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  • Michelin Cross-climate tyres - is it safe to have just two? 10 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Having read your column (http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/miscellaneous/2015-02/michelin-crossclimate-tyres/), when I needed to change just the front tyres...
  • Volkswagen Sharan (1995 - 2009) - versus Ford Galaxy build quality 29 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    Looking to buy a late 1990's TDI one of these two. Is there a difference between the Sharan and Galaxy in build quality? The Fords always look tatty to me.... any other reason to pick one over the other? Many thanks.....
  • Ford Focus III (2008 - ) - 08 1.6 petrol engine 115 bhp 10 May 2008 (Forum)
    Could someone please advise whether the 1.6 115 bhp engine as fitted to the Focus is actually derived from the Yamaha designed 16v engine or from Ford`s own Duatec design.?
  • ford fiesta head gasket 18 Apr 2004 (Forum)
    My wife drives a ford fiesta 1.8 diesel on an S plate 1998. It's started to lose water and there is a slight oil leak on the head. Obviously the gasket is on it's way out! I would like to have a go at changing the gasket. Is it a good idea or would it be best to let the experts do it?
  • Jaguar car co for sale? 4 Aug 2006 (Forum)
    The future of Jaguar, once one of Britain?s foremost car marques, is hanging in the balance as Ford, its troubled American parent, is poised to embark on a wide- ranging review of its poorest- performing assets. Last night Ford appointed Kenneth Leet, a former Wall Street investment banker from
  • Ford Fiesta Ecoboost heavy clutch 15 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    The clutch pedal of my Ford Fiesta Ecoboost 1.0 feels heavy. I tried a friends Renault Captur and it's clutch was much light. Is this a problem with Fiesta...
  • Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 2000 1.25 knocking noise from front n/s 3 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    hi there, over the last couple of months i have been getting this quite loud knocking noise from the n/s front suspension, it seems 2 happen on uneven ground and uneven road camber but nothing on a flat tarmac road. when i 1st got the noise i was told it was the top suspension mount i changed
  • Where can I find a worshop manual for my Rodeo Denver Max? 31 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a technical manual for my Isuzu Rodeo Denver Max, but can’t find any in the Haynes catalogues. Are there any other places I can find a workshop...
  • Which pick-up for towing? 21 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a pick-up to tow a 1700 kg caravan. Narrowed it down to Isuzu D-Max or Volswagen Amarok. Which would you recommend?
  • ford Focus - Radio Code Needed 29 Aug 2013 (Forum)
    Hi everyone, Just got my car back from the garage and the radio has been locked out can anyone give me the unlock. The S/N is: M074386 TIA JIM
  • Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 1999 2.0 belt and pump change. 15 May 2008 (Forum)
    how difficult is it to change cam belt and water pump on s reg 2.0 mondeo. and what are the problems.
  • Ever dealt with ebay? 31 Dec 2002 (Forum)
    I notice that ebay have Vauxhall parts cd,s. Some Ford and some Vauxhall technical cd,s. I would like to purchase these parts but I have never dealt with them before. What worries me is giving out my card details. The items are not of great value so I don,t really worry about them. What do you
  • A6 Avant S-Tronic: Is it better with Shell V-Power Nitro+? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My previous car, a Grand C-Max 1.6 TDCI 11 reg, which I had since it was 11 months old, had no end of issues with the sensors in the EGR, dealt with under...
  • What sporty, 5-door, reliable cars could you recommend? 18 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
    Our 12 year old Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sportback has done 100,000 miles, so will be going, and we need a third car to back up our Ford S-Max 2.0 Ecoboost and...
  • Jaguar XE engine choice? 24 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    When will Jaguar replace the Ford based 240PS engine in the XE as I don't want to purchase an old specification, but I don't want to wait beyond the change...
  • Tyres 5 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Ford C-MAX 2.0 Titanium automatic. At the last MoT I was told it needed new front tyres so I asked the garage to get some fitted. It has come back...
  • Mini Cooper S R53 vs Clio 197 vs Ford Focus ST M2 8 Apr 2018 (Forum)
    Hello, I am looking for advice on the best car to purchase out of the 3 above. I know the Focus is a very different car, but I am really looking...
  • Mk 2.5 Focus 1.8 Zetec S - Ford spark plug coil combi 1 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    Just trying to change spark plugs on 2010 petrol.  Removed engine cover and saw new style with coil pack on each port. Undone the screw and unclipped...
  • Ford Focus Zetec S 1.8 tcdi - repair problems 6 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    Hi, I have just had a timing belt snap (the main one was replaced at 95,000 miles) on my ford focus zetec S (59) with 156,000 miles, I was told that it was the inner one that snapped that has no replacement schedule ?? I have had it repaired (all new valves and pistons) and a new clutch
  • Are Cat S write off cars safe? 21 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I have never bought a category A, B or C car. However I'm looking to swap my ageing 57 plate Nissan soon and I've noticed a Ford Kuga for sale that is...
 

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