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• HJ the Mondewoe has gone, run'g in car? 17 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  The Mondewoe has gone, got £330 for it. The new car is a Nissan Primera 2.2 DCi S, not as basic as it first seems. I thought that as its FIRST service is at 12000 miles I would ask HJs advice on running in and oil changes. My own thoughts were change oil and filter at 2000 miles for a good mineral oil to the Nissan spec and then at 6000 change again to full synthetic for diesel engines with changes at 6000 after that.
• Mercedes CLS concept car goes production 23 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Due to the extremely positive public response garnered by the car when it was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the four-door CLS Coupe (that\'s what the new car will be called) will be built at the DaimlerChrysler factory in Sindelfingen. We\'re sure Mercedes\' decision to go ahead with the CLS would have something to do with the introduction of BMW\'s own large coupe, the 645 Ci.
• High redlines a fading trend? 5 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 2002 RSX (Integra) manual. It has 160BHP which generates 141 lb/ft of torque @ 4000 rpm. The Type-S version has 200BHP which generates 142 lb/ft of torque @ 6000 rpm! Please help me understand this. That means to get the extra 40HP in the S you have to rev each gear to 6000 and higher? I would much rather get all my torque down lower at the 4000 point.
• Which tyres for my Omega? 28 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Even a puncture on this model cant be straightforward. My local tyre man can get the following to suit my 2.5 petrol CD: (205/60's V rated or should they be 65's?) Goodyear Nct 5 @ £60, Continental eco contact @ £60 Firestone F700 @ £55 Mich MXV3 @ £67 Bridgestone ER30 @ £60 Vat is extra, but fitting, balancing etc included. I could say I am not too bothered about handling as it never works well enough to be driven properly, but seeing as I drive a lot on winding country lanes, thoughts on cornering abilities would be welcome.
• Can an S-Class be run on a budget? 18 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I've just bought a Mercedes S280 1997 4-speed with 95K and FMBSH to 88K. Short service due shortly. Can an S280 be run on a budget? I'm aware of Euro...
• Am I being too suspicious ?? 23 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  and that he would make the details available to the AA. Surely this is normal practice to view the log-book, what does that advert on telly say.. ?it?s not legite without it? or something like that? I walked away, very large steps the other direction??? Your comments please!
• Motor Museums 25 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I'm wondering if it's the 1250 that later appeared in the various MG's? Big section of landrovers which was a waste of space - even series 1's can be seen on the road still and a Freelander is *not* noteworthy. Other lowlights were a Rover 213 Vitesse from the 90's (why?) and various other modern cars of little interest. Interesting to see significant space given to jet cars - didn't realise they were ever considered yet there was 20 years of work on them!
• Change of Car 4 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  Hi I have just found out that my family is going to be getting larger in the spring and I therefore need to seriously think about changing my car, both to accommodate 'big mother' and little one when s/he arrives. I currently drive a mazda mx6, which I love driving. I reckon that my car is worth something in the region of 3,500 to 3,000. I can add up to 1,000 more, but that's about the limit.
• Clutching at straws-thanks one and all 12 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  His other tip was that if I will insist on not driving the van regularly I should weight the clutch down. So there you are and thanks again. Colin S
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  My son bought a Ford Mondeo privately which has a starter motor fault - does he have any claim on the vendor? 14 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son has recently purchased privately a 2002 Ford Mondeo that was advertised as being a "very clean original genuine example of this ever popular car"....
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  My Kuga PHEV has a CVT gearbox, are there problems with them? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 12 month old Ford Kuga PHEV recently and am very impressed with the automatic transmission which I believe is a CVT box? It's very smooth and...
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  What's the best medium sized used van? 10 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a medium-sized used van. I'm torn between the Transit Mk7 or the Transporter T5. I'd like it to last me at least three years maybe five at...
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  Where's the best place to buy a used Ford Galaxy? 1 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Do you still recommend Addison Lee for buying a used Ford Galaxy? Just saw some negative comments on other websites. Is it worth getting a mechanic to...
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  Need a baby friendly automatic used car 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used automatic vehicle that is as safe and modern for £5k. I am due to have a baby next year and it would be great to get something...
• Ford Mondeo Estate 61 plate - Ford 1.6TDCi & engine malfunction - limp home mode 1 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    As this has happened twice in 4 months the garage made some further calls to Ford who told them that the additives that supermarkets add to diesel are not the same as the additives big brands add to diesel.   So although I'm doing nothing wrong buy using supermarket diesel when you mix it with big brand diesel it causes a "gelling" in the fuel filter which reduces fuel pressure which the engine does not like, hence engine malfunction.
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  Buying my first car - what do you recommend? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy my first car (second hand) with a budget of around £4000. I need the car to get me to and from work, which would include motorway (substantial)...
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  Ford Fiesta overheating - can you help? 4 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My brother’s Ford Fiesta keeps overheating, but there’s no heat in the cabin or radiator. We have changed the following: heater matrix, expansion tank...
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  Towing with a Focus Ecoboost? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Just bought an Ford Focus Ecoboost 1.0 from dealer. Told them I didn't drive many miles except in July/August so asked if I should buy this or diesel 1.6...
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  Ford Focus DPF problems 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Have had the engine light come on and engine malfunction message displayed on my Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI. The car restricted itself to 40 MPH. Have taken...
• Ford Focus - Keeping Used Tyres with 5mm Tread - Worth doing? 5 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  I bought a  Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 (Petrol) [ Registered September 2008] in September 2009 and was pleased with the deal at the time apart from the fact that I didn't like the Hankook Tyres it was fitted with. I was suspicious as to why a 10 month old car did not have the original tyres because Ford always fitted the more well known brands ( Michelin etc.) on previous Ford's I've bought new and 2nd hand.