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• Ford C-Max - faulty engine response 5 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  I have an old ('04) Ford C-Max with a 2.0 diesel engine which I believe is pre DPF. The car has an engine problem which, though very intermittent, is potentially dangerous.  The last two times it happened were both at junctions, the engine idling as I waited to pull out into a larger road (in one case a fast A road).
• Ford C-Max - Idling Speed Problem 12 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I have an 09 Ford C-Max; 1.8 petrol vehicle which has a problem with the idling speed when re-starting the car after it has been parked for an hour or so. When starting from cold in the mornings, the engine rpm is about 1100rpm and normal idle speed seems to be about 750rpm.
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  Powering down 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Ford C-Max Zetec 2.0TDCI and are going to obtain a newer car with a smaller engine. We both have mobility problems affecting getting in and out...
• Ford Mondeo - mk2 mondeo 1.8 verona mot emission please help 18 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    results  fast idle test engine speed 2870 rpm  co2 = 0.43 max 0.30  hc = 49 max =200 lambda = 1.013 max = 1.090 so hc and lamda have passed 2nd fast idle test engine speed 2960 rpm  co2 = 0.42 max  0.30  hc= 25 max =200 lambda = 1.009 max 1.090 so hc and lambda pass again just co2 fail   natural idle  engine speed =950 rpm max is 775 rpm, any idea on how to sort this am now totally skint having replaced 4 tyres, rear shock new cat and new front brakesonly thing i may be able to offer for a clue is its starting drinking petrol like its going out of fashion last few weeks and the mot tester says it smells rich.
• Ford Transit - 500 Transit vans stolen in W. Yorks in 2015...? 15 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  With regard to : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-35317582 If this is true, then that's a huge amount of vans stolen in one area, a rate...
• Any - Alternatives 15 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  It would be a sort of interim car as the dogs are getting on (12 & 13) though the height of the boot isn't really an issue as we have a flexiramp.  Budget is up to 6k & cars l've got in mind are: 1. Ford Focus 1.6 estate 2. Vauxhall Astra 1.6 estate 3. Ford C Max 1.6 4. Suzuki SX4 - S-Cross 1.6 (not many nearby) All above manual transmission. Would need to be fairly local (30 miles of WV16 post code)  Alternative suggestions welcome.
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  What's the best car for a family of five? 12 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise on a used family car for us? The car will barely be used Monday to Friday but will be used for short trips into town at weekends. It will...
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  Buying a family car - Audi A6 or Volvo XC60? 10 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Having had Volkswagens and Audis before, we are looking to change our Ford S-Max for something a little more rewarding to drive with a good solid feel....
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  Which car allows for three child seats to be fitted across the rear seats? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have two children under four and have another on the way. Could you advise of a car that will fit three child seats across the back? I am afraid...
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  Seven up 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a friend who has a FIAT Multipla and asked my advice about buying something different. He has 12 grand children but doesn't want a people carrier....
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  I'm looking to buy a used van. Would you choose a Ford or a Volkswagen? 14 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We are in the market for a new company van and have the option of a 2014 Volkswagen Transporter or a 2015 Ford Transit Custom. Which van has better build...
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  Which cars offer rear hinged doors for disabled access? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Other than Rolls-Royce, are there any cars with rear-hinged doors to assist folk with arthritis please?
• Ford C-MAX - Ford Cmax wobble under acceleration 24 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  I have a 2007 Ford C-Max 2.0 petrol Automatic.   It has a wobble but only on acceleration.  You feel it through both the accelerator pedal and through the floor in either of the front seats.  As you ease off the throttle the wobble goes away and the car will cruise along nicely.
• Suzuki Swift - Gear selection problems. Oil light on 20 Aug 2025 (Forum)
     He had the sense to check the oil level and this was to just under the max level on the dipstick. Following a weekend of partying in Kent he raced back to S Wales and left the car with me   I have today dropped the car off with our trusted local tech who is going to have a look at it tomorrow.
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  Which petrol car for elderly drivers offers ease of access? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are in our seventies with clean driving licences. We also have creaking joints and blue badges. We do not anticipate carrying wheel chairs, yet. Due...
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  What's the best small van for £14k? 4 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for recommendations for a small van with a budget of £14k and would like a large enough rear space to allow for occasional nights away. I have...
• advice on a car 15 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  Hi, I need some advice on potential new car. I have a budget max 16k ideally 14k. Need a diesel doing 15-20k year, automatic max 70k mileage. 5 door, descent boot space hatchback/saloon. I think an Audi /Bmw would be my preference. My top choice is A5 hatchback 2012 onwards facelift 2.0 s line.
• Any - What is the max safe life for 'space-saver' tyres? 11 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  The risk of a catastrophic failure when they are eventually used must be high, especially as they are not of the most robust construction and are inflated to 60psi, however I have read of no such failure(s). Maybe they are better than they look, or perhaps being stored in the dark extends their life to say 10-15 years? Seems unlikely to me.
• too much oil...consequences of driving 2 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  My friend got given a vectra (W reg) by his brother; he accidentally put in too much oil (the dip stick goes up past the max by about the same amount as the distance between the max and the min). Now it takes a few turn s to start and there was a puff of black smoke.. He hasnt got any inspection ramps or anywhere to safely drain away the oil, is it safe to drive the car about 2 miles to the garage to have the oil changed, or will it cause damage..?
• Ford C-MAX - Supension arm bushings 31 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Unfortunately, the service centre I took it to were very poor on expalantion or demonstration, and wants £370 pounds to replace both arms. (ford CMAX 2004). The arms are in good condition (with the exception of these bushings).