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Which £8k motorway car? 22 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at changing my car for one which will be used on the motorway extensively. My budget is £8000. I have already test driven the manual 2.0... -
Ford focus hatchback - 1.6 Petrol auto 07 - Are the CVT/DSG autos any good now??? 31 Jan 2014 (Forum)
Hi, My 'other half' has got a '07 Ford Focus automatic with the conventional torque converter auto 'box. She's got an automatic-only license & does 25k a year (most days she's driving round the city all day so the automatic is a real benefit). It's due for replacement soon -
Am I entitled to compensation due to mechanical misdiagnosis? 18 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
A few weeks ago my husband's car broke down (2009 Ford Focus 1.6) and he called roadside recovery who diagnosed the head gasket had gone. We had it towed... -
Did speed cushions and potholes damage the insides of my Ford Fiesta's tyres? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
The last time I took my Fiesta for a service at Dagenham Motors, Edgware I mentioned there was a slight vibration on the front wheels at 70mph. They later... -
Ford Fiesta or Vauxhall Corsa - which is best used? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used car for £5000-£6000. I have found two that I think are nice but I'm really struggling to decide between them. The first is a... -
Why do car hire companies charge customers extra for fuel? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently returned from the US, having hired a car from Dollar at Los Angeles International Airport. I was charged for a full tank of fuel on collecting... -
Buying a new van – should I go large or small? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m an electrician in need of a new van. I occasionally carry large items and work mostly in towns and cities. Can you recommend a good van? I can’t make... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus or Honda Jazz, and how can I negotiate a discount? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy either a new Ford Fiesta or Honda Jazz from a local dealer. I just want a base model with no fancy extras as I don't do a lot of miles,... -
Can I export my Ford Mustang GT to Thailand? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I shall be emigrating to Thailand in the next two years and would like to export my 2005 Ford Mustang GT that I have owned since new. I have tried to research... -
How can fuel pumps be improved to prevent misfuelling? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I know it is my fault, but I filled my diesel Mercedes-Benz car with petrol, and landed myself with a bill for £730. Amazingly, the car travelled 75 miles... -
How to remove the battery on a Ford Focus 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Just obtained a Type 110 (78AH) (700A crank) silver calcium battery replacement. How do you remove the old one? In this model, the battery is fitted... -
How can I tell whether a hire vehicle is petrol or diesel? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
We hired a Ford Focus last week but were concerned when we came to refuel the car. On opening the fuel inlet there were signs for a black fuel pump, i.e.... -
What are the best winter tyres for a Ford Focus? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have bought a 2010 Ford Focus Hatchback 1.8 Zetec petrol. It will be used to take us to the French Alps where we live during the winter. While there... -
Ford Mondeo tdci 2005 - ford mondeo tdci 2005 won't start 2 Oct 2012 (Forum)
Hi all, I have a mondeo tdci 2005 (EU4) with 90,000 miles, in the last 2 months the glow plug flashes when I start the car, run the car for about 1... -
ford mondeo tdci 2005 - ford mondeo tdci 2005 won't start 2 Oct 2012 (Forum)
Hi all, I have a mondeo tdci 2005 (EU4) with 90,000 miles, in the last 2 months the glow plug flashes when I start the car, run the car for about 1... -
Ford Fiesta - Dealer and the case of the missing 2nd car key 26 Sep 2012 (Forum)
Hello I recently purchase a 3 month old Ford Fiesta with less than 400 miles on the clock. It was from a non-franchised dealer. In the showroom there were a number of posters on the wall that said if the car they sold only had one car key then that is all they could supply. Because -
DPF and Turbo failure on my Focus 23 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The engine failure light came on in my 2008 Focus 1.6 TDCI and i discovered it was the additive for the DPF filter, which needed to be topped up. But... -
Which offroad-capable SUV for use in India? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Tata Safari SUV for five years and now wish to buy a new car. The car I require should have decent off road capabilities but stiffer suspension... -
Potential Ford Focus injector issue 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
The engine occassionally has what I can only describe as a 'hickup' at about 1500 RPM - feels slightly like a misfire on the injectors, but as it only... -
Warranty doesn't cover Ford Ka faults - must we pursue the trader? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Two months ago my wife purchased a 2004 Ford Ka from a commercial seller. The car came with a 3-month RAC Warranty. In the meantime, the heater will not...