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  Wife is expecting twins - what car should we buy? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is expecting twins and we're looking for a used car which will have space for a double buggy. Our budget is up to around £10,000 and reliability...
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  Should I buy this used Honda CR-V? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I reluctantly have to part with my very comfortable 31,000 2006 Volvo S80 SE D5 185 due to worsening back problems. A local garage has a September 2012...
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  Folkswagon 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I always read your bit in the Telegraph and have now started to think about swapping my Volvo V50 diesel, which I really enjoy driving, though my wife,...
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  How reliable are Ford EcoBoost engines? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My local garage is a Ford specialist, but not an authorised dealer. I am considering buying a new Focus/Fiesta/B-Max through this garage, but the owner...
• Ford Fiesta 1.4 2008 - Coolant leak Mk6 (late 08) Fiesta 20 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Evening all, hopefully someone on here will have had this problem, there's a very slight coolant leak on my 08 Fiesta, not losing that much but it is noticeable on a weekly check, dropping by about 10mm or so from the Max line. This did happen a little while ago and it was leaking
• Any - Car hire - Italy 26 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  prices as I will be going in a fortnights time and managed to swap from a Fial 500L compact to a Ford Grand C-Max midsize (although they are similar sizes the Ford has more bootspace which will be a big bonus) and got a £75 refund in the process. I suspect the hirers have spare capacity
• Toyota Avensis, Ford Focus CMAX - Seq Auto VS Auto VS CVT 30 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Hello,   I am considering buying  focus or avensis  or c-max
• Ford Focus 1.6 Ghia - X plate (2000) - Temperature gague in the red when driving at speed 19 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  When driving at motorway speeds of 70-75mph  the temperature gauge goes right up into to red. When you back off down to 50-60 mph, it falls back to about the 2/3rds point. The header tank is up to the max mark with coolant, and it does not appear to lose any fluid.  It does
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2004 2.0TDCi engine noises 29 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  The above mentioned car (54 reg) went for an MOT today, the tester refused to carry out the emmissions tests due to a noisy engine. He felt there was an internal defect and would not consider taking the engine up to max revs in case the engine suffered severe internal damage. To my ear the engine
• Best Automatic - Help Required 4 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Hi I'm thinking of buying a brand new automatic for Mrs D. Criteria: 1:Max RRP 16k - We are assuming we will get a big discount, so the cheaper the car the better! 2:Must have a 5 start NCAP 3: Has to be as high as the Ford fiesta, or higher for that commanding driving position. 4: No bigger
• Ford Focus - Looking to buy a Ford Focus 28 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  So I’m looking to buy a Ford Focus as it provides a little more space than the wife’s mini. Out of all the engines I’m looking at the 1.6 petrol around the 200-2009 mark as I have found a couple with reasonable mileages and prices at £1000 or less. The first one is a 56 plate 1.6 petrol with 53k
• Ford Focus - Radio code 1 May 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, Had to have the battery replaced and the stereo's code is no where in the previous owner's documents. I'd appreciate some help, thanks in advance. S/N: M015263
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  Automatic Transmissions 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Hello again John You have helped me many times re PROPER! auto boxes on cars I have bought. Can I ask you this please? Am looking at Mercedes 1.5 B160...
• Can I be a revolutionary? 9 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  wheel.  The dials are clear and there is a great deal of power if you bury your foot in the carpet....But I just dont like it.   Sure the steering is precise, but I prefer the steering in my S-Max, which seem less filled with novocaine, the engine is gruff at low speed which I thought
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  Which small cars have a reliable automatic gearbox? 20 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a one-year-old Honda Jazz for my wife in 2012. It’s proved reliable and practical for her needs. She initially wanted an automatic but we agreed...
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  Buying a car for high mileage 11 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a job which requires 30,000 miles of driving per year. I have £11,000 to spend and have no family, so am considering the Honda CR-Z - with the hope...
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  Engine destroyed due to spark plug failure 28 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago the spark plug failed on my 2010 Ford Fiesta, damaging the engine in the process. As a result I've been told it will cost £3300 to repair...
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  What shall I replace our Octavia with? 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Another letter asking for your advice. I am an elderly lady, now the sole driver as my husband is not fit anymore. We have a 2005 2.0 litre diesel Skoda...
• probs with my new runabout (Ford Escort) 16 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Good evening all, Hopefully one of you knowledgeable kind souls can help me please. I`ve just bought a 98 R reg Ford escort 1.8 estate for work from my wife`s best friend. The clutch is on its way out (i knew this when i bought it) and will be replaced shortly (any idea how much this is likely
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  New family car - Ford Mondeo or SEAT Toledo? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is looking at purchasing either a Ford Mondeo or SEAT Toledo as a family car. I would value your opinion on which would be the best overall...