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  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...
• 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.
• 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?
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  Trade in my diesel car? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Seat Ibiza diesel, the 1.4 S A/C model, I bought this while i was at university and i was commuting aprox 40 miles a day to go to uni. However,...
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  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...
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  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...
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  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...
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  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,...
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  Can you suggest a replacement for our Suzuki Vitara? 28 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My Suzuki Vitara is six years old and starting to need a few extra repairs every MoT and service. The tinny sounding doors are also beginning to annoy...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0 TDCi turbo vane actuator problem (P132A) 28 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I'm reading alot into the Variable Nozzle Turbines (VNT) or (Variable geometry turbochargers (VGTs) and the electronic actuator and am searching for a solution which doesn't involve £700+ for new turbo. Links to how VGT?s work? http://www.autozine.org/technical_school/engine/tech_engine_3.htm#VTG http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/16/how-does-variable-turbine-geometry-work/ I have the Haynes manual for the car and it states under the turbo section; 'On models with an electronic vane actuator, the actuator and its bracket can be unbolted and removed from the turbocharger, but Ford state that the actuator must not be separated from it's bracket.'
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  I've heard of engine failure issues in the Ford Focus - is it true? 21 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of replacing my current motor with a Ford Focus Ecoboost. Last week I was in my local Ford dealers when I overheard a heated conversation...
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  Can you tell me which spacious, economical estate or small van I should go for? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a touring musician and I'm moving to a rural location. I have a budget of 12-15,000 and I'd like something very economical with good comfort. I have...
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  Should I buy a Ford Focus with a history of problems? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in a 2012 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost that's covered 52,000 miles but has had a replacement turbo and dual mass flywheel. Should I be wary?
• Anyone had a Ford Value service? 3 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  s carried out using Ford quality parts, as they guarantee your vehicle will perform to its optimum level. As for our workmanship, we have it independently checked by the RAC, to help us maintain the very highest standards.
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  Car purchase advice - help 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Unfortunately last year I purchased the Ford Fiesta as I needed a car quite urgently. I will try to keep this brief as it is a long winded sorry....
• BMW 3 Series Touring or Audi Q3 - Audi A3 stolen from my drive. Replacement? 28 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  (They have  IDd the thieves and were arresting last night I believe) Looking for a bigger car now to replace. 2 teenage kids 1 cello 1 sheepdog. Looking to spend max 16K, The cars I am interested in: Audi Avant A4- a few available but a little dated in a way?  Drove one and quite liked it. A few to choose from around 2015 models. Solid dependable etc Audi Q3-love this but can't seem to find many decent newish models for this price apart from  atArnold Clark who I am not using!
• Mazda 3 2015 - Knocking noise coming to stop 23 Feb 2025 (Forum)
  My daughter’s Mazda 3 has developed a strange knock once the car has come to a stop with brakes off. The indie can’t find a cause and as...