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7 Seater of Choice - Ford S-Max?

Young kid carrying and reliable 7 seater utility wagon, about £13k for a 3 year old diesel - Ford S-Max pick of bunch? T...
7 comments posted 15yrs
posted by ngonly
7 comments posted 15yrs posted by ngonly

mk2 Mondeo low pressure port

Can someone point me in the direction of the low pressure port for topping up my aircon gas. Thanks 1999 1.8 zetec mk2 M...
11 comments posted 15yrs
posted by rockingrabbit
11 comments posted 15yrs posted by rockingrabbit

F-focus indicting annoyance/ weird sound ?

Bit of an odd one that I've lived with for the last 8/9 months as the indicators work as they are suppose to. Whenever...
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posted by none
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

power steering fluid

Hello, I was following the Haynes manual for servicing the Astra when it told me to check the power steering fluid. I'v...
30 comments posted 15yrs
posted by stephen
30 comments posted 15yrs posted by stephen

Handheld diagnostic scanner for a focus

I have a been thinking about getting a handheld scanner, as I paid £45 last month to have a diagnostic scan which showe...
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posted by none
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

Cambelt on focus

I know ford say its either 10 years or 100k which ever comes first. I bought the car a few months, full service history...
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posted by none
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

Mk 4 tdci Mondeo

Hello All Just wondering if any of you knowledgable people have mileage for a cam belt change on one of these cheersd
9 comments posted 15yrs
posted by me1001
9 comments posted 15yrs posted by me1001

Engine light 206

The orange engine light came up on my 206 yesterday. It stayed on for 10 minutes then when I restarted the car it was o...
4 comments posted 15yrs
posted by nooneelse
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by nooneelse

Strained springy noise when pressing gas pedal

Basically on a 04 focus 1.8 petrol. When I press the gas pedal I kinda of hear/feel a springy noise haven't had a chanc...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by none
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

Ford focus steel wheel size ?

I was thinking before winter kicks in I should find some steel wheels for my ford focus so the alloys don't get attacke...
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posted by none
4 comments posted 15yrs posted by none

Do worn wheel bearings affect brake performance?

Hi, VW Golf diresel Estate Mk4 failed its MoT yesterday on two things: (02 plate, 70K miles Excessive play in front off...
10 comments posted 15yrs
posted by i.want.spam
10 comments posted 15yrs posted by i.want.spam

New Steel Wheel Needed

My son has bent one of the wheels on our 2002 Punto. Where do I find a replacement wheel without paying Fiat prices? It'...
12 comments posted 15yrs
posted by NOTsomeone
12 comments posted 15yrs posted by NOTsomeone

AA have women-only policy - isn't this illegal?

Doesn't the Sex Descrimination Act make this illegal? https://www.theaa.com/insurance/womens-car-insurance.html
11 comments posted 15yrs
posted by support
11 comments posted 15yrs posted by support

Ford focus diagnostics

With my golf I used to use a home diagnostic tool called VAG-COM which was very very good and handled more than my need...
3 comments posted 15yrs
posted by none
3 comments posted 15yrs posted by none