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  • What will we get when trading in our 2003 Ford Fiesta? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I would be grateful for advice on replacing my wife’s car. What should I expect for trading it in on part exchange? The car is a 2003 Fiesta 1.4 petrol...
  • What is a good alternative to the discontinued Renault Modus? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have been a loyal Renault driver for many years and recently decided to replace my current Modus 1.2 Dynamique with a new model, only to find that the...
  • Which new car for easy disabled access? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Following an accident when my left leg was damaged, I need a new car. The criteria are: easy to get in and out with seats not too low, automatic, four...
  • Redress with Ford for turbo engine failure at 65,000l 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Can we have redress with Ford after turbo failure at 65,000-miles for a 2007 C-Max? They have not told us why it has failed or given a sufficient explanation.
  • Will Ford contribute to repairing an EGR fault on my 2004 Ford C-Max? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I appear to have seemingly a common fault regarding EGR failure on my 2004 Ford C-Max diesel, where the air pipes were filled with engine oil which the...
  • MINI Cooper S - If not a Cooper S then what? Could this be put in discussion pls 29 Mar 2019 (Forum)
    Evening, I was looking at buying a weekend car, 2.5k max maybe. Went through a phase of looking at MX5's, sat in one and wasn't me, Started looking at Mini Cooper S as had an old one as a first car, lots of bad news on the web but still can't completely discount it. Anyone got any other ideas
  • I'm concerned about the gearbox in my recently purchased Ford - what should I do? 30 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I recently purchased a 2014 Ford B-MAX through a main Ford dealer. However after reading reports about the auto box I am a little concerned. The car has...
  • ford focus c max diesel 07 model - ignition key problem 31 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    When the ignition key is turned to the start position nothing happens i have checked this out and found the starter relay has lost it's ecu earthing....
  • Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 1.8 Oil level and brake disk wear 25 Dec 2008 (Forum)
    Sounds silly but how do you check the oil level? If I leave the car overnight and check the dipstick then the oil level is barely on the dipstick. If However...
  • On a downer 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My husband and I are considering becoming a one-car household. Presently I drive a mostly loved 2007 Honda Civic 1.8 ES i-VTEC 5-door (recognised problems...
  • Jaguar S Type 4.0 V8 1999 - Strange heating problems 28 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    I have an odd heating problem that has just suddenly stated.  The AC is fine but I only get mild warm heat on max setting for drivers side.  On Passenger side it is only cold regardless of temperature settings.  Radiator level is normal.  Can anyone help?
  • Ford C-Max - Small End Issues 6 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    service & MOT in June (where they identified a major engine problem). Ford are stating that due to the 'lateness' of the 2nd & 3rd service there is nothing they can do. Has anyone had a similar problem with their car or have any advice for what I can do next?
  • Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 1.6 TDCI Best way to prime diesel 25 Mar 2018 (Forum)
    Can anyone shed light on the best way to prime the diesel on a C-Max? I can't see any hand primer in the fuel lines. Originally it had a leaking injector so replaced the injector seal. So far I have tried cracking the injectors but only getting a dribble at best. I have filled the filter
  • Which automatic, economical MPV for under £4000? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My husband and I moved to the Suffolk countryside two years ago, and bought a 2007 Ford C-Max automatic (mileage on purchase: 7000). We already had, and...
  • Ford C-MAX - Ford radio - not ‘locked’, not asking for code 16 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    , is the number entry the same as other radios (eg. Don’t type 1143, but press 1 once, 2 once, 3 four times and 4 three times) Thanks for any info... 2005 c-max, touch screen navigation radio with buttons either side. Model: C214 nav module (part 3m5t-18b988-ag) Serial: M990401 Code we have: 1143
  • Ford C-Max - "Limited EPB" warning light 18 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel. For the past two week, the car has started displaying a message on start up. The message says “Limited EPB” but goes away...
  • Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 2004 / 1.8 Zetec - Oil Loss. Advice Needed. 8 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    Hello, am hoping someone can help, i have a Ford Focus C-Max Zetec 1.8 on an 04 plate. It's constantly needing to be topped up with oil and sometimes doesn't start very well. I took it to my mechanic who said he found oil in the 'inlet manifold'? and he cleaned out a valve - something to do
  • Ford Focus C-MAX 1.6 TDCi auto, 2006 - Yet another CVT gearbox failure question! 17 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    My wife and I are the "lucky" owners of a 2006 Focus C-MAX 1.6 TDCi automatic which suffered a gearbox failure last Thursday with only a little over 51000 miles on the clock. We purchased the car back in October last year for a little under £5000. We've both been reading with disbelief
  • Ford C-Max suffering from turbo spindle play 2 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I was servicing my Ford C-Mas 1.6 diesel the other day and noticed the end of the turbo spindle has about 1mm of play. The car has done 75,000 miles and...
  • Ford C Max 1.8 Zetec (2004) - Audio unit 22 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    The settings on my audio unit seem to be lost most times when I get into my C Max.  Features like the AVC which is the volume setting to compensatione for engine and raod noise as speed increases.  This always reverts to zero meaning that I have to manually increase the volume. I know
 

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