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The car I bought from a dealer looks like it's been involved in an accident - what are my rights? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
Five months ago purchased a one owner Fiesta from a dealer with a 12 month Ford warranty. Just after delivery, I contacted the dealer explaining that the... -
Does the Ford Fiesta use a DSG gearbox? 2 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have test driven a Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Powershift and was really impressed with it. However, I've now been told by men 'in the know' that its probably... -
e class 2015/6 - mystery symbol on dashboard 19 Oct 2020 (Forum)
I've a symbol on the dash I can't find any info on. A small car with a few little blue lines coming out of the rear window looking a bit like a wi fi... -
What is the lowest mileage car I should buy? 19 Apr 2021 (Forum)
I am a low mileage car user around 5000 miles before lockdown and perhaps around 3,000 during the pandemic. I am looking at cars between 2015 to 2018.Here are a few I have picked out at random. £5,500 97,000 miles 2014 £6,7000 66,000 miles £6,999 -
Small hatch decision 26 Mar 2010 (Forum)
My mother in law is looking to replace her current motor with a new or very recent s/h model (ie 59 plate) and she's narrowed the choice down to the following: Vauxhall Corsa Honda Jazz Ford Fiesta VW Polo Must be 1.4 ish engine and must be petrol. She'll be doing -
Old cars, modern fluids. 1 Dec 2009 (Forum)
To sort out a debate we had in the office today. Are modern fuels and oils beneficial for old cars? If a common pushrod engine from the mid 60?s (Ford Zephyr for example) were to be completely rebuilt as original and then run using synthetic oil and modern fuel (with lead replacement additives -
SAAB - SAAB "too much a man's car"... 16 Sep 2009 (Forum)
?although my wife?s friend did not explain. I don't know what model she has but she is interested in the automatic version of mine, i30 Hyundai Comfort. In a similar size class, with not too much price variation, are Kia Cee?d, VW Golf, Ford Focus and Skoda Octavia. She would be more interested -
Bill Blydenstein passed away 27 Oct 2007 (Forum)
in the 70/80"s and i was a die hard ford man apologies if this great man has already had a mention -
Vauxhall - Unloved Astras? 19 Sep 2007 (Forum)
cars are bland and average in comparison to the Ford, VW, etc. equivalents? There's a baby on the way, so I'm considering a small diesel estate, so.. are Astras any good ? Simon -
Pinto valve gear 17 May 2006 (Forum)
I have a very simple but quite urgent question that many br people can answer off the tops of their heads, but I can't because I've never owned one. Is and injected 1983 Pinto engine in a Ford Scorpio provided with hydraulic tappets? My hostess's example here in the mountains of S. Spain sounds -
Fiesta Immobiliser Prob 25 Feb 2004 (Forum)
Hi I own a ford fiesta xr2i 1.6 (H plate) with a Laser Line Immobiliser that i think was installed in the 90's. I seem to have lost the Fob to demobilise the car. I brought the car second hand from a friend and he does not have the alarm key for the device. What steps can i take to get the car -
Car Reviews and advertising 5 Jan 2002 (Forum)
An interesting article in today?s Telegraph when ?Motormouth?(Mike Rutherford) resisted the advances of high powered Ford PR men and wrote a pretty damning article on the new Fiesta. Admittedly a subjective view, but there seems to be a correlation between the amount of advertising manufacturers -
Mondeo Faults 9 Jul 2001 (Forum)
faults. Eventually, I removed the fuse to the alarm. Next day, it won?t start ? flat battery, so that?s re-charged. Lasts a few days and its flat again. It?s an original battery, so I replace it. While replacing it I check the current draw for the whole car; 300mA. I tried the Ford website ? no use -
Are any of the apps available to turn a smartphone into a car code reader any good? 24 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
Are any of the apps available to turn a smartphone into a car code reader any good? -
Ford Transit (2006 - ) - Bad Mechanic, what now? 27 Aug 2009 (Forum)
I?ve a 1972 Ford Transit Camper. I was having a brake problem with loosing fluid so called out a mobile mechanic. He diagnosed a problem with the rear brakes, asking me to get the parts. As instructed I bought, shoes, fit kit, cylinders for both sides and he came and rebuilt the brakes. Less than -
Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1998 1.4 Should I stick to 15W-30 oil ? 14 Feb 2009 (Forum)
Hi, I owned for five years a fabulous Fiesta Zetec S 1.4 from 1998, and even though the engine seems to be working fine -it has 72000 kms in the clock-, I wonder if I should use a different motor oil since my owner's handbook recommends 15W-40, perhaps because Ford considered that the car would -
Drum Brakes - Ford Ka 5 Oct 2005 (Forum)
Hi, My Girlfriends Ford Ka failed its MOT on an inefficient nearside rear handbrake and footbrake. I removed the drum and the shoes were shot (the friction material had split from the steel.) I replaced the shoes and thought the problem must be sorted. After several failures / restests I finally -
Is a harsh ride caused by sport suspension or tyres? 20 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a new SEAT Alhambra 2.0-litre diesel auto in SEL spec. It has 225/50 R17 self sealing tyres. The ride around town is very harsh and we... -
Which sporty car for my elderly mother? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My mum, well embarked on her 80s, has decided she 'wants a more sporty car' (don't ask). She is a strong willed lady, in full possession of her faculties... -
2003 Ford Focus ghia - MOT advisories 3 May 2014 (Forum)
Hi I know nothing about cars but have recently bought a 2nd hand 2003 Ford Focus Ghia. Was informed it was in perfect working order but since purchase have noticed the MOT came with 10 advisories. I'm now worried I have purchased a heap of junk. The advisories are: 1. Supplementary
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