In March this year i purchased a 1.6 Ford Focus on a 55 plate from a well respected local car sales. They gave me a 3 month warranty. Since purchasing the car I have problems with the car on 4 occassions not starting being placed on a diagnostic machine only to show no fault. They have been helpful at the car sales but say it is not their problem as out of warranty. I also have had the power sterring fail on me. What could be the fault re not starting on occassions, the engine turns but appears to not want to fire. Secondly do I have any comeback on the car sales premises.

Dick Ford, October 2009

i suspect it could be either the crankshaft or camshaft sensors but cannot tell without connecting up fords diagnostic tool and doing further tests and secondly if correct you could try get garage to contribute to some of the bill if no joy speak to trading standards about ur rights most companies usually jump when they get involved hope this is useful to you.

watp, October 2009