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How much should it cost to change glow plugs on a 2004 1.6 TDCi Ford C-MAX? 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
My elderly father has been presented with a bill for £800 to change glow plugs on the above car (Halfords Autocentre). Main dealer did diagnotics and said... -
Starting problems on a Ford S-MAX. What's causing it? 20 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Our car, an S-Max 2L petrol (2009), seems to have developed a fault but the garage’s diagnostics are far from clear. About 2 months ago the engine warning... -
Buying a used car for a family of five 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend for a used, low mileage, petrol, 7 seater vehicle, full service history, up to 3 years old to carry 2 adults and 3 children (aged... -
Ford C-Max TDCi - Long Term 22 Jun 2007 (Forum)
Following on from my earlier thread, I have come to the conclusion that my next car should be a C-Max. I have gained the impression from here that the 2.0 TDCi may be the best engine from a driving point of view, but I have also gained the impression that there could be issues with the long term reliability. -
How reliable is the Honda Jazz automatic transmission? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've read that the Honda Jazz had gearbox problems before 2011. Is this the case with all automatics that use the same gearbox - other Honda, Nissan, Kia,... -
Why don't you set up a database of real fuel economy figures supplied by your readers? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read Andrew English bemoaning the fuel consumption of the Ford S-Max 2.0 diesel automatic compared to the quoted figures. He struggled... -
4 letters – 3 across 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Please can you help with my dilemma? I'm a bit of a car snob and like my premium brands, I drive a BMW E90 330i M Sport, which I love and my wife drives... -
Diesel MOT engine revs 7 Aug 2007 (Forum)
I was having tyres fitted a few days ago in a place that also does MOT`s. It gave me the opportunity to observe a smoke test being carried out. To my surprise the engine did not seem to be given a floored throttle up to the limiter. It seemed to be given a more gradual application of throttle and slower build up of revs to a lower max revs. -
What engine will best match my 2004 Mondeo 2.0-litre Estate? 27 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to change my old manual 2004 Mondeo 2.0-litre Ghia Estate for the latest equivalent model. This appears to be the Titanium range, however,... -
Need a used car that will carry three rear child seats 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
What's the best vehicle to buy which can accommodate three rear child seats and cope with 25,000 miles per year? Would be happy to consider a used... -
Which car do you recommend for a disabled driver with easy access and good performance? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just had the lower half of my left leg removed and will have to learn to adapt to life with a disability. It also means disposing of my Jaguar XF... -
Can you recommend an enjoyable 4x4 crossover for my mother? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a bit of car buying advice. My dad recently passed away and my mum is now thinking she needs a vehicle which is a bit more practical... -
Three across 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
We have a young son (15 months) and are expecting twins (slightly more than we bargained for), so will need a car capable of taking 3 baby seats - ideally... -
Ford C-MAX - 2004 1.8 Petrol Misfire/Hesitation 14 Aug 2019 (Forum)
About six months ago we started to experience a very slight misfire/hesitation. So slight that it was barely noticeable, but it has gradually got worse.... -
Ford C-MAX - shes sounding like a go kart 29 Feb 2016 (Forum)
Hiya guys n gals I have a 2011 1.6 cdti cmax I bought around a month ago shes been running fine however she has recently developed quite a concerning... -
Ford C-MAX - Car Ownership 14 May 2015 (Forum)
You won't believe this .... Motor dealer 'A' gives trade car to Ms X and sends v5 off to change name. Ms X does not want car. Car... -
Ford C-MAX 1.6 Zetec petrol 2006 - Car revs remain high when declutching 22 Mar 2014 (Forum)
Hello When changing gear my revs briefly rise when declutching. If I'm hardly using any throttle then its a lot less pronounced but under heavy acceleration... -
Why does my car make a clicking noise when starting? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Ford C-Max has been making a loud clicking noise when starting. I thought it was the starter motor, but the car starts OK apart from this loud clicking... -
What cars have a wide pedal box? 25 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My mother has weak feet and wears wide support shoes. Can you suggest cars with a large pedal box and plenty of space between the pedals. -
Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 2007 1.6TDi CMAX 27k miles. Buying advice please 25 Nov 2008 (Forum)
With a child on the way the little Matiz just cannot cope any longer and we have short listed a CMAX to take its place. We ideally want a nearly new TDI...
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