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  • Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 06 1.8TDCi - MPG getting worse 26 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    My 06 1.8TDCi C-Max has now done approx 16,500 miles, and the mpg has dropped about 20% over the past few months. I used to get around 50mpg on my way to work, but now the weekly average is around 40mpg. Around town it's never been brilliant on the mpg, but its dropped from 30mpg to around 20mpg
  • Can you recommend a car for an elderly friend who has lower limb mobility problems? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I have an elderly friend who has lower limb mobility problems and is looking to leasing a car through the Motability scheme. At present, she has a 10-year-old...
  • SUV with good ground clearance and adequate boot space 25 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The time has come to replace my much loved Daihatsu Terios. I need a reliable 4 wheel drive automatic (dodgy knee). It must be able to deal with unmade...
  • Audi A6 Avant - should I go for manual or automatic? 2 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of changing my manual 2013 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 diesel manual (12,000 miles on the clock) for the newer Ultra with the Multitronic auto box....
  • What's the best small SUV for older drivers? 28 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I are in our late eighties and we are looking for a replacement for our 2015 Seat Leon 1.4 TSI FR. We want a petrol automatic that is easy...
  • I only do short trips - should I trade my diesel Renault Captur for a petrol? 2 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
    At present, I own a 2015 Renault Captur 1.5 dCi. I use it for short runs around town, with the occasional 50/75 mile trip. My son tells me I would be better...
  • Ford Focus - Ford cd6000 radio code 15 Feb 2021 (Forum)
    Hi, could anybody please supply the code for my ford cd6000 radio? The s/n is v040613. Many thanks.
  • Why did our Ford C-Max automatic accelerate on its own? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Yesterday, my wife she was driving her aunt’s Motabilty car, a Ford C-Max diesel automatic. When she returned to the car with her aunt, she had great...
  • Ford refuse to fix my car under warranty - what do you advise? 12 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a Ford C-Max from Fords of Winsford (not a Ford dealership) in May 2016 and have subsequently had it serviced at Burns Garage (Ford) in my home...
  • Ford fiesta zetec s / volkswagen golf - New car advice 30 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    Hi all In a bit of a predicament over my next car. I have around £7000-£8000 to spend and have been looking at a Ford Fiesta Zetec S 09-12 but had last minute thoughts when I saw a few nice VW golf's mk 6 1.4. I understand that they are totally different cars ie one being fun and the other more
  • Ford Fiesta Zetec S 11 Jun 2001 (Forum)
    I have heard that there is a new Fiesta out at the end of September this year. At the moment there's a really good offer on a new Zetec S for £11,000 with £700 off with no part ex or £1500 off for my L reg Ford Escort Diesel with 75,000 miles on the clock, £750 off the finance, free insurance
  • Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.4 Brake fluid warning light problem 8 Sep 2008 (Forum)
    About every 2 months, the brake fluid warning light comes on when braking. The reservoir is filled almost to the max, but a small amount of additional brake fluid solves the problem for a couple more months. Is the sensor just over sensitive and is it normal to lose brake fluid all the time, even
  • Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta 23 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    I don't have a key code how do I get my number on it 4500rds eon and s/number is m139258
  • 2015 Audi A3 2.0 TDI 184, manual - A3 tdi satnav 'not enabled', headlamp dash message 16 Feb 2023 (Forum)
    hi all, My A3's Satnav has the 'not enabled' message, on the pop up screen. The Multimedia unit, in the glovebox, does have 2 slots, horizontal, about an inch long each, marked 'SD1' and SD2' So i take it its not a CD i need, to get the Nav operable, but some kind of SD card
  • Need a practical and fun car for £12k - what do you recommend? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I need to replace my faithful, practical, but dull, 14 year old, 70,000 mile Mazda Demio Escape, which was very well suited to its main task of lots of...
  • Leak in my new Ford B-MAX 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have just discovered that my new B-Max is leaking rain water very badly in the offside boot area. A protective sheet that I had on the floor of the...
  • Which small car offers good comfort for a passenger with back problems? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am currently running a Honda Jazz 1.4 i-VTEC ES which I find cheap to run and perfectly adequate for daily runs. However, my wife has a back problem...
  • Ford Fiesta - Tyres - how long lasting 14 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    Hi folks, Had my '57 Fiesta in for a service today and the tyres came back amber and one red. N/S Front = 3.0/3.0/3.0 O/S Front = 3.5/3.5/3.5 O/S Rear = 3.0/3.5/3.0 ("stepped, will cause noise when driven") N/S Rear = 2.0/3.0/3.0   Obviously
  • Ford Ka 2004 - steering heavy 16 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    My ka steering is heavy even after replacing the p/s rack,track rod ends and p/s pump. The tyre pressurse are ok any ideas ? as only thing left would be to replace the A arms thinking ball joints tight
  • Volkswagen Sharan (1995 - 2009) - 98 1.9TDi no power 30 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    Hi, can anyone help me: VW Sharan auto tdi. Diesel. when the engine got warm ( normal operating temp) it would not change gear, I.E. over taking at 50 it would not change up. I replaced the accelater pedel & potentimenter. it 's still playing up I.E. at 40 m ph, 3000 revs, max ease my foot off gas
 

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