Refine by channel:  Forum (22056)    Ask HJ (8822)    News (5105)    Good Garages (247)    Reviews (198)    roadtest (156)    Article (141)    productReview (89)    Classics Reviews (69)    Van Reviews (58)    FAQs (25)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

  • Ford Powershift gearbox fault - unacceptable issue? 4 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 60 reg S-MAX with the power shift box. We bought it second hand from a large non-Ford dealer. When the car was 3 1/2 years old but with only...
  • Ford C-Max - faulty engine response 5 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    I have an old ('04) Ford C-Max with a 2.0 diesel engine which I believe is pre DPF. The car has an engine problem which, though very intermittent, is potentially dangerous.  The last two times it happened were both at junctions, the engine idling as I waited to pull out into a larger
  • Ford C-Max - Idling Speed Problem 12 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    I have an 09 Ford C-Max; 1.8 petrol vehicle which has a problem with the idling speed when re-starting the car after it has been parked
  • Ford Transit - 500 Transit vans stolen in W. Yorks in 2015...? 15 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    With regard to : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-35317582 If this is true, then that's a huge amount of vans stolen in one area, a rate...
  • Powering down 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We have a Ford C-Max Zetec 2.0TDCI and are going to obtain a newer car with a smaller engine. We both have mobility problems affecting getting in and out...
  • Ford Mondeo - mk2 mondeo 1.8 verona mot emission please help 18 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    ) and failed on emissions. exact wording on failure exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive.   results  fast idle test engine speed 2870 rpm  co2 = 0.43 max 0.30  hc = 49 max =200 lambda = 1.013 max = 1.090 so hc and lamda
  • Any - Alternatives 15 Sep 2024 (Forum)
    on (12 & 13) though the height of the boot isn't really an issue as we have a flexiramp.  Budget is up to 6k & cars l've got in mind are: 1. Ford Focus 1.6 estate 2. Vauxhall Astra 1.6 estate 3. Ford C Max 1.6 4. Suzuki SX4 - S-Cross 1.6 (not many nearby
  • I'm looking to buy a used van. Would you choose a Ford or a Volkswagen? 14 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
    We are in the market for a new company van and have the option of a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter or a 2015 Ford Transit Custom. Which van has better build...
  • What's the best car for a family of five? 12 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
    Can you advise on a used family car for us? The car will barely be used Monday to Friday but will be used for short trips into town at weekends. It will...
  • Buying a family car - Audi A6 or Volvo XC60? 10 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Having had Volkswagens and Audis before, we are looking to change our Ford S-Max for something a little more rewarding to drive with a good solid feel....
  • Which car allows for three child seats to be fitted across the rear seats? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have two children under four and have another on the way. Could you advise of a car that will fit three child seats across the back? I am afraid...
  • Seven up 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a friend who has a FIAT Multipla and asked my advice about buying something different. He has 12 grand children but doesn't want a people carrier....
  • Which cars offer rear hinged doors for disabled access? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Other than Rolls-Royce, are there any cars with rear-hinged doors to assist folk with arthritis please?
  • Ford C-MAX - Ford Cmax wobble under acceleration 24 Oct 2019 (Forum)
    I have a 2007 Ford C-Max 2.0 petrol Automatic.   It has a wobble but only on acceleration.  You feel it through both the accelerator pedal and through the floor in either of the front seats.  As you ease off the throttle the wobble goes away and the car will cruise
  • Which petrol car for elderly drivers offers ease of access? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We are in our seventies with clean driving licences. We also have creaking joints and blue badges. We do not anticipate carrying wheel chairs, yet. Due...
  • What's the best small van for £14k? 4 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for recommendations for a small van with a budget of £14k and would like a large enough rear space to allow for occasional nights away. I have...
  • Ford C-MAX - Supension arm bushings 31 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    £370 pounds to replace both arms. (ford CMAX 2004). The arms
  • Best small automatic? 5 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have to change my motability car this year and am considering a Ford Fiesta PowerShift. What other small automatics should I be considering?
  • Ford C-MAX - early manual clutch burnout 10 Oct 2012 (Forum)
    We have had our Grand CMax 1.6 manual diesel 14 months with less than 10000 miles, half motorway, half local. We have both been driving 50+ years a wide range of manuals and automatics. We were really surprised that the clutch had burned out so early and that Ford did not want
  • Ford C-Max ecoboost - Ford recall on 1 litre ecoboost engines 23 May 2019 (Forum)
    I have just had my car in to Lookers, Braintree after a Ford recall regarding clutch issues/ The recall said that in some circumstances the clutch plate could shatter causing serious potential for damage. The fix is crude - updating the EMS with a new module that will reduce power if high
 

Value my car

Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75

with MotorEasy

Get a warranty quote

Save 12% on GAP Insurance

Use HJ21 to save on an ALA policy

See offer