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  • Ford focus 1.8tdi 2001 - Handbrake needs replacing? 7 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    My 2001 1.8 ford focus has just failed MOT due to the handbrake only having 16% reserve. it was tightened in june but i still wouldnt trust it on a hill! So would this mean the cable(s) need replacing? If so which ones or all? I dont really trust them as they wouldnt give a quote without taking
  • Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 97 1.25 replacing drop links 7 Jun 2009 (Forum)
    Tried to replace front ARB drop links, according to haynes use a spanner to hold the side opposite the nut side. However on the original ford part on the car, the bit on the other side of the threaded side it is a round part with 2 vertical slices each side about 3 mm wide. On the new part
  • Ford Fiesta (1989 - 1995) - 95 1.1 Starting fault 19 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    Hi My daughter has a problem starting her ford fiesta after doing about 20 to 30 miles, after she turns the engine off, the car will not start again for about 30 minutes. Did a service on the vehicle and also renewed the oil filter cap which was broken, cleaned all the hoses to the air filter etc
  • fiesta mk 4/mk 5 18 Nov 2003 (Forum)
    I was told by a Ford dealer that i have one of the last fiesta mk4's(face lifted version-focus style lights/smiley grill), the car was built in november 99 and i understand the new shape fiesta mk5 was sold from november 99 onwards. Does anyone know when the mk4b actually finished production as i
  • New engine on 2015 Skoda Superb? 7 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm considering buying a used Skoda Superb from a car supermarket. It is a 2015 model 2.0 TDI SE, with 12k miles on the clock. I have a couple of questions: 1....
  • Kia Sportage Audi Q3 - Need advice buying used Kia Sportage or Audi Q3/Q4 18 May 2024 (Forum)
    Mrs . Also one with good spec. I lpersonally like Kia Sportage but I’ve seen Sportage from 2014/2015 doesn’t have leather seats but they look better than older ones who though have everything. My Mrs likes Audi Q3 s but I’ve had couple of A4s before and had loads problems ??.
  • What are the best tyres for my Volvo XC60? 8 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    What tyres would you recommend for a 2015 Volvo XC60? The car is presently on Pirelli Scorpion Verde 235/60/18.
  • What is the best non diesel car with a higher seating position? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 2015 automatic, 1.6 Volkswagen Touran TDI. It's driven approximately 8000 miles per year. Bearing in mind that we are in our seventies, what...
  • Which hothatch is best? 28 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Thirty five years ago I owned a lovely Golf GTI Mk 1, I would like to experience again the thrill of owning and driving a small, grippy and nippy car in...
  • Focus C Max - Collision data on Airbag module 19 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    Just fixed my C Max after low speed shunt . Seat belt tensioners gone off and replaced but airbags were OK Now I Cant put dash light out as diagnostic reads "Crash data stored". Can I just change Airbag control module for another one or is it Vehicie Specific and will I have to get my
  • Buying a used MPV - Which model is best? 3 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We are interested in buying a used seven-seat MPVv and have seen a 2015 Fiat 500L MPW 1.6 Popstar diesel on offer for 10.5K with around 5500 miles on the...
  • Recommend a fun, fast, reliable car for an enthusiast? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm almost 63 years of age and I've been a car nut all my life. I currently run a 10-year-old BMW 318 Touring and my wife's 2005 MINI Cooper. I love them...
  • Nissan Qashqai 2015 J11 1.5 dci - Oil pressure switch/sensor location 17 Dec 2022 (Forum)
    Anyone know where the Oil pressure switch/sensor is located on the 2015 Qashai 1.5dci engine
  • Ford Focus ST - Engine High Tempurature 11 Mar 2018 (Forum)
    was bubbling and whilst the coolant was just above min at the start it was way over max within minutes (clearly due to pressure); naturally the fans on the engine radiator were on. Now my issue is I’m at home can’t really take it anywhere and have no breakdown cover. Ford when speaking to them advised
  • Focus cooling fans 3 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    My wife,s 2002 ford focus 1600 cooling fans are running continuously even when the engine is cold. The fans always start up a few seconds after the engine is started. Have tried disconnecting switch on radiator, but this just stops one of the fans. Any suggestions? Thanks
  • Ka - Power Steering Problems 7 Nov 2003 (Forum)
    My daughter`s Ka was in at the main Ford dealers 2 weeks ago to have a new power steering pump fitted, and the problem has re-occurred already. Just wondered if any other Ka owners in the B.R. were experiencing similar steering problems ?????
  • Comparison between Mondeo and Passat? 17 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am contemplating changing from a 7 year period of owning Passats (present 55 plate 2.0 TDI SE) to a Ford Mondeo. What 58 - 59 plate models would you...
  • Ford Focus Estate - '09 Focus with Blaupunkt Travel Pilot fx Head unit 9 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    come away from the plug. I have trawled the web for a few hours but no luck so far and randomly slotting the stripped cable in to vacant slots doesn't seem like a good idea :-o Sure you would all agree?????? PS I can't get the plug(s) out of the rear of the stereo either, it has a kind
  • Ford Fiesta 1.2 s reg 1998 - Cambelt 31 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    Just had this car serviced but the history of the cambelt was unclear. It has been very reliable up to now and only cosy me £700 to buy but decided...
 

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