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  • Which cars have the best visibility? 8 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    What is the ground clearance of these hatchbacks: Renault Megane (2008), Vauxhall Corsa (2006), SEAT Ibiza (2008). I'm asking because I want to buy...
  • ford c-max 2007 - sinking brake pedal 30 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    at a garage & no fault was found. With the engine running the pedal sinks to the limit & feels like a master cylinder fault but I checked on another c-max with only 20000 on the clock & it felt exactly the same. Can anybody explain this?  
  • Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - Tyre advice please? 30 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    C Max has two NCT tyres on the front which I want to replace as they are worn. On the rear is a mix of a 1/2 worn NCT5 and a Champiro tyre thats almost new. Of course if I have two new tyres the NCT 5 and Champiro would be put on the front. Dont really want a directional and a non directional
  • How can you tell? 21 Feb 2006 (Forum)
    I have been driving a C-max for a few days, I put it on my insurance so gave the ins co the reg and model details - C-Max Zetec 1.6 TDCi 110. When I received the temp cover note it stated C-Max Zetec 1.6 TDCi 90, the Ford dealer insisted it is a 110 and they should know, they ordered it and have
  • Ford C Max - Clattering noise 6 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    Hello,  I hope someone can help me.  My partner bought a Ford C Max one month ago and today it started making a weird clattering noise shortly after I started it up, it is mainly when accellerating. It worried me so much I drove back home with my heart in my mouth
  • Ford C-MAX - ford 1.6 diesel 16 Oct 2021 (Forum)
    Hello all I'm still looking into getting a run around and my next question is what is the 1.6 tdci engine like in terms of reliability . I have it...
  • Ford Galaxy - max milage on a clutch, offers? 13 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    Cos I got 215,000 on mine & it is still good, despite occasional heavy (3500kg) trailer towing, a lot of town stop start driving, plus 300miles of...
  • Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 1.8 - plugs and gearbox questions 27 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    Does anyone know if the spark plugs are long life-and if so what is the recommended life of them? Also does the gearbox oil need the level checking at...
  • What MPV would you recommend? 14 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I like to sit up high in a new car following hip problems, comfort and fuel consumption is important to me. Does one get better fuel consumption from manual...
  • Should I keep my diesel Ford C-Max or replace it? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am 83 and have a Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel automatic, registered in 2006. I am very concerned about the many reports of gearbox trouble and I am beginning...
  • Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 2005 1.6 Zetec - Replacing wipers 15 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    My friend has the above car and needs to replace her wipers. She went to the local autostore but they advised that they don't sell wipers for this and she would need to go to a Ford dealer to get them. Anyone know of an alternative to the Ford dealer, preferably on the web? Or how much
  • Ford C Max 1.8 TDCI - Turbocharger failure 9 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    Our C max is a 58 reg and had done just under 24000 miles when the turbocharger failed. The car was out of warranty so we had to pay the £1300 + for repairs. We have contacted Ford and asked why this should have failed and the cause of the failure on a car with such low millage
  • Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - How much value does a new engine add? 14 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    Hello. Newbie on here. :-) I've got a '55 Focus C-Max, 1.6TDCi with 55,000 miles on the clock. It's presently sitting on my local Ford dealership's forecourt in need of a new engine (cut a long story short: missed a service at 24,000 miles, turbo blew up, turbo replaced, engine now irreparable due
  • Help needed quick- Whether to keep c-Max 5 May 2007 (Forum)
    Need opinions to help me decide whether to keep our 54-plate c-Max 2.0 TDCi Zetec with 21k, or swap it for an 06 plate Mondeo 1.8LX with 12.5k. Both immaculate condition, both Ford direct cars Both suit our needs c-Max averaging 43mpg, mondeo fuel comp says 29.9mpg <10m000 miles per annum c
  • Is the Honda CR-V susceptible to DPF problems? 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am retired and need a car with a high seating position. I want to buy a diesel Honda CR-V, but only do 7000 miles a year. Would a diesel give me DPF...
  • Ford C max - Service Query - am i being ripped off? Help!! 23 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    My Ford Grand C max (1.6 TDCI) is due its first service in November - it has done approx 9000 miles. I phoned around 3 different Ford Garages (all in the North East) which all gave very different quotes: Ford Morpeth (Jennings) - £246.50 inc vat Ford
  • Excessive road noise on Ford C-MAX 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have had a Ford C-MAX 1.8 TDI. It now has 62,000 miles on the clock and recently I have noticed excessive road noise from the front tyres. My local Ford...
  • Smokey C-MAX - what's up? 1 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Just bought a 54 plate 1.6 TDCI Ford C-MAX. On the way home I noticed large puffs of smoke out of the exhaust when accelerating. I've had a quick scan...
  • Vauxhall Meriva or the Ford B Max - which would you buy? 14 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I will soon need to change my car to one that is suitable to take two elderly people in the back. I have decided it is between the Vauxhall Meriva and...
  • What's the best car for ease of access for older drivers? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    What's the best car for easy access for older drivers?
 

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