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Why has my insurance premium increased for a lower insurance group car? 11 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I just replaced my 2009 MX-5 2.0 Roadster 175PS with a 2011 Ford Focus Estate 1.6 diesel 115PS, both valued at £7000. I'm 62 and retired. My insurance... -
What is the intermittent clutch problem on my 2004 Ford Focus? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with the clutch pedal on my 2004 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi staying on the floor occasionally, causing no disengagement of the gears. I lift... -
Should we change our car's timing belt because of an oil leak? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 was bought second hand just over 2 weeks ago. We noticed a small amount of oil leaking from the engine, and took it to a... -
Ford Focus 2006 1.8 TDCi Ghia - Using Coolant and Engine System Fault Message 31 Mar 2015 (Forum)
. The light continued to display, various faults were registering but never consistently. They evenutually took it to a Ford Main Dealer who also could not diagnose the problem. They replaced the ECU and said if that did not resolve the problem, a new Instrument Panel would be required -
Diesel Mondeo won't start when warm, yet ok from cold 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a diesel Ford Mondeo (2006) and I have an engine fault light on permanently. I have been told I have an EGR error - rate too low. I recently had... -
Is the small print in Vauxhall's lifetime warranty definitive enough? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We were debating the true value of Vauxhall's lifetime warranty, given the exclusion of wear and tear. From experience I remember being told a leaking... -
Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0 TDCi How I fixed glow plug problem for £28 9 Apr 2009 (Forum)
did the same again.When this stpped working i replaced the sensor for £28 from ford and it felt like a new car, power back etc. I should tell you that i use my car as a taxi so i NEED it to be working.I have since fixed about 6 mondeo taxis with the same problem and replacing the sensor has worked -
New honda Jazz soon? 21 Mar 2006 (Forum)
of Jazz soon, or would be just another face lift? Here Jazz with nice level of equip cost 11880 EUR (I think SE level (CD, Automatic Air Con, 2 air bags, trip computer, 14" steel wheels..) 2. Ford Focus II 1.4 Trend level of equim. (alloy, trip comp, manual air con, CD, 4 airbag, ESP) I can get -
CARS OF THE YEAR UPDATE 3 Jan 2002 (Forum)
(runner-up: New Mondeo ; 2nd runner-up: SEAT Leon) Quentin's choice: Ford Ka or new Nissan Primera Jeremy's choice: ???? Ken's choice: Ford Mondeo George's choice: MINI (runner up RHD MCC Smart Passion) DREAM CAR OF THE YEAR Your choice: New Porsche 911 Turbo (runner-up: Aston Martin Vanquish -
Old F*rts Thread 25 Jun 2001 (Forum)
it on a loose surface forest track and watch that baby fly! Fantabulous! Nomination for Most Incongruous Driving Moment Award Practising reverse flick cornering technique on loose surface forest track in a ?????????? Ford Crown Vic. Baby was it big! Like driving a tennis court with clapped shockers -
Oil labelling explained 6 Nov 2010 (Forum)
What?s written on your oil bottle and what does it mean. This post may seem like going back to basics but I am constantly surprised by the amount of people who do not know or understand what is written on a bottle of oil and therefore no idea of what they are buying/using. To be blunt about -
Rejecting a car bought online - what are my rights? 9 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a wheelchair accessible car from a garage in Scotland and paid to have it shipped down to Dorset. I was assured by the garage that the... -
Do old buses have a special permission to emit lots of smoke? 23 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I regularly end up following 2004 registered double-decker buses around Huddersfield. The exhaust is that bad that I have to put the air-con recirculation... -
Can I cancel my purchase without penalty within 7 days if I buy a car online? 14 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm confused about my rights when buying a new car online from a main dealer. Am I allowed to cancel within 7 days from delivery without penalty? -
Dealer said my tyres need changed due to cracks on the surface. Is this a con? 22 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I took my Mercedes E-Class for its MOT at my local Mercedes dealer. I received a strange phone call from the tyre department advising me that my rear two... -
By daughter's car was hit by a refuse lorry - what should she do? 3 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's car was parked quite properly outside her house when it was hit by a BIFFA refuse collection lorry. The driver left a note admitting fault... -
Our insurer couldn't recover repair costs after a no fault accident - is it fair they've now increased our premium? 15 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s car was struck by a metal object which came from an open lorry going in the opposite direction. The damage was estimated at £1600. We contacted... -
Should Volkswagen replace my my Golf's EGR for free? 12 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2011 Volkswagen Golf Mk6 1.6 TDI, bought in in December 2015 from a local independent Volkswagen dealer. My mechanic noticed a water leak after... -
Should Volvo replace the boot struts on my Volvo XC60? 3 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
The gas operated struts on the boot of my 2012 Volvo XC60 are starting to fail, making a groaning noise. To replace them at a Volvo dealership is in excess... -
BMW Runflat Tyres 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 3 Series Touring (320d X Drive) with P7 runflats. I value the security they provide in being able to continue driving, albeit for a limited...