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  I've lost my son's Ford Fiesta key - how do I replace the door lock and ignition barrel? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have lost the keys to my son's S-reg Ford Fiesta. He is due to take his test in three weeks and I am dreading telling him. I am going to have...
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1998 1.3 Cooling fan not coming on help needed 31 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi I have a ford fiesta 1998 s reg 1.3 encore. The temp keeps going to the L of normal but the fan never kicks in. On motorway doing 60/70 mph the Temp stays in the middle. I know the fan works when powered off the battery.
• Ford 1.9 TDI Galaxy 2 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi there, I have a1998 S reg Ford Galaxy 1.9 TDI and have a bit of a problem! When you start it from cold it takes about 10 mins, plumes out whitish smoke and eventualy with the assistance of a jump will start! If you introduce two/three puffs of easy start it fires away nice!
• over fueling ford fiesta 6 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  if so were is the co screw? we don't want to start buying a new carb cos the car isn't worth it but will get s/hand if need be, this car has the cat fitted hope you can help??
• Focus 1.8Tdci 2003 Zetec - Keys and Fobs 22 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Or can an unchipped key be cut and used ? Is it possible to buy an OEM fob and program it to my car ? I would imagine that s******s want loadsa dosh for a Ford replacement fob. The one fob that is coming with it is 3 button. Lock and unlock doors and unlock tailgate. Cheers.........ebt    
• Should I wait to buy a s/h Mondeo 4 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi All, I'm just wondering whether to buy a used Ford Mondeo now, or wait for the new model to come out later this month? My thinking is that when the new model comes on the market, fleets and private owners will trade in for the new model, which has had god reviews and therefore pushing the used prices down.
• Escort (R) Fiesta (S) Stereo 1 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  However it came with a Kenwood stereo in it, she's not bothered about having a CD player in here car! :| however i am! :) I have the Stock stereo in mine (Ford Escort Flight (r)) I was wondering how easy it would be to change the two over and how i would about taking out the old Stereo, more spacifically on the Escort, if anyone can offer advice on removing the Kenwood would that would be great!
• Focus Sooty Tailpipe 31 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Even after a long run the exhaust tailpipe shows a very black appearence inside, and on certain occasions when pull away the engine can \'pink\' slightly. The performance is reasonable (In line with HJ\'s Car by Car-description) and the car produces 36 mpg. In all other respects the car drives perfectly. My local Ford dealer thought the performance to be in line with other 1.6 Focus\'s but I believe they only did a cursory check.
• Jaguar XF - Reliability & Smoothness of 4cyl petrol '18 Jag XF 26 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  However, I'm aware the car is getting on now, so I'm considering it changing it, either for a 2014 / 2015 last of the old shape XF 3.0D 240bhp / 275bhp S or a 2018 new shape XF 2.0 Petrol 25t 250 bhp. I have no doubt that the 2014 / 2015 will be far superior to my old 2.7D but I'd be very interested to hear from anyone with experience of the petrol new shape XF.
• BMW 120i Sport auto 2015 - Electrical glitches 24 Jan 2019 (Forum)
    In Dec 2018 I purchased a BMW 120i Sport auto (65 plate) with 34k miles from an independent dealer   Three times in the first month of ownership I noticed warning signs flash up on the central information screen to show a defective light(s) – each time a physical check of all lighting revealed no defect   The dashboard digital clock has to be continually reset as it regularly loses time – as much as 5 minutes over a single week   On 24.01.19 at 0630 the outside temperature was around minus 3 C.
• Bring back the Coupe 29 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  In the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s we had loads of affordable yet practical sports coupes to choose from but today only the prestige brands really cater for this market. It gave mainstream brands like Ford, Vauxhall and Peugeot the opportunity to charge a higher price and achieve higher margins from mass market underpinnings with cars like the Capri, Puma, Probe, Cougar, Manta, Calibra, Tigra, 406/407 Coupe, Alfa GTV, Brera, MX6 and Celica without having to invest a huge sum of money.
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  What's a suitable replacement for our Alfa MiTo? 23 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently driving a 2015 Alfa Romeo Mito QV TCT which I've had a for a few years. I'm finding the car quite uncomfortable (doors are very long and...
• Big Brother?s Garage - Final Round. 23 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Right then, and onto the final round of Big Brother\'s Garage. One car was evicted from the previous round. See here for further details:- http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=23858&m=243682&v=e Here are the remaining cars in no particular order.
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  Should we use a diesel additive? 16 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I bought VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 2015 but we do not do a lot of miles as we used to. We hardly do 2000 miles a year and mainly short journeys. We are aware of...
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  Variable servicing on 2015 Honda CR-V? 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2015 Honda CR-V has the option for variable servicing but Honda and its dealers routinely turn this off and apply the 12 month or 12,500 miles regime....
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  How can I sell my Category N car? 6 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to sell my Category N Audi A3 saloon 1.8 S Line, a 2015 car with 55,000 miles on the clock. I am struggling to sell it, could I please get...
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  Looking for the best commuter car for the motorway, what are my options? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am working away from home, about 130 mile commute one-way that I do one round trip a week. Based on your website I bought a 2015 Honda Civic. I absolutely...
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  Which car should I chose for better investment? 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided to buy a petrol car considering I only do 13000 miles a year. There are two cars on my mind and I know they are two different types, one...
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  Tugwell? 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have been actively considering swapping my elderly 1998 Volvo 940 2.3Lpt Celebration Estate (only 73kmiles) for something newer as the time is supposedly...
• What is the definition of a banger these days? 26 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  Twenty or thirty years ago a banger, IMO, would be considered a very rusty, shabby car on its last legs. When advice was asked this week on what someone should replace her Ford Fusion with, someone wrote £2000 was banger money. My C-Max I've just bought for £1890 is pretty well immaculate inside and out (bar some wear to interior door handle inserts and a scuff on the rear bumper), no way is it a banger.