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  • Why is my Ford Fiesta struggling to get up to speed? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My P-reg Ford Fiesta Flight 1.3 is struggling to get up to speed. It can struggle one day and then be fine the next.
  • Is the Fiat 500 really worth £2000 more than the Ford Ka? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to replace my Vauxhall Astra with either a Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge or a Ford Ka 1.2 Zetec. The Ka is on offer in August for £8924 otr as opposed...
  • What should I pay for a one-year-old Ford Titanium TDI? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Can you advise what the target price should be for a one-year-old 59-plate Ford Titanium TDI (either 1.4/1.6) diesel? I am a cash buyer and I'm being given...
  • Ford Ranger - Cracked head after dealer returned it with no cool 18 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    Dear John, I have a 52 plate Ford ranger with 52000 miles on the clock and full dealer service history. In May 2004 it was in the local dealer for some accident repair it was insured with Ford.  After the repair I collected it from the dealer and set off home only to find after 12
  • Does my Ford Focus TDCi need a new timing belt at 61,000 miles? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have noticed on your forums that the recomended mileage for changing the timing belt on a Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI is 100,000 miles. I have a Spanish Focus...
  • Ford Fiesta (2009 - ) - Buying a new Ford Fiesta - price increase due? 20 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    We are currently looking to buy a new Ford Fiesta Zetec. Having found a good deal at Archers of Ashby: http://www.archersofashby.co.uk/New_Fiesta_Prices(discounted)/Fiesta_Zetec.htm We asked our local Ford dealer if he could match it - he couldn't, the reason being (he said) that the Fiesta
  • Peugeot 208 2015 - Small Claims Court to reject car? 28 Jul 2023 (Forum)
    Hi all- I'm having to go down the legal route to get my money back on a car, and wondered if a Small Claims Court is the right way to go. Back story is on the 'Technical' forum, but a summary is: We bought a 2015 "Style" (1.2 VTI) from a dealer last week
  • Experience of CRA 2015 and Section 75 CCA 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
    customers. Explained the situation and the person still said they could not help. Then I rang Consumer Advice and for the first time I spoke to someone who clearly knew the law. Confirmed that both the jeweller and Barclaycard were incorrect and that I was entitled to a full refund under CRA 2015
  • Audi A4 - Kuhmo or Hankook 19 May 2014 (Forum)
    Need a couple of tyres for the A4 Understand that Hankook s are fitted OE to Mercedes and Kuhmo to other German marques. The hankooks are a little more expensive than the Kuhmos. Which would you recommend?
  • New VW Golf Estate - Climate control not available 3 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    As far as I can see, only manual aircon is available in the S, SE and GTD, no climate control. Seems rather 1980s to me.
  • vauxhall omega - windscreen wsher pump 13 Dec 2010 (Forum)
    how can I test pump is u/s before buying a new one I can hear pump working when I press stalk but no water at nozzles
  • Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - Car Won't Accelerate 22 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    My Wife's Corsa had a flat battery , bought a new one however car will now not accelerate ? Any ideas s??
  • The Professionals ITV4 31 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    Is anyone else enjoying the current re-runs of the Professionals on ITV. A feast of MKll Granadas, Capris & SD1's etc for the car voyeur. Much better than Life on Mars. http://www.personal.u-net.com/~carnfort/Professionals/profcars.htm
  • The last 2-WD production car with grease nipples 25 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    Does anyone know what the last 2-WD production car with grease nipples was? My guess is the Rover 100 (metro) in 1998.
  • Hummer H3 - anyone seen one? 22 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1002/1002370_uks_first_hummer_shop_opens.html HJ has info in his CBCB. Said something about drivers being hit by future tux hikes - ouch!
  • Where to find aircon drain on 01 Focus? 3 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    Noticed that SWMBO's Focus has condensation on the screen every morning now. I'd like to check the drain(s). Where do I find it/them?
  • A Mini Adventure 28 Nov 2006 (Forum)
    If you are going to hit a brick wall then, it would seem, a BMW Mini is pretty much up to the job of protecting you...:-) http://www.southportforums.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=50367833 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What\'s for you won\'t pass you by
  • VVT-i 2 Apr 2006 (Forum)
    I have now read a number of reports on Toyota VVTi engines suddenly suffering from high oil consumption. Is this a characteristic of the VVTi engine design or just 1.6's. Can any help with experience or knowledge please ?
  • Nissan Primera 9 Sep 2005 (Forum)
    I have just bought a 2.0 turbo diesel, S reg, 91K. Can anyone tell me what type of drive is used for the cams. Chain or belt, if the latter at what mileage should it be changed. Thank you.
  • Unmarked Police Cars 26 Apr 2005 (Forum)
    Does anybody know if the law requires you to stop when an unmarked police car signals you to pull-over? (Recently there's been a spate of hijackings involving...
 

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