What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

Refine by channel:  Forum (22061)    Ask HJ (8832)    News (5022)    Good Garages (247)    Reviews (198)    roadtest (156)    Article (139)    productReview (89)    Classics Reviews (69)    Van Reviews (58)    FAQs (25)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

  • 2yr old VW Phaeton - under £20K 5 Apr 2006 (Forum)
    2 year old Phaeton V6 3.2ltr, under 20,000 mls advertised by VW main dealer at £19,000. This is new Golf type money / new Ford Mondeo price? What is the catch? - apart from fuel consumption?
  • It had to happen..... 22 Nov 2005 (Forum)
    Modern Ford diesel engine. £14.00 Unleaded Petrol. £42.00 Diesel. Probably a residual £2 or £3 of diesel already in the tank. The vehicle runs, seemingly unaffected. Its only gone far enough to get it the two miles home from the gas station. What would be your pragmatic thoughts ?
  • fiesta trip counter flashing 9 Jan 2005 (Forum)
    Hello all. Wifes fiesta again iam afraid. she claims the trip counter is flashing every 2-3 miles. What is causing this. Its a 1.25 zetec se lx W registered. All...
  • mondeo lights 12 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    just been out in my my ford mondeo and noticed when driving down the road seem to be getting a slight flickiring from the front hed lights had a new alternator about 6 months ago but have never replaced the batery wondering if any one had any ideas
  • diesel fiesta poor starting 2 Jun 2004 (Forum)
    my fiesta van takes ages to start (warm/cold)and carries on running for 3-5s after i take the key out,glow plugs are ok(100amps) and the starter motor...
  • Alloys - Best yet 12 Mar 2004 (Forum)
    Today, in Macclesfield, I saw a Ford car, Fiesta or Focus (they are like Chinamen). The back wheels were alloys with a strip of rubber around them, probably 17in. The front wheels were 15in steel with good old fashioned fat tyres. What is the backroom view on the handling and safety?
  • V50 AWD? 4 Dec 2003 (Forum)
    Am I right in thinking the V50 as mentioned in the news section is basically the estate variant of the V40, meaning its based on the Ford C-Car platform? If so, the availabilty of an all-wheel drive version suggests good news for people holding out for a (the longed promised) 4x4 Cosworth Focus...
  • Cars from the Channel Islands 17 Oct 2003 (Forum)
    One of my sisters is on the point of buying a Ford Focus, a demonstrator with 2000 miles on the clock, brought in from Guernsey. Given the limitations on motoring in the Channel Islands, what should she look out for? Perhaps there's nothing to worry about on a nearly new car, but . . .
  • Champion Oil Filters 25 Nov 2002 (Forum)
    Does anybody out there know whether the Champion Oil Filter C148, for a ford mondeo has a non return valve, sales assistant in motor shop has no idea......this question is a follow up to my recent question about the noisy tappets on my 1.6 zetec engine.
  • Scorpio Ultima Mirror 12 Apr 2002 (Forum)
    The automatic dipping rear view mirror [interior] in my Scorpio estate seems to be losing a sort of film over the lens. The cost of a new one from Ford is about £115 plus VAT. Any knowledge of a good second hand one would be greatfully appreciated. Thanks
  • Pinking Ka 11 Dec 2001 (Forum)
    My KA, very reliable has been making a tinkling sound, now I didn't think it sounds like pinking, but I am not a mechanic. So the question is this. Is it pinking or an annoying loose something somewhere and how do I tell or check, without looking a fool at the local Ford dealership?
  • Ford Fusion - Engine overheating 21 Feb 2024 (Forum)
    Please can anyone suggest my best way forwards. My engine seems to be overheating as the coolant boils out of expansion tank and makes a mess. I tried...
  • What is the best used automatic SUV for under £15,000? 7 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
    What is the best used SUV automatic to buy with a £15,000 budget please?
  • What automatic SUV would you recommend for frequent short journeys? 4 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
    Which SUV auto is good for me? I do more short runs every week, around 120 miles.
  • Ford/BMW/Mercedes/etc - SUMMER TYRES IN UK WINTER MONTHS 19 Oct 2023 (Forum)
    How many motorists know whether their car is fitted with summer tyres which are unsuitable in temperatures below 7 deg-(i.e. most of the winter months)....
  • Which is the best petrol automatic small SUV? 6 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a new petrol automatic small SUV such as the SEAT Arona or other makes. My priority is mpg.
  • 2019 Ford Fiesta MK8 - Electrical Fault 1 Mar 2022 (Forum)
    Hi all,  Yesterday, during a long drive from Manchester to York, I stopped off at a service station in Leeds to get food, when I set off ...
  • Ford Galaxy - Needing advice on buying a banger 22 Sep 2021 (Forum)
    Hi everyone, I currently own a 17 plate Astra with 59k miles. This time last year I was in negative equity because the mileage took the value of the...
  • Ford Mondeo Estate TDdi - Fuel leak 24 Aug 2021 (Forum)
    Not so much of a leak but I am struggling having replaced a lift pump which sits under the car below the fuel tank.  When I removed the existing...
  • Ford Fiesta - COURT CASE 23 Jul 2021 (Forum)
    3 years ago I was hit by a driver who later admitted full liability.  The issue I now have is the insurance are refusing to pay for the credit hire...
 

Value my car

Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75

with MotorEasy

Get a warranty quote

Save 12% on GAP Insurance

Use HJ21 to save on an ALA policy

See offer