March 2016
According to Ford, the 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 (105bhp) should do 35mpg around the houses (i.e. urban driving). However I am only getting 27 or 28mpg! Even if I do one longer journey per week (40miles) I only get 32mpg. Is this normal and do you know anyone with this model who has the same experience? Thanks. Read more
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I bought an engine but as delivered no injection pump, can I use the injection pump on my old one? I was asked by the mechanic that he will check if it needs decoding. I want help for those who knew about this. Thanks Read more
You can use the old pump,which is the easiest option,with no coding required..But you need to make sure it fits the bracket on the engine block as there are a few variations.
Hi got a summons through for having my front wheels about a foot over the white line, even thought i it i bit harsh i filled the form in, i had the summons through for a speed awarness course confused. Can i now fight the summons. Read more
Generally the place to fight a summons, once issued, is at the Court mentioned at the time date and place stipulated.
Post does not make it clear what is involved....
Hello i have just unplugged my 6000 cd to add an aux cable. I didn't think ahead. So now the unit on plugging back in is asking for the code. The serial number is
m009833... Read more
00 codes are top secret,but I am sure you will find it here;www.pumapeople.com/decode.php
Sometimes and usually under 2 miles. The gearbox " tugs" a couple of tims then the snow and overdiv symbols flash. If I switch off engine, then on it is fine.
I have read that under the air filter is nut which I can remove and partially fill with automatic gearbox oil and should cure the problem?... Read more
Getting a raspy noise when accelerating in 1.8 ford Mondeo petrol. Can a broken Spring cause this as drop links have been replaced. Steering also grinds when turning is this related? Read more
More likely to be an exhaust heat sheild come adrift.
Hi am in the process of purchasing one of these cars and wanted a bit of advice as to which one is more reliable and cheap to maintain.
Cheers Read more
Maybe I picked the dodgy one!
Down the years I've spoken to plenty of recovery men (I've had a fair number of break downs in various cars), and they're usually a good source on info about unreliable makes and models. Afterall, they come to recover hundreds of vehicles a year, so build up a picture of what's what....
I have a three month old Mazda 3 bought on a pcp deal. My wife has just driven it into a wall! Actually it was only at 1 mph and it has jest left three 1cm scuffs along the bonnet rim.
My question is, should I get it done at the main dealers or choose another (cheaper?) option. My concern is keeping its value as high as possible for when I return it on the pcp deal.... Read more
Good experience here with Chips Away. Needed to sort a bumper scuff and a bit of paint on a lease car. Done well, lease company couldn't detect the repair. Practical issue: they need clear road or driveway to work if they are working at your premises.
I have a question about registration numbers allocated to new vehicles.
( not personal plates)... Read more
My Main Dealer said they did not have any choice,not that I was interested anyway.
What about Section 147 RTA 88? (Google it)
Does this mean that a certificate has to be electronically sent and RETAINED on the smart phone?...
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It is a fact that different drivers, in the same car, on the same roads, can return fuel consumption figures different by as much as 30%. So without knowing exactly how you drive (acceleration, braking, typical cruisng speed, gear change timing etc) no one can say whether your Focus is giving good or poor mpg....