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  I need a big SUV for £10k - what do you suggest? 20 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to buy a large SUV and have around £10k to spend on it. I work for the Coast Guard and RNLI as a trainer in the South West, but also do a lot...
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  Can I say how excellent the SsangYong Rodius is for large families? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I feel compelled to sing the praises of the SsangYong Rodius. We have had four kids for twelve years and we have owned, rented or test-driven just about...
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 front brake pad replacement with 5mm left? 13 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Service in August indicated front pads were '85% worn', garage (not our local Ford dealer) wanted to replace them. Didn't take that at face value and we only do about 5,000miles pa so left it until now; MOT is due soon. I've had a look and the front n/s pad seems to have 5mm left.
• Lord Sir Alex Trotman 5 May 2005 (Forum)
  You may or may not have heard of him, but I wes saddend to hear of the untimely passing last week of a well known ex. motor boss.. well within the Ford Motor company anyway. Lord Alex Trotman aged 71 who was Fords world big chief from 1993 to 1999. What is even less well known is that the had a personal hand in the ill-fated buyout attempt of British Leyland in the late 70's.
• Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 Petrol - Replacement battery - Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 Petrol 30 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  But could i get a say 540 one as well?  2. Are Bosch any better than Excide (Or AA)? I have the original ford battery in there right now.   3. How easy is it to change the battery on own? Its a smaller (than normal) battery.  4. And most importantly going by the readings above, do the battery ACTUALLY need changing :) ??
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  Transit Connect or Courier? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a smallish van to replace my old Transit Connect which I use for my tiling business. I've seen the new Transit Connect and am impressed but am...
• Max your air-con. 30 May 2005 (Forum)
  As summer seems to be on us again as from today, i was wondering on some tips to keep ultra cool during the heatwave (well 'til Sunday anyway) Colleague of mine said today the way to max your air-con is to have air directed at the eye level vents only, have the two nearest the doors pointing towards the doors, the two center one blend together. Which means the right one pointing left and the left one pointing right.
• Any - Tyres and iinsurance 4 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Select your tyre speed rating to find out the maximum speed your tyres can maintain. Speed Rating     e.g. V  Q  R  S  T  H  V  W  Y       Max Speed    If you are unsure what speed rating you need, be sure to check your vehicle handbook.
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  Can I get a decent seven-seater without buying a diesel? 27 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy something with a few more seats but worry about all the negative coverage of diesels. What do you recommend?
• New/Nearly New 7 Seaters - 16-22k 30 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hi All,  Found myself with a requirement for a 7 seater (well, 6 plus a huge buggy) and after looking at older threads still couldn't find much.  Looking around, the Honda FR-V is a little out of the price range, along with the S-Max/Galaxy. Its for work purposes too so reliability and new or nearly new are pretty high on the wish list however mileage wise, its probably less than 12k/year.  Which leaves one of the French contingent - Citreon, Renault and Peugeot or a Zafira.
• Lies, Damn Lies and Fuel computers 20 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, My last three cars have all had fuel computers and they have all been quite accurate. Although I haven't got a great deal of data to go on , I have just got a new 1.8 TDCi S-Max and it does appear to flatter your ego a bit. My last two fill ups it told me I was getting 51 and 49.8 MPG respectively - LIES. Below is a table of my actual consumption worked out brim to brim.
• Diesel wins! 27 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  It says here in the local paper (so it must be true): "> Motor sport history was made at the recent Thruxton circuit in Hampshire with the first-ever British race victory by a diesel car, in the shape of the Golf TDi ..... ....Michael Neuhoff and his Golf TDi drove their way into the record books, beating a host of petrol-powered machinery in the Volkswagen Racing Cup not once, but twice ........ qualified in pole ....... battled all the way to the chequered flag in the first of the day*s races, beating a 2.8 litre V6 petrol Beetle RSi by a half second margin. In race two the diesel domination was absolute ....... 14 second victory.... "The Golf TDi seems to thrive on fast circuits" said Neuhoff. <" A Caddy TDi Racer was also entered, DNF race one but "> a creditable 16th in race two<" ">Volkwagen Racing successfully boosted the standard 90bhp TDi, engine to an impressive 200bhp ... max torque 264 ft lbs .... variable turbine geometry, larger injectors, pump and intercooler.
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  Is the procedure for crossing a ford different in a hybrid, electric or automatic vehicle? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I recently crossed a ford in my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. I am aware of procedure in manual car. What advice can you give for automatics, hybrids and...
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  What's a good car for a new driver? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has just passed her test but has only driven the instructor's Peugeot 308 and likes this a lot. We have a budget of up to £5000 - what car...
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  Diesel or petrol? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a van for a new venture, pet services. I will be driving short journeys visiting pets in their own home and collecting dogs to walk....
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  Should I buy a Freelander before they replace it in 2015? 2 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve discovered that the Land Rover Freelander is due to be replaced in 2015. Should I buy one before the change or wait for the new model?
• Ford Focus 1.8 tdci Zetec - Timing Belt cost 5 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all Just bought a lovely 1.8tdci focus estate. It's got FFSH but in the words or the garage where it's been service over the years has had "s*** loads done to it but no timing belt" He said they are due at 100,000, but is this ok or should I play it safe asnd get it done now at 92,000? Also can anyone give me an indication of what the cost is expected to be and does it usually include water pump and tensioners?
• Ford Mondeo MK3 TDCi - 05 Plate - New starter motor fitted, now clutch squeaks 8 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Just had the starter motor changed, now when I slow down and change down (mainly 3rd-2nd gear) I get s slight squeak as I lift my foot off the clutch. Cheers, Jon  
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 2.0 Auto Box Problem 16 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I was told it was the brake light switch so I had the brake light switch replaced 3 months ago and all has been well until today and now it?s started again. Has anyone had the same problem? Can anyone help? Many thanks
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 2004 1.5 TDCi - 'creaking' from front 3 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Its suddenly started (actually its more likely me thats only just noticed) to develop a creaking from the front @ low speeds - I've not been able to pin it down any further - but from the drivers seat it seems to me like the O/S area. Does anyone have any ideas. Regards .................. Robert