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  • Faulty windscreen washers - Ford Focus 17 Feb 2004 (Forum)
    takes it\'s water from the same resevoir, appears to work as normal. I mentioned this to a Ford technician and he suggested it might be due to screenwash gunking up the resevoir. His solution was to stick a hosepipe into the resevoir, however he can\'t have been overly familiar with Focus design since
  • Need a reliable used car for under £8k 15 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I need a reliable used car that will comfortably cover 15,000 miles a year. My budget is £7000 and I've been told to buy a diesel. I quite like the Toyota...
  • Nissan Micra/Fiesta/Peugeot - Used cars 24 Sep 2018 (Forum)
    Hi folks, new here. Looking for a new (used)car Only got limited money(max £600 but pushing it at that tbh) Just had to get rid of polo (engine issues). Paid 700 for it when I passed my test 5 month ago. Just sold it for spares and repairs £300! So out of pocket. So about me and my needs...I'm
  • Which new car for a 66-year-old with 2 hip replacements? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2004 5-door diesel Yoyota Yaris which I like very much. I have recently had a second hip replacement and am wondering if it is time to consider...
  • Should I buy a Meriva B or Mercedes-Benz B-Class with a push-button handbrake? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have driven a Vauxhall Meriva since 2005 and have been contemplating a change, perhaps to a Meriva B or possibly a Mercedes B-Class. These both have...
  • Which cars offer good comfort for a back pain sufferer? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I had a slipped disc a few years ago, and still get backache. I find that sitting for more than about half an hour brings on back and leg pain, and driving...
  • Can you recommend a good car with easy access for elderly drivers? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My husband (aged 86) is finding it increasingly difficult to get in and out of our rather low-slung Vauxhall Vectra Club, so we are looking for a used...
  • Secondhand small family car 26 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Our daughter is looking to replace her 03 Renault Megane Scenic 1.4 16v (in good condition, with full service history) for a second-hand (preferably 06...
  • Wrist and be thankful 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My wife suffered a badly broken wrist a few months ago, which has left her with restricted movement and weakness in her left hand. This is causing difficulty...
  • How easy is it for an experienced manual gearbox user to switch to automatics and left-foot braking? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I've been following the thread about left-foot braking with interest, as I've been considering switching to an automatic next summer when my Motability...
  • My front tyres are cracked - do I need to replace them? 16 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
    My Peugeot 3008 has Michelin 205/55 R19 tyres. Despite only 10,000 miles the the front ones show cracking on the outside treads. Are they safe to drive...
  • Isuzu D-Max Rodeo Denver (2003 - ) - Rust on galvanised tailgate 14 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    So if a panel is galvanised, how come I've got rust bubbling through the paint on the tailgate? Can galvanised panels be rubbed down and painted (surely...
  • Isuzu D-Max Rodeo Denver (2003 - ) - Alloys-centre hole size 18 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    I have some aftermarket alloys, but the central hole is larger than the hub, whereas the original ones are a snug fit. The wheel nuts are tapered. Is...
  • Vauxhall Meriva A MPV (2003 - ) - 2006 1.7 diesel. what is the max weight I can tow? 4 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    Hi all I have an 06 vauxhall meriva 1.7diesel. We go camping and are thinking of buying a trailer tent. Can anyone tell me what weight we are able to tow? Many...
  • Golf with too much oil 1 Feb 2002 (Forum)
    Hi I'm giving up my job with company car for for more exciting job instead, and looked at a G reg Golf 1.3 today. It seemed ok, but I am very suspicious of the oil level, which was way over the max level by about the difference between max and min again. Does anybody have any idea why this could be?
  • Couping with retirement 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I shall be retiring at the beginning of September and, having had a company car for most of my working life, would now appreciate some advice as to what...
  • Can I legally put a blue flashing light on my car? 17 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I have a blue flashing light, with a magnetic base. Can I legally put it on my car, in the event of a breakdown?
  • Ford Mondeo 1999 - Mondeo II central locking 17 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    the driver's door and boot only, also releases the o/s/r door.  I suspect I have some corrosion on a connector somewhere which is hydroscopic causing loss of power to the lock. The trouble is, I don't know where to start looking. Does anyone have any suggestions, please? Thanks.
  • 2.0 tdci mondeo - mondeo 56 plate tdci egr valve 21 Dec 2010 (Forum)
    and it`s £438!!!!.....question is will i need that specific one or will any egr valve for an 06 tdci work? i`d be very grateful if anybody can supply a definate answer as ford would not commit to saying anything
  • A good deal from the AA 5 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    The one-year breakdown coverage included with the CC3's factory warranty ends next month. I was more than pleasantly surprised to get a letter from Ford marketing offering another year for £47.75. That's AA Home Start, Relay, Roadside and Stay Mobile(?) for under £50. If I just wanted Roadside
 

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