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  Is there an issue with Ford EcoBoost engines? 16 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a second hand 2018/9 Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost and mentioned it to my servicing garage. Both mechanics took a sharp intake of breath and warned...
• Ford Fiesta SaloonMkV 1400 - Ford Fiesta Mk V 1400cc, bonnet release 9 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Tried to open the bonnet of my son's Fiesta but we hit a problem. The primary release works ok but the safety release cable has broken. I think there...
• Ford - Ford Endura 1.3 engine - avoid or not? 21 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I have seen a couple of potential cars, both late 90's Fiestas with the ancient push rod 1.3 Endura engine. My dad has one of these it has done 74k, it is a little it noisy but its a lot quieter than diesels of that era.l The motoring press all say to avoid them, but they are chain driven etc
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  Can we reject a car after clutch failure? 10 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  One of my relatives bought a 14 month old Nissan Note three weeks ago from a Ford dealer. The vehicle was a previous fleet car, and had 14,000 mile on...
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  How can I compare running costs for petrol, diesel, electric and hybrid? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used car for my company. How to work out the fuel / electric cost so I can compare?
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  Buying a new Ford Ranger Pick-up in Thailand. Can you help? 10 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  From regular reviews of your website, you obviously know a lot about car ownership in Thailand. I am from UK and I will be spending more time in Thailand. I...
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  Off the handle 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Being short, my wife has to have the driver's seat of her 04 Fiesta 1.4 Ghia fully forward when driving, for comfort and safety. For ease of entry and...
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  Cam belt confusion - when should the timing belt be replaced? 4 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm finding it difficult to definitive answers on cam belt changes on both of my cars. Some sources are saying 10 years/100,000 miles for my 2013 Jaguar...
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  Nissan X-Trail xtronic 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Hi. I am wondering about your opinion of the X-Trail 1.6dci x-tronic. From your other posts I see you rate the 1.6dci and I think it's one of the better...
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  Should I get the auto or manual Isuzu D-Max? 29 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a choice between an auto or manual gearbox on the Isuzu D-MAX, both 2.5-litre engines. Is there a preference? Not working the truck hard, just bit...
• 1991 Cavalier rearbrakes failed mot 20 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hi... My white Cavalier failed its MOT on the rear N/S rear brake So I replaced the cylinder Then with my wife I bleed the new cylinder by means of opening the vavle after she had started pushing the foot brake and closing the valve before her foot stopped moving. I did this until I was 100
• 2004 C-Max 1.6TDCi zetec - Front discs and pads replacement 8 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Due to a few hefty garage bills I've decided to replace the front discs and pads on my c-max myself. I am quite mechanically able although I haven't done much work on anything newer than a 1990! I would be grateful if anyone has any advice on changing discs & pads on c-max / mk2
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  What do I do if someone leaves an abandoned car outside my house? 23 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  A 2002 Honda Stream has been left outside my house for weeks. It's full of junk and has an old 2015 tax disc on the dashboard. Who do I inform to get it...
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  Can you recommend a reliable first car? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We need to buy our daughter's first car. Can you recommend something that's compact, but well screwed together?
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  Should I sue my local dealer over a flat battery? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Ford S Max six months ago and the car has suffered a flat battery on 10 occasions. As a result, it has been in the dealership for repairs...
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  What's your advice regarding my faulty automatic Ford Focus? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2012 Ford Focus automatic in March 2015. On the drive home I felt the gears were not working properly. I decided it might be different from...
• 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI Style Estate - Electrical Problems- Need Advice Please 27 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Car was Registered 1st Jan 2010. Car was seviced 20th August 2015 by main Ford Garage. Diagnostics said A service upgrade to the PCM was carried out. Map sensor fault was found. Map sensor was replaced 8 days later. To cut a long story short the car has been in the FORD
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 2001 1.6 zetec S breakdown 25 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I have a Ghia with the 1.6 Zetec S Engine. After sorting out the initial overheating problem it had when I first bought it (thanks in no small part to the members of this site), it has been a great little car with no problems. Today, i drove it to work and back and it was fine as usual. About half
• Jaguar S Type (2003) Airbag diagnostics 2 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  The new Jag's got a minor (!) problem. The airbag light is flashing an error code. A bit of internet trawling tells me it's flashing error code "19", but not what this might mean (except that on a Ford Taurus - same diagnostics possibly? it's a passenger seatbelt sensor) Anyone on here know
• Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Kia Venga, Hyundai iX20 - Best used mini-MPV/compact car? 6 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  I'm looking for a second hand compact MPV, or a compact car, ideally with a higher driver seat than normal cars. Narrowed it down to Mercedes B Class (although it does look quite big), Kia Venga, Hyundai iX20. I looked at Ford B-Max but noticed the absence of a pillar between front and back door