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• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 00 1.6 Central Locking Stuck in a Loop 7 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Hello there I was wondering if anyone can help me with a problem I have been having for a while now. Here goes - When the central locking on my '00 Fiesta Zetec-s is opened (with either of my two keys) it opens and then closes itself. This happens when opened remotely or with the key in either side lock. If I pull the handle at the right time I can manage to get the door open (with the locks still looping) then when I get in and close the door they lock and stop.
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 1996 2.5 V6 - Head Gasket Repair 13 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  If anyone is interested, I'll post a "blog" on here of what the process is and how it goes? To start the record, the symptoms are signs of steam coming from the tail pipe(s). Using a small amount of coolant, with some evidence of gases in the reservoir. It looks like it is early signs of HG failure and that is why I am hoping this product can do a realtively good fix, for a fraction of the price of a new HG!
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - Oil cap left off 7 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  t really see that well, but I?ve cleaned up as best I can, and topped up a little bit. Again because it?s dark can?t really get a decent dipstick indication. Will have a look again tomorrow. Other than cleaning up and getting the oil level right are there other issues I need to consider here? Obviously I will speak to the garage about this but wondered if there could be any serious effects from this mistake.
• andrew moorey & mondeo pinking 28 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  have searched the old backroom to your thread about mondeo pinking as I am stuck with the following- 95 1.8 zetec mondeo, pinks really bad during hot weather, but only after the 1st intial start up & run, the next run(s) after engine is up to temp allways produces terrible pinking unless you use minimal throttle opening. during cooler weather & at night no pinking. have replaced the engine coolant sensor, checked the grey "fusible diode" (ford parts description!)
• Buying a 2nd hand car from a main dealer 23 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Parkers suggests a price for an A1 condition car of 3£870 (having corrected for the mileage) - a whopping £1930 difference. The other car we saw was a 1998 S Escort Ghia with 20,000 at £6,500. This one ain't in the guidebook (it stops at 1997 P) but I cannot believe the price. We have also seen a VW Polo at a VW dealer where the difference between the garage and Parkers prices is only £400 Is the Ford dealer vastly over-pricing these cars or are the guide books not to be trusted?.
• Small, petrol engined automatics - poor economy 1 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Would you say this was poor?  I would have been disappointed with less than 40mpg in my S-Max (admittedly a diesel auto) for the motorway trips.
• What fuel consumption gaffs/efforts have you made 1 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Sold in desperation as it needed leaded petrol too. 5) The saviour of my finances, in the early 90`s recession, the new Maestro Clubman D, that could get 60MPG, drew max car allowance and ran for 130,000 miles. Boring after that as i had learnt a lesson, but for some reason as the years went on and fuel consumption became less of an issue for the pocket, it became an issue for the mind....
• Misleading signals & Case law 9 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Briefly I was driving along a dual carriageway and as I passed a T-junction on my left (minor road entering a dual carriageway) the driver pulled out and drove into my N/S front wing. The driver said at the time he did not look as he thought I was turning left, as it appears that my left-hand indicator was on and had been on for more than 500 metres, unbeknown to me.
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  What is the most reliable pickup truck? 17 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What is the most reliable pickup truck to buy?
• Renault Grand Scenic II 2009 - MOT emission failed by large margine 5 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  Hi, Today, my car has failed emission test by large margin :( It came as a bit of a surprise as last year everything was well within the limits. Today test results (required norm given in parenthesis): CO (max. 0.2%) measured 7.28% HC (max 200pm) measured 495ppm Lambda (0.97 - 1.03) measured 0.77 My question is, do you think that changing air filter, oil and maybe cleaning air sensor could be enough to bring those measurements back within the limits.
• Speed limits for cyclists? 13 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  In London boroughs the 20mph limits help a little as long as motorists are constantly on the look out for the death defying undertaking racer.... If it was me I would apply a national cycling speed limit -say 20mph max for out of town racers and 15mph max for city zones. It's not going to happen is it?
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  What's the best battery charger? 9 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best battery charger for a Honda Civic Tourer 1.8 petrol about four years old? My max budget is up to £100, however would prefer to source...
• Isuzu Dmax 2014 - DPF issue 28 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Now I have spoken with the dealer but they are not inrested just saying it's fine as long as it doesn't reach the max level on the dipstick. They checked to see if it had the "upgrades" and it had. This was a dipstick with the max level higher up! Where now?   Thanks Beau
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  What's the most comfortable estate for four adults? 24 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C5 Estate has not got enough leg room in the back. In the opinion of the HJ team, what should I be looking at to replace it? We are four retired...
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  What do you think of the Nissan Juke? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What is your opinion of the Juke? I am coming off an ageing Focus C-Max and would like a change. The Skoda Yeti is out of my price range and I like the...
• Need Diesel Car under £3000 25 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  But i have read there are a lot of problems with the mechanicals of these cars and the fact that spares will be difficult and expensive when things go wrong.. Car does not have to be a MPV like the C-Max but big enough for 2 Adults ,Child,and dog . Any advice please
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  Height adjustable passenger seats? 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for a normal medium size car two to four years old with height adjustable passenger seat and enough roof height after adjusting, probably to the...
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  Replacing an Audi TT? 29 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my Audi TT (225ps quattro) and am not sure what to choose. I like the performance of the car but am looking to get something newer...
• VW GOLF MK3 1.6 1996 AEE - HELP! M.O.T FAILURE- 3x THE MAX CO EMISSIONS 8 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Any suggestions why my VW GOLF MK3 1.6 1996 AEE has failed its MOT so badly on emissions? It had new plugs, air/fuel/oil filters, 11 months ago. And its...
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  Why does my 2002 Vauxhall Astra's alarm keep going off for no reason at all? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Why does my 2002 Vauxhall Astra's alarm keep going off for no reason at all?