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• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 Dipstick reading 16 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  months) or oil check (I had to show her the hidden release behind the Ford badge!). I know the importance of annual oil changes and fortnightly checks, and that the oil light isn't a low oil warning light etc, so I don't intend this post to generate polite "told you so"-esque responses. A few dipstick
• Mondeo TDCI Injector String of Problems 4 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Hi All Can anyone help me. Own a 52 Plate TDCI 115 Mondeo. Up until about 6 weeks ago i couldn't fault the car. The car 6weeks ago lost severe amount of power, and the glow plug light started flashing. Took to Ford, who diagnosed that the injectors needed to be recalibrated. This was done
• Focus 115 TDCi 9 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  again. I have experienced a large amount of smoke/soot from the exhaust when accelerating; it has not produced this amount smoke in the last 2 years of ownership. My car is still under ford warranty and has been to the main dealer twice. The first time it was there (for 4 weeks!) they found
• A Good Laugh - Courtesy of Me 5 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Ford Central locking systems will perhaps understand) Anyway, realising this was a stupid thing to do as it was central locking, the locks automatically flipped back to unlocked as the door was open. Or so I thought.... As soon as I closed the driver's door, *clunk* Whoops. What the hell's happened
• Mondeo estate rear end noise. 8 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Hello I have a problem with my 200 Mondeo estate. There is a strange humming noise coming from the back end - expecially prominent at 40 and 65 - 70. sounds like someone blowing over an empty bottle. Took it into the Ford dealer and one of the mechanics went out and heard the noise and reckoned
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  What will happen to new and used car prices after the pandemic? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  You gave an opinion to a question about whether or not, after the pandemic, there would be some bargains on new cars. You said no. I think that after this...
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  My car was repaired poorly after an accident - can I get it repaired elsewhere and claim the money from the insurer? 13 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Mercedes-Benz was damaged whilst parked recently. The other driver admitted liability, and a claim form was submitted to his insurer (AXA). I returned...
• N/A - VED on new cars 12 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Reading HJ agony column this week customer bought a new Ford Kuga and was shocked to find the first year tax is £830 on a 1.5 ltr  and an unbelievable £1240 on a 2ltr diesel and the government wonder why sales are down.  Nice to think that the people of the UK are saving
• N/A - VED on new cars 9 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Reading HJ agony column this week customer bought a new Ford Kuga and was shocked to find the first year tax is £830 on a 1.5 ltr  and an unbelievable £1240 on a 2ltr diesel and the government wonder why sales are down.  Nice to think that the people of the UK are saving
• Looking for a 7 seater 2 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Hi I’m looking for a 2002-2005 7 seater diesel (below £1000) that’s got good mpg, cheapest on tax and insurance and most reliable I’ve been looking at Ford galaxy, VW Sharan and Seat Alhambra Just not sure which is the Best Buy for mpg, tax, insurance and reliability and spacious
• Remember these? MKV estate & Sierra XR4x4 7 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CORTINA-2-3-L-ESTATE-MK5-AUTOMATIC-1981-I-BOUGHT-IT-AS-A-2-3-GHIA-/261950287395?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cfd742e23 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sierra-XR4x4-Ghia-Estate-/301677548990?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item463d6215be
• If you had 5 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  If you had £2500 to spend on a used automatic car which must be 1.3 or under to keep insurance price low and what would you get ?? i had a ford fiesta for £500 than has been nothing but trouble so i would like a reliable car to get me and from work
• Car of the Year finalists revealed 11 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  The seven-car shortlist for the Car of the Year competition has been revealed. The finalists are the Citroen DS5, Fiat Panda, VW Up, Range Rover Evoque, Ford Focus, Toyota Yaris and Vauxhall Ampera. Fiats tend to win. It doesn't look a very exciting line up to me.
• Jaguar XJ6, XJ8, XJR - Front Parking Sensor 9 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  I need to replace a faulty sensor next to the front number plate. Jaguar Part Number C2C29376XXX but the dealer price is £51.05 Does anyone know if there is an identical/equivalent Ford sensor which I can't imagine would cost the same?
• Estate Choice 1 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Okay Guys - 3 Estate cars, all the same price, which would you buy? Renault Megane 1.5D Dynamique (57) 32k Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SXi (56) 35k Ford Focus Ghia (07) 23k FWIW, I only do about 5k a year tootling around town.
• Oil change deals 9 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Several years ago, well kown tyre/service centre used to change the car oil, filter, new oil inc labour from 15 to 20 quid all in. They used Castrol oil. Are there any good deals our there or my wife's 3 year old Ford Focus? TIA
• What should I buy ? 18 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I want to buy a new car in the new year but cant make up my mind. My wife likes the Citroen Grand Picasso i like either the Ford Mondeo estate or the Mazda 6 estate all diesel any advice from owners would be a bonus
• Autotrader radio ads 25 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Would it kill the bloke who rings up about the Ford Fiesta to say "sorry for wasting your time" before he slams the phone down? After all, he did ring up solely to ask a pretty stupid question, and it's only polite to say goodbye. That will be all.
• first car with full plastic size oe wheel trims 19 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  ok i will start the ball rolling must be a genuine GB available car, ie no slovakian imports or 1933 specials. remember not savage 500 trims or any of their ilk I think it was a 1982 ford sierra anybody?
• New Mondeos & PSA 2.2 twin-turbo diesel 26 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I was hoping the new Mondeos would be available with the 170bhp twin-turbo 4-pot diesel that's in the Pug 407 & 607, but according to the Ford website, it's not in the launch specs. Anyone know if the car will definitely get this motor?