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• 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...
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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...
• 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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  Buying a fast estate - Octavia vRS or Leon Cupra ST? 14 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently looking at buying a quick(ish) estate car. I'll be travelling approximately 10,000 miles a year, so petrol seems the best option for me....
• 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!      
• Ford, Renault or Toyota? 14 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  My Focus TDCi estate goes back in September and I have a choice of one of these as a company car for the next four years: Toyota Avensis 120D Comfort Cross Sport; Renault Grand Scénic Expression Energy DCi110; Renault Laguna Grand Tour EMotion DCi 110 Eco2; Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCi 115 Trend (The model designations are for the Spanish market). I've ruled out the C-Max as it's too similar to my Focus Estate and has the lowest trim level but am torn between the two Renaults and the (British built) Toyota, which are also at the bottom of the range but seem a little more upmarket.
• Ford C-MAX 2005 1.6 TDCI CVT - EGR Failure, again! 20 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  After 37000 miles, mostly motorway, ENGINE SYSTEM FAILURE warning was displayed accompanied with a loss of engine power. Recycling the ignition temporarily cleared the fault and restored the power. A visit to the Ford Main dealer cost me nearly £500 for a diagnostic (£200) and a new EGR Valve. Now after a further 19000 miles the same symptoms have occurred. Not wishing to pay £200 for the diagnosis, I had already bought an OBDII reader.
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 2.0 Adjust headlamp beams - continental driving 22 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, My 04 model year ford focus is now in France. I would like to know if it is possible to adjust the headlamps so that they do not point towards the left and therefore dazzle other drivers> The vehicle must go for a French MOT (Controle Techique).
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  Can you recommend a small car with low running costs? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a Lexus RX 400h, but the kids have left home and we now want to downgrade to a smaller car with lower costs. We need it to be reliable,...
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  Is there anything similar to a Ford Fiesta with higher seating position? 2 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have been very pleased with my Ford Fiesta 1.25 which is now almost 6 years old. I'm thinking of replacing it soon but would like a car with a more upright...
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  Buying a new car with auto gearbox - are Fords any good? 15 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are about to change our Ford Fiesta 1.6 Titanium manual for a new automatic car. We have really enjoyed the Fiesta, but have heard varying reports about...
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  Which car offers a flat boot for easy loading of a walking frame? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My mother who is 80 currently drives a Toyota Yaris. She has great difficulty walking for more than twenty yards, therefore she uses a wheeled walker frame...
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  Buying two cars - one for town and motorway, one for farm and trees 8 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'll be selling a Daihatsu Sirion, Kia Soul and LR Freelander and want to replace with two vehicles. One car for day-to-day use, must be comfortable,...
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  Fault air con - should the dealer replace it? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife purchased a one year old Ford Focus in January 2015. When we first had warm weather in May 2015 we noticed the climate control was not cooling...
• used ford-cmax vs vw touran 27 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  Assume I find a car with good history/mot etc Any comments on used petrol/diesel ( preferably auto but not set in stone ) C-max vs Touran under £5k cheers
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  Can I sit in traffic in 'D' with my foot on the brake pedal in a Ford B-Max powershift? 16 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We recently picked up a brand new Ford B-Max 1.6 powershift and I would like to know if it's okay to sit in traffic with my foot on the brake pedal and...
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  Will the new Auris be suitable for a disabled driver? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a friend who currently drives a three-door Toyota Auris. He is a double amputee and likes to load his folded wheelchair behind the driver seat....
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  Is it time to say goodbye to our 100,000-mile-old Ford Focus? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We currently run a 2003 Ford Focus TDI which we have been reasonably happy with, some comfort issues apart. It has 108,000 miles on the clock and a few...