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• Mondeo Faults 9 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Lasts a few days and its flat again. It?s an original battery, so I replace it. While replacing it I check the current draw for the whole car; 300mA. I tried the Ford website ? no use, and their Tech Help line is £1/minute!! ? Outrageous !
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  Are any of the apps available to turn a smartphone into a car code reader any good? 24 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Are any of the apps available to turn a smartphone into a car code reader any good?
• Ford Transit (2006 - ) - Bad Mechanic, what now? 27 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I?ve a 1972 Ford Transit Camper. I was having a brake problem with loosing fluid so called out a mobile mechanic. He diagnosed a problem with the rear brakes, asking me to get the parts. As instructed I bought, shoes, fit kit, cylinders for both sides and he came and rebuilt the brakes.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1998 1.4 Should I stick to 15W-30 oil ? 14 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, I owned for five years a fabulous Fiesta Zetec S 1.4 from 1998, and even though the engine seems to be working fine -it has 72000 kms in the clock-, I wonder if I should use a different motor oil since my owner's handbook recommends 15W-40, perhaps because Ford considered that the car would be driven in hot weather -Mexico-, but we have a wide range temperatures here, from the winter's mornings below 2 or 3 grades to a maximum around 20 grades... of course in the coasts areas they never have winters, but I've been tempted to switch to 5W-30, since even in summer time I never use the car above 27 or 28 grades...
• Drum Brakes - Ford Ka 5 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, My Girlfriends Ford Ka failed its MOT on an inefficient nearside rear handbrake and footbrake. I removed the drum and the shoes were shot (the friction material had split from the steel.) I replaced the shoes and thought the problem must be sorted.
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  Is a harsh ride caused by sport suspension or tyres? 20 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a new SEAT Alhambra 2.0-litre diesel auto in SEL spec. It has 225/50 R17 self sealing tyres. The ride around town is very harsh and we...
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  Which sporty car for my elderly mother? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My mum, well embarked on her 80s, has decided she 'wants a more sporty car' (don't ask). She is a strong willed lady, in full possession of her faculties...
• 2003 Ford Focus ghia - MOT advisories 3 May 2014 (Forum)
  Supplementary restraints system warning lamp does not illuminate. 2. Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded 3. (at rack) power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage. 4. Nearside rear lower suspension arem corroded but not seriously weakened 5. Offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened. 6.
• Nissan Juke - DVLA threatening court for their mistake in 2015 6 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  I have received a letter from the DVLA today, ordinary post, not recorded or registered, asking for repayment of £241.66 (allegedly) paid to me in error in 2015. I have no recollection of this but I did change my car and my husbands car around then so may have had some car tax refunded but there was a lot of to-ing and fro-ing taxing the new cars and claiming back from old cars going on so I didn't take much notice to be honest.
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  Need a car that will fit three child seats in the back 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a car which will take three car seats in the back? This would be to take two baby carrier seats for new born twins and a front facing...
• Any - Advice needed to buy first car in the UK 2 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  I am looking for a cheap to run car, I do care about the size and look of the car as well, so basically I am not interested in very small cars like old ford fiesta or yaris. Mpg is important for me as well as other run costs and insurance. My budget is max £2k, the cars that I've found interesting are : Nissan Almera Nissan pixo Peugeot 207 VW polo Volvo s40 I need help and advice to select a car, as my knowledge is not enough and I am confused, I don't know if a diesel one would be good for me as I will travel at least twice a week.
• Which one of these cars should we get? 31 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Citroen C3/C4 Picasso Honda Jazz Nissan Note Renault Modus/Scenic Vauxhall Meriva Ford Focus C-Max Skoda Octavia estate Citroen C5 estate        
• escort 1.8td head gasket 3 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  i suspect my head gasket has started to go on my 1994 escort 1.8td. the water in the header tank has always been costant at the max but has taken a dive to min. also the car seems very laggy when you put your foot down where recently it was all there. could this be the problem or am i looking in the wrong place? (engine temperature has always been easily in the normal range, never venturing hotter than half way up the scale).
• Skoda 1.2 TSI 2015 - Air-con compressor 7 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  Swiching noice - which in-/decreases with speed - identified by main dealer as caused by air-con compressor which needs replacing at cost of parts £800...
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  Need a baby friendly car - what do you recommend? 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm going to be a mum for the first time in early 2015 and my husband and I need to upgrade our car. I'm looking for something that can easily get a pram...
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  What's the maximum I can tow? 26 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  When I took my B+E test a few years ago, the instructor told me that if a trailer has a MAM of 3500kg, then a car that can tow 2800kg MAX cannot legally...
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  Downsizing from a Renault Scenic 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had two Renault Scenics but now want to downsize. Must be automatic and, as I have disabled passenger, I need a higher seating position than a normal...
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  Just bought a 2015 Mustang GT 5.0 ... what do you think? 20 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a 2015 Mustang V8. This car is bloody amazing. In nearly 30 years motoring I have never been in a car with performance (or grip) to touch...
• Mark or other insurance guru help please 3 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Backroomers, I would appreciate your views on my insurance dilemma. It?s a bit long winded but please bear with me as I really don't know what to do for the best. I am a named driver on my Wife?s insurance (Ford Galaxy insurance of approx. £500 a year) and she is a named driver on my insurance (Ford Escort insurance cost of approx. £250 a year).
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  Need a car with a comfortable ride and easy assess for elderly driver - what do you recommend? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What petrol car do you suggest for easy OAP access and a comfortable ride?