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".it's the paper equivalent of talking to a mate who's happy to help. a great way for owners to save cash by tackling jobs themselves." Auto Express
The Ford Focus isn't just the best-selling car in this class; it's one of the best-selling cars in the world since its introduction to the UK market in 1998. The Focus replaced the beloved Escort, and has become a massive hit with new and used customers alike. It's a practical family car and providing that regular servicing is carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, the Focus should prove a reliable and economical runaround. The engine compartment is well-designed, and most of the items needing frequent attention are easily accessible. With parts cheap and plentiful, the Focus is an ideal car to carry out DIY basic maintenance.
With this in mind, Haynes has released two new Workshop Manuals, one covering the Ford Focus Diesel 2005 to 2009 (54 to 09 registration) and the other Ford Focus Petrol 2005 to 2009 (54 to 09 registration). Both are written with hands-on experience gained from the complete strip-down and rebuild of several Ford Focus vehicles in the Haynes Project Workshop. The manual will help you understand, care for and repair your Focus. Whatever your mechanical ability, the practical step-by-step explanations, linked to over 900 photos, will help you get the job done right.
There are sections on daily, weekly and routine maintenance plus instructions for straightforward jobs such as wiper blade replacement, checking the oil level and changing light bulbs. Also included is advice on preparing for the MOT test, fault-finding charts and useful guidance for driving economically.
A Haynes Workshop Manual will help you get the best value from your vehicle and can do so in several ways: by helping you decide what work must be done (even should you choose to get it done by a garage), by providing information on routine maintenance and servicing, and by giving a logical course of action and diagnosis when random faults occur. However, it is hoped that you will use the manual by tackling the work yourself. On simpler jobs it may be quicker than booking the car into a garage. Perhaps most importantly, a lot of money can be saved by avoiding the costs a garage must charge to cover its labour and overheads.
Regular servicing and maintenance of your Focus will help maintain its resale value, save you money, and make it safer to drive.
As with all Haynes Manuals, there are sections on:
- Maintenance - simple weekly checks to keep you on the road
- Servicing - complete, fully illustrated step-by-step guides
- Fault-finding - helping you to pinpoint specific problems easily
- Brakes - safety checks and repairs for the home mechanic
- Overhaul - everything from fitting a new oil seal to an engine rebuild
- Electrics - easy-to-read wiring diagrams
- Haynes Tips - valuable short cuts to make many tasks easier
- Fuel saving - expert advice on maximising mpg
- Difficulty ratings - every task is graded from 'beginner' to 'expert'
- Details of tools required
Note: the models covered in the diesel edition are: Hatchback, Saloon & Estate models with diesel engines 1.6 litre (1560cc), 1.8 litre (1753cc) and 2.0 litre (1997cc). Does not cover CVT, Powershift or automatic transmission or C-Max or CC (Convertible) models.
The models covered in the petrol edition are: Hatchback, Saloon & Estate models with 4-cylinder petrol engines 1.4 litre (1388cc), 1.6 litre (1596cc), 1.8 litre (1798cc) and 2.0 litre (1999cc). Does not cover 2.5 litre 5-cylinder engine, FlexFuel, CVT or Powershift transmission or features specific to C-Max or CC (Convertible) versions.
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Review copies available
Haynes Manuals retail at £19.99 (hardback) and are available from all good car
accessory retailers and bookshops including: Halfords, Motor World and WH Smith.
A comprehensive stockist locator can be found at www.haynes.co.uk.
Haynes is the world's leading publisher of automotive repair manuals and is renowned for teaching millions of car owners how to carry out routine maintenance and repairs. Haynes publishes manuals for more than 500 cars and vans as well as useful glovebox guides such as Your
Car and Driving
Abroad. Haynes can help to help drive the cost of motoring down.
Notes to Editors:
The information on this page is supplied courtesy of Haynes Publishing, please credit accordingly if you intend to use it. For more information or to request a review copy please contact Rebecca at Eventageous PR on 01452 260063 or email info@eventspr.co.uk
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