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• 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.
• Nissan x trail - Nissan x trail 2015, horrible squeak. 29 Mar 2023 (Forum)
    My nissan x trail, 2015 model, has done 100k miles and more recently, its developed a squeak, which is more audible, when driving at a speed under 15 miles. The sound happens after driving for say a distance of 5 miles and it's like a loud squeak, almost as though, when the wheel is going round, its catching onto something.
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  How wide does a gate need to be for a car and a small caravan? 4 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What is a good standard width of a gate in a fence to accommodate a car or small caravan? I realize it;s not official but just looking for a sensible approximation.
• Ford Focus Estate 2008 - 1.6tdci- Alternator 30 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  Alternator is making 14.5-14.6 at idle and right when the battery indicator comes on, lights dim and voltage drops to 13.4-13.6.  The alternator is off used car but my opinion is that it-s working fine and something is taking extremly much amperage and cant seem to find what. Battery doesent die form a day to the next and the problem seems to be manifesting when engine is running. Anything I should look for?
• Reliable diesel for a budget of 4k? 20 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  (the kia felt sluggish today, it may just of been a bad example though). I almost went for another ford again but don't like the sound of the 1.6 engines with dpf and various other issues. I guess Hyundai i30's could be an option? Many thanks and apologie for the length of the post, I'm really hoping for some decent help.
• Ford Focus - 2012 Focus 1.6 Tdci Clutch Whine 18 Nov 2014 (Forum)
    I have a 2012 Focus Zetec S  1.6 TDCi  in Manual, 29000 miles, and I have noticed that very occasionally I get a whine in first gear when holding the clutch at biting point.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 05 1.6 Front Suspension 19 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All I have an old style 2005 Focus Flight 3 door with 63k on the clock (I have owned from new). Last week the O/S/F suspension spring snapped, luckily only the top coil of the spring came off so no damage was done and I was able to drive it to get repaired. The next day I took it to get a new spring fitted (I know I should have got the 2 done) but I only got the 1 side done.
• 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?.
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  Which cars have a torque converter automatic transmission? 10 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which automatic new cars in the UK still have torque converter gearboxes as many manufacturers seem to be switching to cvt or twin clutch?.
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  Why is the steering feel so poor on my Hyundai ix35? 12 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Hyundai ix35 1.7 Diesel. I've noticed that the steering doesn't has any feedback and appears overly sensitive. I have already been to my local...
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  Should I buy a car with gaps in its history? 8 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Jaguar S-Type (2006 model) for £4500. I've had a HPI mileage check, which indicates the car "disappears" between November 2009...
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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?