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  • Citroen Xantia SX TD clutch problem 14 Jun 2007 (Forum)
    I have the above car and have a problem with the clutch. The pedal went to the floor clutch cable and stayed there, and cant drive it as I can't put it in gear, if it was a Ford it would be the clutch cable but a Citroen! Who knows?
  • Dog Guards 10 Jun 2007 (Forum)
    Hi Does anyone know the best place to buy a dog guard for a ford mondeo hatchback year 2000, I have looked all over and can find for year 2001 up but not 2000, have a boisterous lab and really need one. Universal ones no good.
  • 1.25 Fiesta Tyres 4 May 2007 (Forum)
    Any comments on the life of the front tyres on a 1.25 Ford Fiesta ? The first set (from new) have lasted about 14k miles. I know a lot depends on driving style and correct pressures but just wondered if 14k is a reasonable average ? Mike.
  • mondeo key 11 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    can anyone tell me the best way to get a second key for my 2000 mondeo ( 3button type of remote). the ford garage are asking a small fortune for one . is it the new key thats programed to the ignition system or the ignition system reprogrammes itself to the new key ???????? cheers
  • Jaguar being bailed out 24 Dec 2005 (Forum)
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4555468.stm An already slightly over spent Ford seems to have found the odd billion to put into Jaguar. Must have been one heck of a sofa cushion hiding that little pile :-) teabelly
  • Fiesta Mk6 f/seat release catch broken 6 Nov 2005 (Forum)
    Has anyone had this happen on their 3 door Mk6 and did Ford replace under warranty, and did they replace both sides. Cheap plactic release lever is broken on drivers seat. Thanks
  • VW Polo 1996 Factory fitted alarm 11 Apr 2005 (Forum)
    I have just taken my car to a Ford garage to have the starter motor changed and when I got the car back the alarm does not work. Does anyone know how to reset the alarm?
  • Car of the Year - Final 7 11 Oct 2004 (Forum)
    The official European Car of the year list has been knocked down from the original 32 to just 7: BMW Series-1 Citroën C4 Ford Focus Opel/Vauxhall Astra Peugeot 407 Renault Modus Toyota Prius.
  • fiesta mk5 air con hissing 2 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    Hello Should my air conditioning hiss loudly after i have finished using it. I hear the his when i switch the engine off and get out of the car. -- (iam...
  • Most Engines 19 May 2004 (Forum)
    OK, a challenge for the Anoraks out there... Which model of car, available in the UK has had the largest number of engines fitted as standard? Capacity, no. of cylinders, turbocharged or not, all to be included as seperate engines. The Ford Granada MKIII (inc. Scorpio) must be a hot contender
  • Door Mirror change 11 Mar 2003 (Forum)
    Hi all, I have a Ford Escort 1998. Unfortunately the unit of the passenger side mirror broke as it brushed against a post. What is the cheapest way of replacing it? I was thinking of getting a unit from scrapyard and changing it myself? Is it difficult to change? Thanks in advance
  • Survival rate 1 Oct 2001 (Forum)
    Wondered if there is any site that shows how many cars of particular registration year survive. Nothing found on DVLC site. Fascinating to see in Which Car 2001 that the Landrover was the most unreliable of newest models and Skoda better than Ford. Daihatsu got the top rating.
  • Can I clarify the situation with Texaco fuels and additives? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I read with interest your article headed "Shelling out on Fuel" and the comments regarding Texaco. Valero has maintained the Texaco brand and general infrastructure....
  • second hand car not fit for purpose 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Hi I bought a send hand Toyota Previa GLS VVTI petrol automatic 2.4cc W reg from year 2000 for £3125 on 30th June 2012. Mileage was 130,585. The car...
  • Low cost motorway driving 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I need some advice on what car (probably second hand) to buy. My priorities are: MOST IMPORTANT: 1. Low *overall* cost motoring 2. Quiet & comfortable...
  • Can you recommend a good off-road 4x4 for use in sand here in Oman? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I hope you can help. I know this is a bit off your usual track. We are currently looking for a proper 4x4 to drive here in Oman. I am not planning to cross...
  • Citroen C3 8 year old - Car insurance putting us in harms way to save cash 29 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    hitting the roadside curb and the right wing impact side, was dented from the impact and mad max like behaviour of the driver. We fitted the spar on the destroyed tyre, phoned the insurance company and limped to a garage of their choice. Now the short details of the accident are explained, when we
  • Ford Transit - Transit Warranty non-existent ??? 30 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    Dear All! Below a copy of my recent correspondence with Ford.... Anyone else has a feeling that I am getting shafted ? "Date of first registration 30/07/2010, mileage 58000, Vehicle warranty repair was declined by Dagenham Motors on the grounds of "previous problems
  • Is there an in-car communication system I can use to speak to my passenger? 23 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I am hearing impaired and wondered if there was an in car communication system between driver and front seat passenger? When I'm driving I can't hear what...
  • What tyres give the best ride? 14 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
    What are the best tyres for a comfortable ride on a Volvo XC40 hybrid?
 

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