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Does anyone find the Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI prone to flat spots? 17 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Anybody else suffer flat spots at low revs in the Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI or find it easy to stall at low revs in first and second gear? -
A newer version of the same model car has higher CO2, why is this? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a 2021 (21 plate) Ford Focus ST-Line 1.5 diesel 120hp and part exchanged a 2019 (19 plate) Ford Focus ST-Line 1.5 diesel 120hp because... -
Simply obvious 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
In the past when older motorists like me hark back and wonder none of the major manufacturers produce a less complex car than is currently on offer with... -
What's the best first car for under £7000? 18 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for the first car for my daughter and can spend up to £7000. I will need to sell it on in 2.5 years so looking for something that may hold... -
New insurance after a crash? 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Just crashed my car and the insurance company is more than likely writing it off. I'm not sure how it works with insuring the replacement. Will it be a... -
Valetta parking 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have reached an impasse when trying to choose a new car. For most of the year, we live in Gozo: a wonderfully old-fashioned, sunkissed hideaway,... -
What's the best first car for a 17 year old? 11 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son turns 17 later this month and I am looking for guidance on a first car. Our budget is £2500 and I am thinking Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz, Mitsubishi... -
Is replacing a turbo an expensive job? 9 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 10 year old Kia Cee’d and my garage has just identified that the turbo is producing a whistling noise on acceleration. They also gave me the impression... -
Why don't Fords in the UK get Sync3? 19 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Having recently returned from a two week driving holiday in America, my rental Mustang had Sync3, which is a great improvement over Sync2. I also saw Fiestas... -
Which used car is best - Auris or Civic? 6 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a used (up to five years old) family car. I have £6000 to spend and have narrowed my choices to Honda and Toyota. Which car would you recommend... -
What motability car? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have ordered a Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel from Motability. Do these cars have any dpf problems? I do aproximately 15 miles each way on the motorway a... -
Long delivery times 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Back in March this year I placed an order for a Mazda 6 with a specification that meant that the car would have to be built. At that time a 4 month... -
Should my daughter buy the Ford Platinum Warranty with her used Fiesta? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is buying her first car, a three-year-old Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec with Sport and Tech Packs. The dealer is offering her the Ford Platinum Warranty... -
Swirl guides 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
My son has a 37-month-old SAAB 9-3 1.9 diesel that has done 30k+ miles. He bought it at 12 months old from Gordon Lamb Saab in Sheffield, which as since... -
Can you recommend a reliable second hand estate? 13 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Can you help me choose a reliable used car for taxi use with 45+mpg? My budget is £4500-£5000. -
I'm about to go into 12 weeks isolation because of coronavirus- what should I do about tax and insurance? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am 78 years old and for the next 12 weeks will be in isolation. My car will be garaged and not driven in those weeks. Where do I stand with regards to... -
Where can I sell my Jaguar? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am 73. I have been driving since I was 17 and in those years I have had many cars. However, I've never sold a car on the open market. When I had a new... -
Why is there no capital gains tax levied on motor cars? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Regarding BN's letter "Chevy chaste", I don't know whether the capital gains tax rules in the USA are different, but in the UK there is no capital gains... -
Going abroad for two years - what should I do with my Nissan Qashqai? 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a one year old Qashqai petrol 1.6 bought from new. She is going abroad to work for two years and can't take the car. What is her... -
Starter car 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 17-year-old son passed his test very quickly and has saved up for a car. His maximum budget is £2,500. We have scoured local papers and local dealers...
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