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• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 31-08-2019 21 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  as under powered. This was probably based on their "expert review" of the 2015 1,5's. He recommended a CRV!! - the query was from a driver of a 12 year old Jazz - even the slow HRV would be OK for a driver of an asthmatic Jazz. Obviously they had not done their homework on the 1.5 Sport than can do 0-60
• Which new car to buy? 2 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  room in the back Still in contention Hyundai ix20/Kia Venga - cons are seems like old technology/models and due to be discontinued in the next few weeks with no replacement as far as I can see. Also very boring range of colours. Used Ford B-max - feels very comfortable
• Servicing costs at Ford Ind.Specialists 13 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Hi All Today I had my '97 Mondeo serviced at the usual place. These guys are independant Ford specialists,using Ford parts etc and have been around since the mid 1940's. The car was in for a main or as Ford call it a 'standard' service at 65000mls. Parts replaced were plugs,oil and all the filters
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  Should I get a petrol Peugeot 308 or a Toyota Auris Hybrid? 23 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm waiting to view and test drive a Peugeot 308 Allure 1.2 (130) auto that is being moved to a more local dealership. It's a 2015 reg with only 4000 miles...
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  What's the best electric van for towing? 15 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need a three-seater van that can pull a horsebox. My husband wants to go fully electric, but most small vans simply don't have the power to pull a loaded...
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  Can you recommend a ULEZ-compliant van that will fit our bicycles? 15 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2008 Citroen Berlingo Mulispace, which is perfect for putting bikes in without taking off the wheels, but it now doesn't comply with the London...
• Advice on buying a cheap used family car? 17 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  for things in the last decade and seem more expensive to run/maintain. I've narrowed it down a B Class Mercedes or a Ford C-Max. They seemed spacious and had decent boots and within the price range for petrols 2010-2012. I'm near Glasgow so choice seems a touch limited compared to London. I'd love
• Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet - Focus 1.6 Zetec, Zetec S or other? 8 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  compared to my current car. Is the 1.6 zetec s engine the same as mine?  If so, this is probably perfect for what I need (just me, the other half and a toddler).  What should I aim to pay?  I'm thinking that if I'm spending atleast 10k, I want to get something with ultra low miles
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  I'm buying a small van - what would you recommend? 23 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best small van that will fit a trials bike (approx 6'2 long)?
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  Which 3-5 year old small hatch for daily but local use? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife needs a small hatchback for mainly local work commute, school run etc. Must be five doors. Not a 'city car'. Budget is £5k. Ideally Petrol, manual...
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  New car has broken down - can I reject it? 11 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I picked up my brand new Ford EcoSport a few days ago. Within 24 hours, it had a steering lock fault and would not start. I was forced to call out the...
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  Can I use a 17-inch wheel as a spare on my Ford Focus? 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I Have 2013 Ford Focus Zetec S fitted with 18-inch alloys, inflation kit and no spare wheel. I am looking to buy a spare, but Ford doesn't supply 18-inch...
• c-max discs and pads 11 May 2007 (Forum)
  hello all, just got back from being out of country for a while. come home to find that my c-max 1.6 tdci requires discs and pads. does anyone know of anywhere that i can get good quality (OE if poss.) parts not at dealer prices. i've been quoted £286 for the parts!
• MOT numbers 10 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  I've just had my 1996 Golf VR6 MOT tested and the engine results are: Fast idle test CO 0.04% (max 0.30%) HC 18 ppm (max 200 ppm) Lambda 1.00 Natural idle test CO 0.02% (max 0.50%) The numbers look pretty good, but I honestly haven't a clue whether they are or not. Comments?
• Ford CMax 1.0 Ecoboost 2013 reg - overheating and engine replacement = lemon? 1 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  We bought the above car used in 2015, not knowing that the degas hoses were inadequate. (Ford recalled the Focus cars with the same parts, but not the CMAX models despite them being essentially the same!). Our degas hose failed this August, leading to the engine 'fully overheating, the cylinder
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  What small economical 4WD do you suggest? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We've just moved to a rural area, where the twice daily school run involves 6-8 miles - each way - of narrow lanes, which are sometimes flooded and muddy....
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  DSG’d writes 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I noted in your website ‘What to Watch out for’ section for the Golf Mk VI: "Problems emerging with the 1.4TSI and 7-speed DSG: jerking at low speeds,...
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1.25 Heating - only working on full heat. 12 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  About a week ago my heating in the Fiesta would only work on full heat ? Now ( lst 2 days )the heating is always on cold ?? I?ve tried turning the dials, turning the aircon on/ off, still no joy ? Any ideas ?? R. mda160. s
• Luton or Dagenham? Ford or Vauxhall?? 1 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  ? Are you VIctorious in your Vauxhall or Fabulous in your Ford? Find vigour in your Viva or fun in your Fiesta? Cool in your Cavalier or ecstatic in your Escort, we could go on and on unlike most of the cars of the 60's & 70's. It would seem the loyalty shown to both brands was indeed very strong
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  Is it necessary to change the gearbox oil in my three-year-old Ford Mondeo Sport? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Mondeo Sport petrol is nearly three years old with 17,000 miles on the clock. During my recent annual service I was told the car required a complete...