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Ford C-MAX 2005 1.6 TDCI CVT - EGR Failure, again! 20 Jun 2011 (Forum)
After 37000 miles, mostly motorway, ENGINE SYSTEM FAILURE warning was displayed accompanied with a loss of engine power. Recycling the ignition temporarily cleared the fault and restored the power. A visit to the Ford Main dealer cost me nearly £500 for a diagnostic (£200) and a new -
Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 2.0 Adjust headlamp beams - continental driving 22 Nov 2008 (Forum)
Hi, My 04 model year ford focus is now in France. I would like to know if it is possible to adjust the headlamps so that they do not point towards the left and therefore dazzle other drivers> The vehicle must go for a French MOT (Controle Techique). I have been told by the garage that I must -
Can you recommend a small car with low running costs? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a Lexus RX 400h, but the kids have left home and we now want to downgrade to a smaller car with lower costs. We need it to be reliable,... -
Is there anything similar to a Ford Fiesta with higher seating position? 2 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have been very pleased with my Ford Fiesta 1.25 which is now almost 6 years old. I'm thinking of replacing it soon but would like a car with a more upright... -
Buying a new car with auto gearbox - are Fords any good? 15 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are about to change our Ford Fiesta 1.6 Titanium manual for a new automatic car. We have really enjoyed the Fiesta, but have heard varying reports about... -
Buying a fast estate - Octavia vRS or Leon Cupra ST? 14 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently looking at buying a quick(ish) estate car. I'll be travelling approximately 10,000 miles a year, so petrol seems the best option for me.... -
used ford-cmax vs vw touran 27 Mar 2023 (Forum)
Assume I find a car with good history/mot etc Any comments on used petrol/diesel ( preferably auto but not set in stone ) C-max vs Touran under £5k cheers -
Which car offers a flat boot for easy loading of a walking frame? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
My mother who is 80 currently drives a Toyota Yaris. She has great difficulty walking for more than twenty yards, therefore she uses a wheeled walker frame... -
Buying two cars - one for town and motorway, one for farm and trees 8 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'll be selling a Daihatsu Sirion, Kia Soul and LR Freelander and want to replace with two vehicles. One car for day-to-day use, must be comfortable,... -
Fault air con - should the dealer replace it? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife purchased a one year old Ford Focus in January 2015. When we first had warm weather in May 2015 we noticed the climate control was not cooling... -
Can I sit in traffic in 'D' with my foot on the brake pedal in a Ford B-Max powershift? 16 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We recently picked up a brand new Ford B-Max 1.6 powershift and I would like to know if it's okay to sit in traffic with my foot on the brake pedal and... -
Will the new Auris be suitable for a disabled driver? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend who currently drives a three-door Toyota Auris. He is a double amputee and likes to load his folded wheelchair behind the driver seat.... -
Is it time to say goodbye to our 100,000-mile-old Ford Focus? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
We currently run a 2003 Ford Focus TDI which we have been reasonably happy with, some comfort issues apart. It has 108,000 miles on the clock and a few... -
How much should it cost to change glow plugs on a 2004 1.6 TDCi Ford C-MAX? 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
My elderly father has been presented with a bill for £800 to change glow plugs on the above car (Halfords Autocentre). Main dealer did diagnotics and said... -
Ford C-Max TDCi - Long Term 22 Jun 2007 (Forum)
Following on from my earlier thread, I have come to the conclusion that my next car should be a C-Max. I have gained the impression from here that the 2.0 TDCi may be the best engine from a driving point of view, but I have also gained the impression that there could be issues with the long term -
Buying a used car for a family of five 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend for a used, low mileage, petrol, 7 seater vehicle, full service history, up to 3 years old to carry 2 adults and 3 children (aged... -
Starting problems on a Ford S-MAX. What's causing it? 20 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Our car, an S-Max 2L petrol (2009), seems to have developed a fault but the garage’s diagnostics are far from clear. About 2 months ago the engine warning... -
How reliable is the Honda Jazz automatic transmission? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've read that the Honda Jazz had gearbox problems before 2011. Is this the case with all automatics that use the same gearbox - other Honda, Nissan, Kia,... -
Diesel MOT engine revs 7 Aug 2007 (Forum)
I was having tyres fitted a few days ago in a place that also does MOT`s. It gave me the opportunity to observe a smoke test being carried out. To my surprise the engine did not seem to be given a floored throttle up to the limiter. It seemed to be given a more gradual application of throttle -
Why don't you set up a database of real fuel economy figures supplied by your readers? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read Andrew English bemoaning the fuel consumption of the Ford S-Max 2.0 diesel automatic compared to the quoted figures. He struggled...