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  • What should I replace my Volkswagen Passat with? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter runs a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 diesel Estate but no longer needs the space and needs to carry two smallish dogs and one husband. She doesn't...
  • SUV or MPV - Cheap car/van, SUV or MPV 17 May 2019 (Forum)
    , but the extra room is great for when I go to auctions and buy furniture etc. So do I keep looking at MPVs, or should I also look at SUVs? And if so what of each category?? A mate advised me on old Honda HRV 3 door, or Nissan X-trail for SUV. And Ford Galaxy or S-Max for MPV. Any others I should look
  • What is causing '50p tyre syndrome' on my Ford C-Max? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCI CVT auto has developed a droning noise from the rear axle. It’s been in my local garage twice because I suspected a bearing had...
  • 2004 C-Max 2.0 TDCi fueling probs 14 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    Just thought I'd share our exprience of our C-Max bought in Nov. 06 with only 13k on clock. Bought the car from one of the {edit by DD} large car supermarkets and was initially pleased with the car. After a week or so the wife said it was driving "like it had the hand brake on" during
  • Ford Fusion - Ford kw2000 code 29 Feb 2020 (Forum)
    Hello the battery has died in my ford fusion and the raido is now locked  Model: kw2000 S/N:M029603 Can anyone help please
  • Ford Focus (2011) 1.6 petrol - o/s driveshaft oil seal leaking 6 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    Is anyone aware of problems with the o/s driveshaft oil seal on the new Focus?    My car is a 2011 Focus 1.6 Zetec. A year ago at it's first annual service (at 8.5K) the dealer reported that the o/s driveshaft oil seal was leaking and replaced it under warranty
  • Ford refused to replace the DMF in our Ford Transit under warranty - why is this? 30 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Our two year old Ford Transit Connect has just had to have a new dual mass fly wheel in it. Ford refused to change it under warranty because they said...
  • First among equals 12 Jun 2001 (Forum)
    Regarding buying used casrs. I am considering Ford's Mondeo, Honda's Accord, and Toyota's Avensis.... Max Budget is 6000 quids. Any body there to suggest which one to go for. Is there any website to compare cars? Where it gives exact comparision . I forgot the site name.. MANY MANY THANKS
  • Can you recommend a car with easy access? 31 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am getting on in years and am not as flexible as I was. As a result I need to get a newer car with a higher riding position for access and egress. Will...
  • Help with Ford Powershift clutch packs 17 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Last year my B-MAX 1.6 auto was in and out of a dealership while they tried to find the cause of juddering when accelerating out of corners or up hills....
  • ford mondeo 2.0 tdci 130 (2006) - dmf/turbo 22 May 2015 (Forum)
    the dmf on my mondeo is rattling like a bag of epileptic spanners, i took it to the garage to get it confirmed (which it was) but when it was plugged in to diagnostics it was showing a turbo fault code. The turbo was rebuilt in october 2014 and the actuator repaired in april 2015, the question
  • Can you recommend a petrol van to replace my old, diesel Ford Transit? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I need to replace my 2010 Ford Transit van (diesel) for a less polluting one. Euro 6 or 6.2 maybe. My van has a capacity of eight cubic metres and carries...
  • Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - new one - £4,995 whats the likely experience? 10 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    New 57 reg Ka`s on sale at Ford dealers for £4,995. What`s the likely lifespan (engine and body)and typical problems that would be encountered in ownership? I seem to remember paying just a few hundred less than that in 1985 for a VW Polo C. That`s 22 years ago and the Polo was in the family
  • Which Automatic gearbox is the most reliable? 12 Aug 2021 (Forum)
    I am looking to buy a 2014 plate automatic car however I want to go for a car that is known for a reliable gearbox. I don't need anything fancy and tend to drive locally mostly. I have been looking at the following cars. Ford fiesta, Focus, C Max or B Max, Honda Jazz, Nissan Note, Mazda 3, VW
  • What to look for in a used Skoda Yeti? 22 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My father's looking to replace his 2003 Ford Focus. He wants something slightly bigger but can't be much longer due to tight parking at his work. A Skoda...
  • C Max, Golf Plus or something else - Car choice conumdrum 12 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    My wife has a Nissan Note and I currently have an 03 Ford Fusion, basically I'm looking to part ex my fusion against something newer ideally 09-11 plate,  when it comes to cars I'm insanely boring & practical, I'm after a car that's reliable, has low running costs (tax & mpg
  • Ford C-MAX 1600 TDCi - Ford 1600 TDCi diesel performance issue 6 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    I have a March 2011   Cmax with a 1600 cc 115 ps Duratorq diesel. 9600 miles. ie not yet fully   run in.     I have...
  • 2004 diesel ford c-max - glow plug replacement - ripped off? pls help !! 2 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    Hi posting on behalf of my elderly father. 2 wks ago his car wouldn't start when he came out of the supermarket, drove there fine. called aa who sprayed it with quick start and advised he take it to main dealer to be checked over. this was on the friday. ford had the car over the weekend
  • Which single car could I replace my Renault Avantime and Fiat Punto with? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Renault Avantime V6 and a Punto 1.1. I need to switch to just one car. I'm thinking about a Golf but which model? Or do you have an alternative...
  • What do you think of the Powershift auto gearbox in the Ford Kuga? 12 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of buying a new Ford Kuga with the Powershift auto box, but have heard various adverse reports about reliability and performance of these...
 

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