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• Ford s-max - Ford S-max reconditioned engine woes 25 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all, we are seeking some advice re our  broken car! Our 2.5 petrol s-max suffered a terminal engine issue last june(2013) requiring either a new engine or reconditioning the existing engine. We chose to recondition because a new engine was more than the cost of replacing the car.
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  S-Max Bluetooth draining battery 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have an S-Max 2007 (57) and have been advised by local dealer that the Bluetooth is draining the battery. I understand there is a TSB to correct this...
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  Need a car with three proper rear seats 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change my car and have one main criteria! It needs to have 3 distinct rear seats. I currently have a Ford S-Max which has this feature,...
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  Need a car with three isofix mounts 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We want to buy a car which will take three isofix car seats side-by-side in the back seat, together with large boot for pram - what would you recommend?
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  Need a used family car with space for a wheelchair 27 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are coming off Motability as my disabled son will possibly transfer to residential college in the next two years. In the meantime, we likely have to...
• If you have an S-Max.... 25 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Before reading this post, please note this was my own fault and I take full responsibility... However, if you have an S-max despite what Ford UK and Ford ETIS says the S-Max does not have a 'usaeble' 70 litre fuel tank. From my last two tanks I have got 62.28 litres and 63.54 litres in the tank. On both occoasions, the fuel computer claimed I had about 10 miles left in the tank.
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  Which car has the best disabled access? 11 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We need to purchase a vehicle with disabled access for our daughter. She doesn't need to sit in the wheelchair to travel, but loading with the hoist into...
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  I'd like to replace my KIA Sorento with a smaller car with a high seating position - is the Skoda Yeti suitable? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change my KIA Sorento, bought 15 months ago. I have now had to give up caravanning and am looking for a smaller car with high seating and...
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  Expanding family - what car? 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 4 year old and we have twins due in June. We currently have a Ford C-MAX and we are worried that we will not get three car seats in the back....
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 2003 - 1.6 Tdci - Loud 'tapping' noise under load 6 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I'm not sure if this is normal for a diesel engine, i had an old Astra 1.7 TD which was noisy as hell, and was hoping my 'newer' Ford would be much quieter! I've seen on other websites people mention hydraulic tappets. Anyone have any ideas or advice or similar experience? Many Thanks..... :( s
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  Need a family car that can carry 3 kids 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a "car guy" moving his wife and three kids from the United States to Bristol later in the summer. I'm loving all of our "new car" choices but quite...
• Ford B-MAX - Buying cat s car 12 Jan 2025 (Forum)
  I found this post really helpful and as I sadly don’t have a personal friend in the repair trade I’m hoping that I might get some help on here x Here’s a pic of my cat S car pre repair. Does this look like a fairly simple fix? Or perhaps you can’t tell enough from just this pic. I’m trying to clarify that if I got hit in this spot again that the car safety would function still as it should.
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  Can you recommend a reliable people carrier? 21 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a compact and reliable people carrier. Can you recommend a reliable model? I want to run it for 10 years.
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  S-MAX LX upgraded to Titanium - why? 17 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I viewed a Ford S-MAX 08 plate car today listed as LX and with Full Titanium top of the range spec. I checked the VIN number on the ford website to confirm...
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  Car supermarket sold me a S-Max with hidden accident history - what can I do? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A few months ago I bought a 2011 Ford S-Max from a well-known car supermarket. After less than a month of ownership the car started rusting. I took it...
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  Which 4-door hatchback would you recommend to replace my wife's Peugeot 206? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of replacing my wife's car, which is a 2003 Peugeot 206 Verve, 1,124cc. We would welcome your recommendation to meet the following requirements:-...
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  Buying a small easy access car 10 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a small, five-door, automatic car with a quality build/reliability reputation. As I have an arthritic hip, I need a car with a high driving...
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  Which SUV for carrying children? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is a company director and will shortly be needing a new car to contract/lease hire. She prefers an SUV type vehicle as opposed to a people...
• C Max 1000cc ecoboost 125 2015 - Ecoboost 1000cc 125ps turbo knocking 8 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Hi All My 1650 mile 1000cc ecoboost c max is making a soft knocking noise from the rear of the engine when cold. This is a bit like a bearing on a heater fan   ( theheater fan turned off of course when testing for noise) or a mechanical rotory pump knocking at low revs.
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  Which seven-seater is best for carrying young children? 5 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a seven-seater. I have three children under the age of three and am specifically looking for three full size seats in the second row that...