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  • power steering fault 23 May 2003 (Forum)
    I have a problem with the power steering on my peugeot 405 1.9 turbo diesel. When turning right the steering is very stiff and notchy but when turning left it\'s ok. Has anyone got any ideas as to the problem .
  • WWW car price guides? 14 Aug 2002 (Forum)
    Can anyone suggest a website for getting private sale valuations for s/h cars? Glass's and autoexpress give only trade-in / forecourt figures and Parkers won't work for my car for some reason. TIA Phil
  • Golf for sale 12 Feb 2002 (Forum)
    1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.4 S 3dr Hatchback etc. Message erased (the sender had posted to the wrong thread, and as yet we don't accept private ads, especially without a request for prior clearance). Martyn Back Room Moderator
  • Cup Holders 4 Feb 2002 (Forum)
    I always wondered what use cup holders were - on the motorway this morning, I glanced across (enviously) at a lovely S class Mercedes and noticed the driver was busy cleaning his teeth! And no we weren?t stuck in traffic at the time!!
  • Smelly Primera diesel 11 Mar 2001 (Forum)
    My 98'S Primera Turbo diesel really smells of diesel vapour when idling. We've had the car checked, fuel return pipes replaced and washers on the fuel pump replaced, but it still stinks. Any ideas?
  • Ford Fiesta/Peugeot 308 - Ford Fiesta/Peugeot 308 Engine query 30 Mar 2022 (Forum)
    Hello, I am looking at buying a second hand cars, but I am not very knowledgeable about vehicle technical matters. I have recently viewed a 2011 diesel Ford Fiesta and a 2012 diesel Peugeot 308 and I noticed something in common with both of them, which didn't seem normal to me. They both
  • 2006 Ford Mondeo Ghia - Ford Mondeo Radio Code 27 Sep 2021 (Forum)
    Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help with a radio code for my Ford Mondeo, recently had the alternator and battery changed and haven't been able to find the original code in any of the paperwork.  It's a 2006 Ghia and the car has the original Sony radio/cd player that came
  • Ford Focus - Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI Bad MPG Fuel consumption 5 Aug 2018 (Forum)
    Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any experience with Ford Focus Diesel model (2007) doing quite bad economy on both urban and extra-urban roads? I had this car since March 2018, always passed MOT, always serviced regularly (according to the service history) but I
  • Why does my Ford Fiesta keep overheating? 15 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
    Why does my Ford Fiesta keep overheating?
  • Ford Focus Combi 2008 1.6tdci 80kw - Ratle sound 1.6tdci Ford Focus G8DB 1 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    Hi! First of all, pardon my eglish. It.s not my first language.   I own a Ford Focus from 2008, with the dv6 engine that has 80kw. A while back I started hearing some strange noises from the engine. These noises are similar to what you hear on a car with a faulty DMF
  • Ford Fiesta - 2003 Ford Fiesta 1.3 petrol rattling when turning 26 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    Hi New to this forum Looking for some advice I have a 2003 Ford Fiesta 1.3 petrol 60k and I noticed yesterday there is significant rattle coming from the engine when I turn the car off. Car starts and drives normal but does have a tapping noise when at idle but that has been there for a year
  • Ford Focus ST - Ford SYNC. Phone Wont Pair 19 Dec 2013 (Forum)
    I've followed the instructions to pair my phone on SYNC and after connecting a few seconds it drops connection. My phone is on the Ford list to work with it. It updates regularly. The Bluetooth is on and connects successfully. What I have read is that some older Android phones
  • What's the best used car for high mileage use? 6 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My son commutes 50,000 miles per year, mostly on motorways. He currently has a 2004 Vauxhall Astra diesel estate, but as the mileage has racked up he...
  • V reg 1.8 Ford Focus - Ford Focus rear lights 28 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    Hey, wondered if someone could help me. I have my MOT booked in tomorrow on my V reg 1.8 Ford Focus One of the reg plate lights was out so I pulled the cover down to replace it, stupidly with the lights on. Saw a spark and a fizzle and they went off
  • Ford Focus Saloon - Ford Focus Starting Problems 1.6 Petrol Auto. 9 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    Hi. We've got a 2003 Ford Focus 1.6 Saloon automatic and for about a year we've been having intermittent (sporadic) starting problems where if you turn the key, all the dashboard lights come on like normal, and then nothing, just a click. We had the starter motor replaced about 10 days ago
  • Ford ranger - Dealers verbal agreement on price 21 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    Ordered the car in April 2012 with an estimated delivery date of July 2012. July came and went and a new delivery date of the end of 2012 was given. After chasing Ford head office customer relations direct eventually got delivery on 1 June 2013. When picking up the vehicle was told that there had
  • Ford Focus - Ford Focus 2 facelift soundproofing 19 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    Hello! I'm thinking of buying a 2009 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol TI-VCT. A few days ago I got the chance to ride in a friend's 2007 Focus (pre facelift). I was very surprised by the sheer amount of tyre/wind noise that occured at speeds no higher than 55 miles/hour. I read here on the forums
  • Ford Focus - problem in automatic gear ford focus 2005 15 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    hello  i have ford focus sedan year model 2005 .1600cc automatic transmission. i have the following problem:  after driving for some time especially in urban driving  when i move the gear stick to PARK mode: 1. the transmission warning led turns
  • Ford Focus - Ford Focus - Drivers door lock problem 5 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    I have a 1998 1.6 Ford Focus, around 76k miles. I can't lock the car from the drivers door anymore using the key.  It feels like the key can't turn left as there is a lot of resistance.  I can lock the car ok from the passenger side door using the key.  I can still un-lock
  • Ford Fiesta - Ford Remote Key 15 Oct 2011 (Forum)
      I have just bought a 2001 (51 reg) ford fiesta. It came with 2 keys, both have the red insert in the top of the key, but it doesn’t have a remote key. I am hoping the previous owner
 

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