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  Buying a used seven-seater automatic - what would you recommend? 7 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My in-laws would like to replace their ancient Volvo estate with a nearly new seven-seater to ferry the grandchildren about. They really want an auto,...
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  Does historic vehicle tax require the vehicle to be insured? 12 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have acquired a 1978 motorcycle which I will be restoring. I have accordingly applied for a SORN, with the intention of applying for historic vehicle...
• Ford Fiesta 1.6 S - MK 6 Fiesta 1.6 Zetec DIY cambelt change 28 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Hope I'm not going to get my head bitten off here! but my son has a 06 plate Fiesta 1.6 S 130K with cambelt history unknown so needs doing. I want to do this myself using timing belt kit inc tensioner and also water pump. . I have the tools and have a done a few belts over the years on other
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  Ford Mondeo with engine rattle 5 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Mondeo has covered 114,000 miles.and had just passed its M.O.T and service, but has a rattling similar to coins shaking around in a tin can, which the...
• Ford Fiesta - gearbox reverse light plug 5 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  i am changing the full block due to small end bearings going and was plugging all the new engine in when stumbled across this reverse light plug on the gearbox was different. on my old engine it was a 2pin( T reg fiesta) and on the new engine(S reg fiesta) it was seven pins, anyone no my problem there ?
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  DSG : good or bad? 21 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Having been around for some years now, what is HJ's general opinion of DSG transmissions: for or against?
• Ford Galaxy (1995 - 2006) - 98 2.8 replacing cv joints on auto 12 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  i have an intermittant knocking on the front which increases/decreases with wheel speed. i am pretty sure its the n/s cv joint can anyone advise if i should replace both sides and how difficult a job it is on the auto
• Ford Escort CLX 1992 shifting problem 1 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  My 92 CLX escort has a tough time shifting from 3rd to 2nd. The gears bump and grind. If the RPM?s are under 1K then I can usually manage it. I have heard it might be the synchros. Any ideas? Any one heard that using a different tranny fluid viscosity will help? satgale@wwdb.org
• s reg ford focus 1.6L - gear stick problem 28 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Hello any advice much appreciated. My ford focus has developed a problem with its gearstick. Firstly when in gear the you can move the stick across to the next gear without going thru neutral. Ie you can move left across to first from third. The car continues in third even tho the stick position
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  How much will it cost to replace my Ford Mondeo ST24's rear suspension arm? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2000 ST24 Ford Mondeo estate ST24 has just failed its MOT. It requires a lower rear suspension arm. How much should this part cost and how much should...
• C Max or Octavia est 20 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Which will make me happiest ? Diesels of course.
• HJ's C Max Long term Test 6 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Well done, accurate and right to the point. I love my C-Max 2.0 TDCi Ghia and rank it as one of the best cars I have ever owned. Maybe I'm getting older (heading for 50) but there's nothing out there I want to change it for.
• Max Bids at Auction 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All, Through a friend who had a BCA account I once bought a car at an auction without attending cos it was 200 miles away. This was done by registering a max bid for the vehicle. I got the car but I paid only £100 short of my max bid and ever since I have been suspicious. I mean it would
• Ford Mondeo - Mondeo Autobox 2 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  A friend's Ford Mondeo has served him well for 19 years and is now 22 years old. Recently the grarchsnges have become worrying erratic changing both up and down prematurely. I suggested changing the oil and filter in the autobox but he says it is sealed for life. I am dubious that life meant
• Ford Mondeo - Vandals 8 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Took my Duster in to National Windscreens earlier this week for a tiny w/screen chip to be sorted. At one side of the garage was a 2013 Ford Mondeo, with every window stoved in bar one, which was the backmost small passenger one. It turns out to be a taxi drivers motor & his main
• Ford Focus 1.6lx Estate - Would the mileage put you off 19 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hi I am looking for a new (bigger) car and a s a new driver I have been looking at a focus estate 1.6 lx 2001 as the insurance group is low and within reach. ONly concern I have is the mileage at just over 130k but it does have full service history (with approved ford dealer) would
• Ford Mexico - Looking for Goodwood Revival ticket for Sunday! 20 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  ,     I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but I'm desperately trying to get hold of a tocket for the Sunday of the Goodwood Revival this weekend - I have my 1970's vintage outfit and a gorgeous Ford Mexico ready to go but the event sold out before I had a chance to sort out
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 03 2.0 ecu codes 12 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi have got a ford mondeo mk3 tdci,the fuel ecu,that sits on the n/s front leg behinde the wheel arch is damaged not reparable ihave located another ecu but two of the numbers are difrent mine is 3s7q-9f954-aa the other one is 2s7q-9f954-ea will this one work on my car has i can`t find my exact one
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  Have insurance write-off categories changed? 7 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Have insurance write-off categories changed?
• Is this car clocked? 18 May 2021 (Forum)
  I have seen a car listed for sale at a large independent dealer. It is a 2015 Japanese family car, which has 29,000 miles on the clock.  However, when I checked MOT history, things don't add up: 2018 - mileage 14,000 2019 - mileage 18,000  2020 mileage