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Buying a used second car 13 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We need to buy a second car for commuting and occasional business trips. We already have an Audi A6 Avant as our family car, so space isn't the main priority,... -
What is the Eco Drive engine like? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am wary of Skoda because of problems your readers have reported on Volkswagen Group engine management systems. I would appreciate your thoughts on Eco... -
How can I protect the coating on my Ford Focus Ghia's alloy wheels from damage? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Focus Ghia is fitted with highly polished alloy wheels that are protected by a thick transparent plastic coating. Unfortunately, this coating is... -
Bling and bias 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have checked my wife's Fiesta’s wheels. They are 17" diameter and the tyres are 195/45 R17 Eagle FI. Why would a local Ford dealer fit 17" wheels? Not... -
What could be causing a strange 'drain-like' odour in our friend's Ford Focus? 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
In early July a friend who has a five year old Ford Focus noticed a "dank drain-like" smell in the car. The intervening eight weeks has not seen it diminish.... -
New Tyres 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently went to a local branch of a national tyre chain to have two front tyres replaced and the front alignment checked. After a time the mechanic... -
I'd like to replace my Ford Mondeo with a Jaguar X-Type - is there anything else I could consider? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have had a succession of seven Mercedes-Benz cars, which have found most satisfactory apart from high servicing bills. Three years ago I sold the last... -
new car with space for golf clubs 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Had my Saab 93 for 12 years and love it.I'm now at the stage where I spend more on it than its value or replace it. After 20 years of Diesels, like to... -
Should I buy a new car or a good year-old model? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm retired, and my mileage annually is approx. 5,000. Do I purchase a new car (keen on a Focus or Astra) with usual discounts, or select a good year-old... -
My Ford Fiesta's power steering warning light doesn't go out - is there something wrong? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently taken delivery of a nearly-new, 4900-mile Fiesta 1.6TDCi Titanium. After only a few days, I noticed that two warning lights, the engine... -
I bought a cheap Ford Mondeo which broke down - does the dealer have any responsibility? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1999 Ford Mondeo 1.8i two weeks ago for £895 from a dealer. I was told it would be serviced and, for them, safety was paramount and that I would... -
Will an automatic diesel Toyota Corolla be more economical around town than our Ford Fiesta? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My partner currently has a 2005 Mk3 Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. The fuel economy is terrible, averaging sub-20mpg. She does several short trips per day for... -
How fast is the 1.8-litre Ford Focus? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2006 1.4L petrol, manual, 5-door Vauxhall Corsa Design. According to the brochures, this vehicle has a 0-60 of 10.5 seconds and a power... -
What should I replace my 2002 Ford Fiesta with? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My husband wrote off my 2002-plate 1.4 diesel Fiesta and I am now left with the quandary of what to replace it with. I need a diesel because of the amount... -
What would be a good first car for an 18-year-old? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm 18 years old and I don't have any no-claims bonus (I just passed my test two months ago). I'm looking for a used car for under £2500, if possible.... -
Why won't my dealer repair a number of faults on my Ford Focus under warranty? 26 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I had the fuel pump on my 2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCi replaced under warranty by the garage I bought it from. It took them five weeks. Now there a problem... -
Carbonic irrigation 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Focus 1.8 petrol in April 2009. There is an intermittent fault sometimes on starting and sometimes when pulling away from rest. The engine... -
Ka-by-Ka breakdown 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
My friend bought a V reg Ford Ka on 2nd March this year that had a current MOT dated from January 2009. A garage has told her that the car would not pass... -
Club glass 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you would suggest a nearly new replacement car for me. I am retired, pushing 70 and want an estate that has all the modern extras and is comfortable... -
Indieseled exposure 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
When a friend of mine went to buy a used Ford Focus Diesel (he was very impressed with my 1.6 TDCI), he was told by the salesman at his local Ford dealership...