on my son's Ford Ka seems to be leaking, and it's MOT time this month. I presume this is a failure? and, do these have to be replaced as a rear pair or just the leaking one? thanks J
  • Focus headlight bulbs 28 May 2006 (Forum)
    Do all Ford Focus's consume dipped headlight bulbs voraciously, or is it just mine. I seem to be getting through each side bulb every 3 - 6 months?? Mine is a 2002 (new front) 1.6 Zetec.
  • Focus 1.6 Zetec - Handbrake light 17 Feb 2005 (Forum)
    I have a ford Focus 1.6 Zetec and my handbrake light has started to occasionally flash on when I am driving. The handbrake is off at the time. Any suggestions? Many Thanks
  • double trouble 12 Feb 2005 (Forum)
    my wife is expecting twins in the summer. is an estate essential with all the stuff that goes with kids? if so any ideas for around £4k - ford focus estate? something japenese? don't care as long as it's reliable and doesn't handle like a bus..
  • this one has to work 19 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    http://123firm.biz/f/ now come on, this one MUST work 1/ its approved by the Ford Motor Company 2/ All those little green dots all get lined up so it MUST be working!
  • old cars website 27 Apr 2004 (Forum)
    seen a interesting website for austin rover cars dare i say B.L at austin rover resource a excellent website can any one recommend another one like this for other makes such as ford toyota, nissan etc
  • Mondeo Cam Belt Change 3 Feb 2002 (Forum)
    Any thoughts on whether the cam belt sould be changed on my '97 Mondeo? Service book says 50k or 5 years but the car has only done 28k. Also should it be done by a Ford dealer?
  • Highlight problems with Audi A4 Avant - is it a design fault? 10 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Three months ago I purchased a 2015 Audi A4 Avant. When driving at night I noticed a patch of darkness. This strange beam pattern is only affected by the...
  • Mini Cooper S Coupe - Second hand car problems from purchase 30 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    life which is not surfacing? MINI COOPER S COUPE YE12GCY This letter is to complain about service I have received from Mini Crewe following the purchase of a nearly new Mini Cooper S Coupe and to explain
  • One for gordonb & SLO76 - Subaru Forester - ST200 10 Feb 2021 (Forum)
    https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic/sat-27th-sun-28th-february/2004-subaru-forester/ https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic/sat-27th-sun-28th-february/1999-ford-mondeo-st200/
  • Radio cide 2 May 2016 (Forum)
    Hi all I need a radio code for a Ford Fiesta 05 as mine was lost during a new battery fit the radio seriel number is m147534 I would really appreciate any body that can help me retrieve the code thanks
 

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