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Should I buy an old, low mileage car or a Cat S car? 24 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a few very low mileage, one owner Kia Venga and Honda Jazz 2008 for sale. Mileage as low as 15,000 miles. Are they a good buy or should I... -
Buying a used estate - which model is best? 9 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I want a large used estate car (three years old), with a comfortable cabin and automatic gearbox. I only do 10,000 miles a year, but want a petrol as I'm... -
New XType Diesel Has Broken Down 29 Sep 2003 (Forum)
I received my New XType SE Diesel on the 6th September 2003(Earlier than the launch date of 10th September) The engine is the same as that fitted to my Ford Mondeo TDCI Zetec S.(Part Exchanged for the Jaguar) The timing cover even has a Ford Stamp on it. The car has just Broken Down after 8 Days and 297 miles. The fault is the same as what happens with the Mondeo TDCI and my own Mondeo TDCI. -
We bought a van that wasn't as advertised - can we claim money back? 7 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
We brought a 2017 Ford Tourneo in October last year. The seller said it has full service history. We have been chasing the history since we brought it... -
Should I get a hybrid for my company car? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 520d saloon as my company car. I may need to change later in the year for an estate and the hybrids look very attractive, certainly from a... -
Large(ish) Estate/Hatchback - 3 proper rear seats 4 Sep 2012 (Forum)
I am trying to replace a 53 reg Ford Galaxy that has served us well, but is starting to become expensive to keep on the road. I have looked at various modern equivalents (S Max, New Galaxy, Alhambra) but for various reasons (lack of spare wheel for example) I have not been inspired. -
MINI One - MOT Emissions failure 18 Oct 2017 (Forum)
Description, Limits, Reading, Result Engine oil temp, Min 60 deg C, 103 deg C, PASS Fast idle test Engine Speed, 2250-2750 rpm, 2682 rpm, PASS CO, Max 0.2%, 0.77%, FAIL HC, Mx 200 ppm, 101ppm, PASS LAMBDA, 0.97-1.03, 0.98, PASS Second Fast idle test Engine Speed, 2250-2750 rpm, 2723 rpm, PASS CO, Max 0.2%, 0.79%, FAIL HC, Mx 200 ppm, 165ppm, PASS LAMBDA, 0.97-1.03, 0.97, PASS Natural idle test Engine Speed, 550-900 rpm, 719 rpm, PASS CO, Max 0.2%, 0.19%, PASS thanks! -
Exhaust emission results...compare with new. 27 Mar 2009 (Forum)
I wonder how my gas guzzling cars emissions compare to a new equivalent petrol engined car, i'll give the results of mine, hopefully the more knowledgeable will be able to say just how bad my car is in comparison to new and whether it should be scrapped, or are we being fed hogwash by the green brigade in the govt. Its 3.2litre, straight 6 cyl 24V and its done 75K by the way. Fast idle test. CO Max limit 0.200 Actual Value 0.052 pass. Lamda. Min limit 0.970 Max limit 1.030 Actual value 1.002 pass. Natural idle test. CO Max limit 0.300 Actual value 0.018 Pass. Thoughts please. -
Ford Focus - Should a 61 plate have MOT history? 1 Mar 2016 (Forum)
NOTE TOO: The tax status says Tax due: 01 October 2014 Questions 1. The vehicle should have had it's first MOT at 31 Jan 2015, correct? 2. The vehicle should have had it's second MOT at 31 Jan 2016, correct? 3. Why would it not have online MOT details? 4. Is this an import? 5. Why would the DVLA say the Tax was due 01 October 2014? -
Why are BMW refusing to pay for a service that is covered by my service pack? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new BMW M135i in June 2015, along with a service pack. As per your recommendations I had an interim oil service at just over 9000 miles, although... -
Looking for small-ish petrol automatic? 11 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a five year old DSG 1.4 TSI Golf and am looking to replace it with another automatic, new or up to a year old. It must have parking sensors, be... -
Buying a new Megane - diesel or petrol? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to upgrade my 200,000 mile Volkswagen Golf GTi to a more sensible family estate/MPV, I have around £20,000 to spend. I will be doing around... -
Smaller wheels for winter tyres in a Focus ST? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hello, Having reached the ripe old age of 73 I ordered what I would think my last new car, a Ford Focus ST Estate, practical and fun (I hope). The... -
Which SUV to replace my Toyota RAV4? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would appreciate your advice on what would be a good replacement for my 8-year old RAV4, which has been excellent. Should I look at the latest RAV4 or... -
Cape FIAT 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
We've seen a 60 plate FIAT 500 1.2s at Motorpoint for £8,600, but they have no TwinAirs yet. A new TwinAir from FIAT will cost £12,700, but is it worth... -
What's causing a 'clunking' sound to come from my 2003 Ford Mondeo when turning? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just had the passenger side suspension spring changed on my 2003 Mondeo Zetec S with 43,000 miles, after it snapped following the bearing mount failing,... -
Any - After market warranties. 6 Sep 2017 (Forum)
The claims procedure on those two occasions was straightforward, and there was no quibble about the work. As some on here will know, I bought a Ford B Max back in July; the one with the notorious Powershift gearbox. I’ve since discovered that Ford extended the warranty on the car and the gearbox to five years, so the car is covered for faults till next June. -
Most Economical Petrol car over 2000cc? 3 Mar 2013 (Forum)
(so a full size spare would be a real plus) Apart from the Mercedes A200 turbo, not many cars have just over 2000cc. What's a good'un?? I've had lots of Alfas, vauxhalls, fords, Peugeot, Ford, Citroen, Fiat, and am impressed by Japanese motors at the mo. I currently have a 2000 BMW 530d Touring E39, with 140k on it, a 3.0l Subaru Legacy Spec B 2005 Estate which the wife uses for the baby and get a bad 23-28mpg so can't use for that mileage, and an 2005 LPG Suzuki Ignis Sport 1.5 with 70,000 on it but it's too noisy and firm for occasional 400 mile round trips, frequent 200 miles/day.. -
2008 Ford Focus 1.8 hatchback - overheating 15 Dec 2012 (Forum)
Engine temp from the 12nn position started climing all the way to the red zone and eventually to the max. Before the overheating happened I noticed the rpm was hunting a bit then the a/c started blowing cold air then the compressor seem to cut off even before the cabin was even cold. It went on like these for 8 times maybe even more then I noticed the engine temp gauge was already at 3/4s then to the red zone. -
Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - "Clutch"-ing at straws 1 Apr 2009 (Forum)
Tdci, 130bhp. So thats pretty much the whole collection I've had- Ka, Fiesta (numerous models), Focus, C-Max, and now Mondeo. The dealer, who was based in Leeds (I'm near Glasgow) was upfront about the car- its had some work to it over its 7 year history. The major worry for me was the fact that the clutch, flywheel and starter were replaced only 2000 miles ago, but as this work came with a receipt, all seemed well.
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