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  Slipping S MAX clutch 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Clutch appears to be slipping when carrying heavy loads (ie 7 people in car) and accelerating out of 3rd gear. The car, a Ford S-MAX, is only two years...
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  Is there a Motability car that is also capable of being used as a family car? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are about to receive the DLA at its highest award which will mean a Motability car will be available to us. We have had Fords since the year dot and...
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  Should we buy the second generation Mazda 5 for my daughter's family? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last year we bought my daughter and family a rather long-in-the-tooth Mazda 5 diesel that had done 69,000 miles. I admit it was a pig in a poke and is...
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  Which family-friendly company car do you recommend? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband needs to update his company car. He does about 25,000 miles a year so needs a comfortable, fast and fun car to drive. Currently he drives an...
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  Bad seats mean I need to sell my Avensis 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have an '07 Diesel Toyota Avensis 2.2. The front passenger seat is not adjustable for lumbar reshape and seat flatness, but only back tilt...
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  Does Powershift have a belt driven 'box? 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm on the lookout for either a Ford S-Max or Galaxy in Titanium trim, with a 2.0 petrol Ecoboost engine. I recently viewed a 2010 S-Max with 26,000 miles,...
• Car stereo recommendation please 15 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a Ford S-Max and I want to have Ipod compatibility and the ability to play MP3's that I have burned on to a CD. When I say Ipod compatibility, ideally I am looking for a replacement HU that has a cable coming from the BACK of the head unit so that I can hide all the cables to the Ipod.
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  Which reliable Ford should we buy as an all-purpose workhorse? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We would like to buy either a Ford Focus hatchback or estate or a 2008 Ford C-Max from British Car Auctions, where we have purchased several cars in the...
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  Coccyx pain - what's a comfortable car? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently driving a Kia Cee'd CRDI. With the current driving position and seat firmness I am getting more and more coccyx pain within 5min than I...
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  I am starting a small private hire firm - what cars would you recommend? 27 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to purchase two vehicles for use in a new Private Hire business. I have been recruited for a 'bespoke' service which will provide work on a part...
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  Second clutch and DMF burnt out after 3000 miles - is it fair that Ford attribute it to my driving style? 30 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The clutch and flywheel on my Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost (new since September 2015) were burnt out and replaced in November 2016. The dealer and Ford wouldn't...
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  What seven-seater? 23 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a car that can also be used as an occasional 7 seater. I like the Toyota Verso or the VW Touran. My budget is about £8,500, what...
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  I've put petrol into my diesel S-MAX - what should I do? 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I accidentally put 6.3 litres of petrol into my diesel Ford S-MAX. The car has since been towed home. Should I fill it up with diesel to dilute the petrol,...
• Ford - Powershift all bad? 22 May 2024 (Forum)
  We're looking at getting a 7 seater automatic MPV and I was considering the S Max or Grand C Max but obviously Google has horror stories about the Powershift transmission. Just wondering whether there are any versions that are more reliable, or whether people say it's a blanket no to all.
• Ford C-Max - Issue after issue with car 10 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  Bought from an independent garage (2011 Ford C-Max) had it 5 weeks and the clutch went, not just a wear and tear clutch part the actual clutch plate was In bits, garage we bought off wouldn't fix it as had had car over 30 days ended up costing us £800 at local garage and now the steering has gone, it's electric steering so no easy pump to change or part going to cost £1800 for a new steering rack, surely that's something that shouldn't go like that!
• Ford focus c max 2005 - Radio code ford c max 2005 2 May 2017 (Forum)
  Can anyone help me to find the code for my radio pleaseee!?  M017891
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  Can you recommend a family car for a family of six for under £8000? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a BMW Z4 2.5l with 60,000 miles on the clock on a finance deal. We have three young children and are planning one more. I need to get...
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  Ford service in North East England - software? 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've heard so many bad reports about dealers in the North East - I am worried - does anyone any recommendations of a good (cheap) dealer in the North...
• Ford C-MAX - Ford C-Max 2005 Radio Code 6000CD 8 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  Hi there, got a replacement battery and now need a radio code. Serial number: M095218   Thanks very much
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  Can I get my Cat S car repaired? 23 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had a minor collision with a wall in my Ford S-Max. I decided to claim via my insurance company. They sent my car for assessment and it's come...