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• focus tdci starting 24 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Our 2002 30,000 mile just serviced tdci requires 2 attempts to start below about 5 degrees C. It stalls quite easily too. Ford garage says these are tdci characteristics! The glowplug light does not seem to stay on long enough, 3 secs, our tddi stays on at least 5. Anybody else have these problems?
• 1992 Escort - Front Brake Discs 5 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Dear Forum, While under the car, I noticed the front discs are past it, and I need to change them. In the past, I have had great difficulty getting rusted discs off - especially Fords! Does anyone have a good technique for doing this, preferably without potential wheel bearing damaging violence
• Car choice 25 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  A friend is looking for a replacement for her Ford Ka. She is going for a 1-year old as opposed to new. Her personal choice is down to either a Skoda Fabia, Seat Ibiza (I know, they're the same floorpan) or a Hyundai Getz. Your opinions would be welcome and yes, I know a lot like the Toyota Yaris
• The MG Mustang 27 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Just thought you'd all like to know it's finally here - the MG ZT 260 V8. Ford America's 4.6 litre 260bhp V8, 0-60mph in 6.2 secs, top whack limited to 155mph and it's yours in entry-level trim for £27,995. And it's rear drive instead of front drive. Sounds like naughty fun to me...
• Difficult to add Turbo to my car ?? 17 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, Im looking into adding turbo to a ford fiesta 1.8LX diesel, hopefully doing it myself if its a reasonable project. Just looking for some advice on it, i.e what parts do you need, could you find most parts at the breakers, is it a DIY job etc.. ? Any info, im sure, would help !
• what price 12 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  hi i am selling my mums car i have a price in mind £375 ono it is a ford sierra estate 1.8 (1992) 148k full fsh\alloys alarm in very good condition for year 6 months tax +6 months mot every bill drives good is this a fair price your advice most welcome thank you graham
• LPG Conversion 29 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Dear All, I'm thinking of having a LPG conversion on my Ford Escort (1.6L, 16v Zetec). I read in HJ column last week that the Zetec E engines suffered from valve seat recession, how can I tell whether mines and "E" type. Does anyone have any advise (do it, don't do it etc.) John
• Cars getting bigger 7 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  Can someone explain the logic in almost every new car being bigger , heavier , thirstier than the previous model e.g. Primera , Audi A4 , both cars i have had or got which have constanstly got longer.Time was with Fords if you wanted a bigger car than say a Cortina you bought a Granada , whots
• Car Acronyms 12 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Let's have a few: FORD - Found on rubbish dump FIAT - Fix it again, Tony LOTUS - Lots of trouble, ususally serious PORSCHE - Poor Old Rich Sod Cannot Have Everything BMW - Buyers Mostly Winkers (or something like that) VAUXHALL - Vehicles are Useless, Xeroxes have a longer lifespan LADA - Lurid
• Dulling paintwork 12 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  My daughter has an 'M'reg Ford Escort, red colour. Last weekend I noticed a dull whitish bloom on the paint over the rear wing. I removed this with T Cut application then polished off with Mer. What causes this and can I stop it? Also anybody agree that HJ should have larger column space
• Ford Fiesta - 12 year old Fiesta worth advisory work if selling? 14 May 2024 (Forum)
  I'm looking to sell my 12 year old Fiesta.  It passed its latest MOT with advisory work detailed: Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or...
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  Is there a better alternative than a Skoda Kamiq out there? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Kamiq (an excellent motor) but am ready for a change. I don't know whether to wait for the new updated 2024 Kamiq, or to go for something...
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  What's the most reliable car for under £2,000? 20 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need a used car for £2,000 or less. Can you please tell me which petrol and diesel models have the best reliability within this type of budget?
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  What's a good car to drive my mobility scooter into? 1 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently taking my mobility scooter apart to load it into my Kia Sorento. This is becoming more difficult for me, so within the next few months I...
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  Is a faulty tyre pressure monitoring system an MoT fail? 23 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I recently fitted the full sized spare wheel to my Ford Mondeo as part of the tyre rotation process. I found that the wheel isn't fitted with a tyre pressure...
• Ford Focus - Worth bothering with annual service? 2 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  Now here's one for the panel to think about. Normally my old Focus (2007 1.6 petrol, 86000 miles) has its annual service and MOT in November. However...
• Ford fiesta 1.6 petrol 2007 - Engine tapping noise 7 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Hello, my fiesta has been making this noise ever since I bought it back in 2019. Its a rattly noise that occurs between idle and 2000rpm. It goes up with...
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  What are the most economical cars? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have a top 10 or similar of most economical cars? It would be nice to see a list that would have specific engines included, i.e. Ford Focus 1.5...
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  Can you recommend a reliable, small car for £2000? 19 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a reliable, cheap to run, small car, please? Cheap on parts if needed. Around £2000. Thank you.
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  Can you recommend a car to carry three people in the back? 23 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a family of five and need space for the occasional DIY building projects. I have a Ford Fiesta and can't decide what to buy. SUV's are all the rage...