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  • Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0/2.2 DI-D - Mitsubishi Outlander Crankshaft Seal Leaks 11 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    actually is please, is it for instance confined to just one engine type? I have also considered Honda CRV, Ford Kuga, Subaru Forester or Kia Sportage as alternatives so am open to advice regarding these options but the Outlander is still my favourite at this point. Thanks in advance, Dave.
  • Any - Oldest original exhaust? 18 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    from the brake fluid, oil, coolant and belts ;-).   I am amazed that a bog standard Ford exhaust can last so long. It doesn't seem long since the T**** vans were rattling around the counties with parts carefully engineered to expire about a month after the 3yr guarantee.  Any advance
  • 80 miles a week, What car? 12 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    Hi All, Need some help please, looking to buy a car for  in town driving. I work local to my home, Not sure on buying nearly new or second hand as it won't do a lot of miles,to and from the office. Im thinking Ford Fiesta,Vw Polo type car but the wife i think is more on golf
  • Parkers and Glass, difference. 3 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    I am looking to buy and saw an ad on Autotrader, Ford Fiesta 2011 reg for £5500, 54000 miles and only 4 miles from me from an independent dealer. Checked on Parkers for valuation: Franchised Dealer - £5390 Independent Dealer - £4895 Private Good
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Mercedes Benz: What does the C Number mean? 20 Dec 2015 (Forum)
    I'm thinking of getting one next year; so I've been getting e-mail alerts off Auto Trader, etc.  (I've moved away from looking at Ford Modeo Titaniums as comparible Mercs seem to cost not much more?). My question is: what is the significance of the C200, C220, C250 numbers
  • Ds3 - Citroen car leasing 6 Oct 2015 (Forum)
    collection. I've leasing with Nissan, ford, and Renault and never had any problems.
  • Buying a fun, small car - Fiesta or DS3? 29 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Which would be the better buy - a Citroen DS3 D-Style 110 Puretech or a Ford Fiesta Titanium 125 Ecoboost? Both cars are similarly priced on Drivethedeal.com...
  • Polo, Fiesta, Fabia or 3cyl Hyundai i20 iMarch '15 - optimum new car, for 5000 city miles per annum 5 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    With a 1.2TSI (Vw/SAkoda) or a Ford 1.0 Ecoboost or Hyundais new yet to be introduced 1.0 3 cyl. Or indeed perhaps a Toyota Yaris 1.333 petrol All in nominally SE spec, with no metallic paint minimal extras, but a full size spare wheel and steering wheel controls for radio
  • Need to improve my car's security - what do you suggest? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I will be taking deliver of a new Ford Fiesta soon and it comes with the keyless entry. I have read a number of reports about this system being not being...
  • Why is half of my heated windscreen not working? 24 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We have had our first hard frost this morning, but the heated windscreen in our Ford Focus only defrosted one side. Is this a fault?
  • fiesta 1.4 zetec 2002 mk6 - power steering fluid/oil in spark plug cavities 7 Oct 2014 (Forum)
    Hi all Can someone tell me the exact power steering fluid i need please. The level has dropped and it needs a top up. I have some from my previous car a 2001 ford focus. Will this suffice? I have not had the car long and have not yet got a manual for it. Also
  • Should I buy a Mondeo with lowered suspension? 23 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Does the Mk3 Ford Mondeo come with factory lowered suspension? I am thinking of buying one and the seller says it was lowered at the factory, which wont...
  • Which Family Car £10000- £12000 budget 14 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    for a sporty look and not a box on wheels. 3 years old  or as new as possible. We have had a list which keeps getting changed  Seat Leon , Renault Megane, Vauxhall Astra, Mini Clubman,Ford Focus,Citroen DS4 this is just a few!!!! As these cars are mainly hatchbacks
  • Volvo XC90, Landrover Freelander, - Freelander 2 v. Discovery 3 v.XC90 v. Touareg 19 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    Dear All  I am looking to sell my Ford Kuga Titanium and use some of the money to buy a 4x4, I cannot however decide between the following: Landrover Freelander 2 Landrover Discovery 3 Volvo XC90  VW Touareg I am looking to spend
  • Buying a new Fiesta - which model is best? 27 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a new Ford Fiesta, but I am not sure whether to get a 1.0 EcoBoost or a 1.25 petrol. Also should I get 15-inch alloys or pay extra...
  • How can I work out my fuel consumption? 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have bought a 1996 Ford Mondeo. Can you tell me how I can work out the fuel consumption?
  • Small turbos? 2 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    I've noticed some very powerful small turbo engines recently. Eg. Ford 1.0 gives upto 123bhp, which is similar to their 1.6, but has much better economy. On paper, it sounds amazing, but I wonder what they are like in the real world. Is their performance that good and is their fuel consumption
  • frod transit 2008 - cranks but won't start 9 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    I have a 2008 ford transit 2008..85ps fwd van.will turn over all day long but wont start unless I put a booster pack to it. No dtcs.fuel rail pressure was going to high so I put a pressure relief valve on it and suction control valve as well. (Prv wasblown).fuel pressure within tolerance
  • Eight year old Fiesta - should I keep or sell? 2 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My son will be working abroad for six months. He has an 2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec with 80,000 miles and full service history. Is it worth tax and insuring...
  • Fiesta 1.4 Style - Used Fiesta - partial service history 16 Dec 2013 (Forum)
    I'm looking at buying a second hand Fiesta for my son from a Ford Main Dealer.  It's a 2006 with very low mileage (28,000)and it's in pretty good nick. The only downer is the partial service history. It had it's first service at 1800 miles in 07 but the next one wasn't until 2011
 

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