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• Ford Mondeo IV (2007 - ) - 2.0 petrol manual fuel economy 6 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi guys, Currently got a new shape Mondeo for a couple of days and am finding the fuel consumption is absolutely apalling. I don't drive like my trousers...
• Ford Maverick I (1993 - 1997) - Problem with a car i've just sold 13 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Hello everyone, I'm "honest" Barry! I sold a car a couple of weeks ago which to my knowledge was perfectly mechanically fine, (pointed out usual things...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - TDCi - Fuel gauge / computer discrepancy 16 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Last Thursday, I refulled from below a quarter to a full tank but there was no change to the available miles shown on the computer readout despite the...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 - Doors deadlock when driving 16 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I've got a 1999 V-reg 1.8i 5-door Zetec and it's recently started locking itself occasionally, whilst on the move ! This happened recently and because...
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - Facelift - Bonnet Release. (2005) 1 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Anyone have any knowledge of these??. My car is an 05 model. To try and cut a long story short. My car has a plastic rod that runs between the lock in...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2.2 TDCi (05) - EGR valve? 12 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  The ST TDCi has suddenly started emitting blue smoke on start up and missing badly under engine load (esp 2-3K rpm). I'll confess to using supermarket...
• Full range of smaller diesels 24 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  (and C4?), Ford Fiesta, Pug 307, possibly the new Mitsubishi Colt, um ... I think that engine from the Mazda3 is going into the Volvo S40, and presumably the Ford Focus. I seem to remember noticing something about a new 1.6 litre diesel for the facelifted Citroen C5 as well, which probably means the Pug
• Reversing Sensors on a Freelander 13 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  reversing sensors if you can drive properly, but having had the benefit of them on a Ford Explorer when on holiday in Canada, I must say they are handy (especially on big vehicles) as you can watch the front and mirrors when reversing out of tight car park spaces while the beeping is watching your back
• 5 year old Lexus vs 1 yr old Mondeo. 4 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  My dilemma: a 1997 Lexus GS 300 with 80,000 miles against a 18 month old Ford Mondeo LX hatchback with 12000 miles. Both are automatic, both are from main dealers and both are a whisker under £10K (prior to some good,hard negotiation, of course). Strange bed-fellows, I know, but they are a result
• Extended Test Drive of a BMW 520d 9 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  although I wasn’t that keen, I decided to drive an Audi A S-Line as a comparison to the BMW 5 series. Anyway, the BM was delivered and had circa 5,000 miles under its belt so was loosened up nicely. Initial impressions on driving it away were underwhelming. I was expecting a lot but it just felt a bit
• Driving simulator experience 9 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Over the past month I have spent 6 hours in a driving simulator at Leeds University as part of a research project looking at the continued automation of driving and the effect on drivers. The simulator is very sophisticated and akin to one used for pilot training. The car you ?drive? is a Jag S
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  How can I protect my car from the elements? 12 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am lucky enough to own a Porsche Cayman S which I normally SORN for approximately 5 months over the winter period. I am about to move & although the...
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  Will a used Subaru from 2006 still have a warranty? 1 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a replacement car and have a budget. I have seen a Subaru Legacy that I like from what seems a reputable used car seller. However, I am...
• Abarth 500 - Found out the car I bought two days ago was stolen 26 May 2024 (Forum)
  Marketplace.  I am not going to go into the details of the transaction but I was obviously fleeced and he did a pretty good job at making sure I had no concerns.   The car was advertised as CAT S and advertised at a lower price to reflect this. The guy had some paperword for the car
• Van owners: LPG is dying, let's talk biomethane! 24 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  market with favourable tax rates.     But biomethane is coming to the rescue, sort of. Biomethane is functionally the same as methane and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). It's very eco-friendly. Made of straw bales, cow s*** and other things. Burns even more cleanly than LPG and bioLPG
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  Are car drag coefficients a con? 21 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Not so long ago manufacturers use to quote drag coefficients to demonstrate how aerodynamic their cars were. A good example was the Citroen XM, the front...
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  Can I get a regular garage to service my Porsche with official parts? 17 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Porsche Macan S 2019 we bought from a main dealer and they have said it’s due a service and want £2000. I want to know if I get the parts from...
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  Should I buy a used Toyota Yaris GR? 26 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently made enquiries of Toyota re the Yaris GR and have been told that there is a waiting list for this vehicle into 2024. I have checked a...
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  Which PHEV should I choose as a company car? 7 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have about £36,000 to spend on a company car and I am looking for a PHEV. My ideal car would be a PHEV Mazda CX-30 but as Mazda don't make one what would...
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  Can you recommend a modern replacement for my Fiat Coupe? 16 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I recently lost my beloved 1998 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo, after a head-on collision with a drunk driver. We were lucky to walk away. Having owned the car since...