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  • How do I find out if my vehicle is involved in a recall? 12 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I see there is a safety recall on 2010 - 2014 Ford Focus, C-Max, Fiesta ST and Kuga for possible cracked cylinder heads, which could result in a fire....
  • Best car for carrying three children in the back? 23 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to replace my Volkswagen Golf Estate with a new car, which can carry three children, aged from a few months to seven years old. I don't want...
  • Ford Fiesta - Coolant leak 1 Aug 2022 (Forum)
    Hey all  I have a 2009 Ford fiesta (1.25) and a big fat coolant leak. I topped it up (actually above the max line) and the coolant dropped below the minimum line after about 70 miles of driving.  I'm just wondering the best way to go about fixing it. I'm unemployed right
  • Ford Fiesta - Brake travel on 63 Model 2 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    I test drove a 63 plate Fiesta at a Ford dealership the other day. Having owned several different models of Focuses, C-Max's and Fiestas, I found the braking a little soft. As I braked the brake pedal seemed to me, to travel a lot further than I usually would expect before the braking
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 Does anyone know about volume of coolant 6 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    I would be interested to know (roughly) what volume of coolant (water/antifreeze mixture) is required to raise the coolant level in the coolant reservoir from the min line to the max line (in litres or millilitres). My car is a Ford Focus 1.8 petrol with the orange type coolant. I know from
  • Ford tibbe key numbers 28 Aug 2003 (Forum)
    Ever wonder how when you go to a Ford dealer to get a tibbe key cut, or even if you've lost the key number tag, how the dealer can cut a perfect copy just by looking at it, heres how. This method will also give you your key number as well. Look at a tibbe key from right to left, with the key flat
  • 2015 Astra 1.4 turbo - Replace engine or sc*** 28 Apr 2024 (Forum)
    ) 40,000 mile Ford Ka which his brother was planning to sell, valued at £ 2500 - 3000,                 if I were him I'd buy the Ka and sell the non-running Astra.  ( He commutes 40 miles each way so the Ka would have lower running costs
  • Ford Fiesta - 6000CD radio code 14 May 2023 (Forum)
    Help Anyone got a code for a 6000cd Fiesta radio - S/Number V130934 Thanks
  • Ford Ka 2008 - Radio Code 11 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    Hi anybody help with the radio code for serial number VO12631 Thanks in advance
  • Cheap runabout £2000 advice 11 Feb 2012 (Forum)
    I'm looking to buy a 2nd hand cheap runabout within the next couple of months, max price of £2000.  I'll mostly be using it at the weekends to get out of the city, or for a quick run down to the supermarket.  I've previously owned a Ford Puma, a Fiat Punto and a Ford
  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 2.0 tdci strarting problem 31 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    Hi there, I have got a 2006 focus 2.0 tdci. Just recently it has started to develop a starting problem. When you turn the key in the morning the glow plug light only lights for 1 second max and then you turn the key and it starts with no problems and then stops and the glow plug light comes back
  • Ford Fiesta lx - Ford fiesta radio 28 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    Hi, Just joined this site, as my battery was disconnected on the car and now the radio requests a code would appriciate if any one can help me get the code. s/n M049172 Thanks
  • Could you recommend an automatic with lots of load space and power? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm aged 70 and need a new car. I've had major spinal surgery and my surgeon recommended that I should be driving a bus or a lorry to be in the correct...
  • New Toyota Hi-Lux 3 Dec 2005 (Forum)
    and 1000 litres of diesel. The Isuzu D-Max gets a mention too by HJ. I tried this. Gutsy it is and they got their biggie to market ahead of Toyota, but it has that infernal Isuzu diesel rattle which makes it sound like one of our 60 years old passenger jeepneys and looks-wise it?s very bland, plus
  • Car sharing schemes 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    In your column you frequently mention that certain parts are used by more than one manufacturer (eg: old Ford Galaxy/VW Sharan/SEAT Alhambra), and some...
  • Which car is good for a retired couple to tour the UK with? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I have retired and are intending to cut down from two cars, a 2004 Volkswagen Passat TDi and a 2000 Ford Focus 1.6, to one. We will be doing...
  • Will the W204 Mercedes-Benz C200 really never need replacing? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2004 Ford C-Max TDCi with over 100,000 miles on the clock, which will need replacing fairly soon. I seem to remember you writing that if one bought...
  • Tees made 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We are now retired and would like your advice on which car/s might best suit our current needs. We fancy a Mini MPV for the added height giving clearer...
  • Is a used Tesla S a sensible buy? 18 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
    There are many three or four-year-old Tesla's on the market, probably because the four year 50k warranty has expired. I have read many horror stories regarding...
  • Can you recommend a car for a growing family in London? 1 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
    We're trying to decide on potential used cars, budget is up to £7000 (cash), for 2 adults and, at present one infant (may well be 2 within 12 months!)...
 

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