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  Buying a nearly new Passat - what should I look out for? 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a late 2015 Volkswagen Passat diesel - 1.6 TDI - from a dealer. Is there anything in particular I should know about or look out for...
• Oh dear and HURRAH 28 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  On 1st October 2015 the Sale of Goods Act,Supply of Goods and Services Act and Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations will be thrown in the waste paper basket UUrrrggghhhhhhh But on the above date  (hugh fanfare) dattarrahhh in comes: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/15/contents/enacted The Consumer Rights Act 2015 - all encompassing and can be read in detail at the above reference.
• Ford B Max 1.6 - Camshaft Fault Code P0340 19 May 2023 (Forum)
  Father in law is having issues with his 1.6 petrol B Max. It keeps faulting up with the cam shaft fault code P0340. The car starts fine, and it seems to have no effect on how it drives. The fault will also clear itself and not come back for a few days but will then re-appear randomly.
• Ford C-MAX 1.6 Petrol (57) 2008 - Minor exhaust leak Flexi Pipe 27 May 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all, I recently took the C Max 1.6 Petrol 57 plate for it's MOT and it passed but had an advisory for a minor leak on the exhaust flexi pipe. I understand that the Manifold, Cat and Flexi are one unit and are expensive to replace.
• Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6TDCi - Random buzz felt through accelerator pedal 24 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  I've got a Grand C-Max 1.6TDCi that's got a vibration issue that the dealer can't reproduce, but which happens reasonably frequently. The car has now done around 4,000 miles, and was bought brand new several months ago.
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 2.0d Charging Circuit 1 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  My C-max is behaving rather strangely. The alternator warning light comes on when you switch the ignition on & goes off when the engine is running (i.e. just what it should do) but checking it more thoroughly with a voltmete in the cigar socket, the battery voltage gradually drops over several days and (unlike my other car & every other one I?
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  Best place to see a year old MINI Clubman that's been repaired? 22 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need to sell my father's MINI Clubman Cooper S which is a year old with 2000 miles on it. It was ex-demo and well optioned. However due to age and a...
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  Replacing a keyfob for a C-MAX? 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford C-Max (12 reg) purchased virtually new in October last year which is still under its 2 year warranty. I have lost one of the remote keys...
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  Can you recommend an MPV with easy access and large boot? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 61,000 miles 5-year-old Ford C-Max Style MPV and want to replace it with a new MPV. We appreciate the easy access, the roominess of cabin and...
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  Will Volkswagen release a new Golf Plus soon? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know if Volkswagen has any plans to bring out a new model of the Golf Plus? I think I read somewhere that a new model of the Golf was being introduced...
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  Higher cars 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are both in our eighties and are looking for a small car that has higher seats, making it easier to get in and out. So far we have only found...
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  How can I reduce my fuel usage in my Ford C-Max? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm tied into a finance deal for the next 18 months because I got a really bad deal, because of bad credit rating. Since then I've managed to get a new...
• Time to replace Saab 9-3 - C-Max TDCI/1.8 petrol 30 May 2021 (Forum)
  We need a vehicle that's easier for my elderly mother to get in and out of. With a maximum budget of £3,000 a Ford C-Max from 2008 - 2009 is the favoured option. Mileage anticipated to be 5,000 a year, most of this 20 mile plus journeys. I'm favouring a petrol 1.8 but am wondering what the 1.8 TDCI is like for reliability?
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  B-MAX for a wheelchair? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Will the Ford B-MAX take roof bars? And if so up to what weight will it carry as I have a roof box for a wheelchair and I need a car which will take 75kg...
• Ford Focus Estate - 2015 Focus TPMS Issue 7 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Any ideas what it could be? The car is a year old in March and has done 14k miles. I will book it into Ford (as suggested by the handbook) but any help in the meantime would be appreciated, have stored the tyre pressures several times using the on screen options. Thanks 
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 2005 1.6 smoke on acceleration/high load & oil dip 17 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Ford C-Max 1.6 Duratorq CVT produces puffs of thick black smoke on pull away and also seems to have excessive smoke at certain revs (1500-1750rpm). As its a CVT it annoyingly seems to spend a lot of its time in this particular band.
• C-Max - Engine Failure will follow 22 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  We have a ford c-max 6 years old with impending  engine failure due blocked oil ways in the engine. This has been picked up in a second opinion inspection. Our Ford Dealier has failed to  get the the cause of the problem which  resulted in the yellow engine warning light coming on.
• Ford - 05 1.6/2.0 Ford Alternators 20 May 2008 (Forum)
  Any ideas how long an alternator should last on average. Focus 2, 05 1.6 TDCI- Replaced after 23,000 mls C-Max 05 2.0 TDCI- replaced after 28,000 mls Spoke to a RAC technician who said they have been called out to many alternator faults on newish Fords. Is there an inherent problem with them?
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  A car with room for three child seats 10 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Renault Scenic Grand, 2.0l petrol Automatic 55 plate We would like to buy and younger, more economical car but are limited by need...
• 2007 Ford Ka - Ford Ka, 2050 Stereo code 14 May 2016 (Forum)
  I recently bought a Ka and it's stereo is locked... I have 2 questions, how long (max) can the Wait period be? I've waited for good 20 mins before and nothing... And what would be the code once it prompts for it? Serial number M012097   Thank you in advance!