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• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2003 tdci zetec s estate - buy? 26 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Off to look at a private 2003 Mondeo tdci zetec s estate, 48k miles, silver, £3,500. The guys retired and had the car for 2.5 years, don't yet know how many previous owners. I've read much of the stuff in here about reliability etc, and I need to (somehow!) check the mileage is genuine - I've got
• Time to change the car - help 22 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  that is less than a year old. At the moment the choice has been narrowed down to :- Zafira Design (150BHP) CDTI - which I test drove for 3 days this month Astra Design/SRI Estate (150BHP) CDTI Focus C-MAX GHIA TDCI (unsure of what engine size to go for) Focus Ghia Estate TDCI (unsure of what engine size to go
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - Ford Ka, good first car? 1 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  My daughter is hoping to take a test soon and wants to buy a car to practise in and drive once she's passed her test. (she's unable to add herself to our cars insurance) She has a max of £1,500 and likes the Ka. At this price there are quite a few available. I have to go and look at a few
• mitsubishi lancer hatch petrol - replace car or refurbish 4 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  a mitsui fan and owned 9 Galants between 1982 and 2015. Budget max 7500.   B. If replacing will probably use a dealer as opposed to private or auction. Any comments gratefully received and many thanks in advance
• Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-5 30 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  Hi, My budget is £10k. Diving not much (max 3-5 k a year), mainly commuting and shopping on short distances. Looking for a SUV with petrol engine. I wish to have AT, however for newer models this would be much more than my budget. So I wondering, if would be better to choose
• Ford Focus - Ford Focus 1.0 ecoboost coolant fault 19 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  April 2015.  I didn't buy the car until August 2016.  Should the garage that sold it to me not have checked there were no outstanding recall notices? If the engine does need replaced (if further damage has been caused), should the garage I bought it from be liable for the cost??  
• Best 7 seater 4x4 or similar? 5 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  in. 4x4 desirable as we tow a kayak trailer from time to time. I also like the 'height' of a 4x4 type car. Considering xc90 or x5. But also an s-max. Any thoughts or other suggestions? Thanks
• sh 93 or 95 for same price? 16 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I'm currently looking for a second hand Saab 93 for upto £6500 but have noticied that there are a few nice 95's in the same price bracket. Anyone have any advice or opinions on which model to go for (93 or 95)? I'm not intending to do a lot of mileage (10000 max pa) and most of it urban
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  Why did the emissions for the Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec change? 10 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  The emissions on the Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec were 120g/km, which put it in band C, Euro 5 and £35 tax. Then in Jan 2015 the emissions suddenly went to 122g/km...
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  Why are there no 3.0-litre vans on sale? 3 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my Mercedes Vito which is a 3.0-litre CDI 120. But today no one sells 3.0-litre vans?
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  I want an economical pick-up that can pull a 3500kg trailer - what do you advise? 28 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I need an economical van or pick-up that can pull a 3500kg trailer. What's your advice?
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  What's causing the problems with my temperature gauge in my 2001 Ford Mondeo? 26 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The temperature gauge oscillates between optimal and maximum on my 2001 Ford Mondeo 1.8 petrol. My heater doesn't work well either. Most of the time it...
• Ford - Higher mileage with FSH or lower without? 11 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  So which would you choose: 1) Car 1 is November 2015 and has 40k miles and FSH 2) Car 2 is January 2016 and has 20k miles but has missed 1 service so has a gap of 27 months or 18000 miles with no service. Cars are identical in all other regards. Both main dealer, both
• Ford Mondeo Vignale - AWD estate 7 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  Hi Folks, I'm pondering replacing my trusty avensis with an awd estate. Safety and reliability are high on the requirements. I've been looking at xc70s 2015 onwards and possibly a mondeo vignale (I know I know) but discounts of 20% are available. I've discounted the skoda superb due to the weird
• Ford C-MAX - ford cmax only 2 years old from new, clutch gone 16 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, I've found these pages via google and also watched you on don't get done get Dom.   My cmax is 2 years old, 63 plate. I had it from new....
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  I'm looking for a new car to replace my Astra 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Vauxhall Astra CDTi (120) - it's lovely but is seven years old and needs to be replaced. I am currently considering a Ford Focus or...
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  Which pick up for the farm? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I require a replacement workhorse. While Land Rovers have served me well something a little more frugal on service and running costs is preferable. You...
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  Need a car for two tall parents and two child seats 10 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I are both tall (he's 6ft4 and I'm 5ft11) and with a second child on the way we need to find a second hand car with space for us and two...
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  Known entry 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car but am struggling to find the 'right' car My average mileage is 5-6,000 a year, would prefer a manual transmission. I am...
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  Which vehicle would you recommend as a replacement for my Toyota Corolla Verso? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Toyota Corolla Verso for seven years. It has been brilliant but the warranty can no longer be renewed and I'd like to buy a replacement. For...