My Suzuki Vitara makes a strange noise when braking in reverse, should I be worried?

We have a Suzuki Vitara 2021. On reversing and applying the footbrake the car makes a loud whooping type sound. We have been told by our dealer that this is normal with the Vitara and the pads we are using...

Is a road test mandatory after brake repair work has been carried out?

Is it illegal for a garage not to road test a customer's car after a brake overhaul?

Do I need matching brands of pads and discs when replacing brakes?

My Subaru Outback is in need of a braking overhaul. On their websites I can see pads and discs from Brembo, Pagid, and Delphi, but I can't find a supplier. One of the local garages will offer Delphi...

Do modern automatics offer any engine braking?

Over the years I have had several cars with an auto gearbox and have always been very happy with what seems to be appropriate engine braking when going downhill. A friend of mine has recently bought a...

Do I need to put my car in park if it has auto-hold?

Can I assume that for a car with auto-hold, I do not need to select park or neutral when stationary?

When should I replace the brake hoses on my car?

After enquiring about a service for my six-year-old Land Rover Discovery Sport (at 42,000 miles) my local dealer advised that Land Rover recommends changing the brake hoses. The cost was quoted at around...

Why does the Ford Fiesta have sensitive brakes?

I recently bought a 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.25 petrol and it has pretty sensitive brakes - they suddenly grab and it's hard to avoid stopping far more quickly than intended. Is this a common issue? Can you...

My 2017 MG has excessive pitting on the rear discs - is this covered under warranty?

When starting my 2017 MG GS from cold the rear pads do not seem to disengage fully resulting in a rubbing/grinding noise until they warm up. I have told I now have excessive pitting on my disks. Can I...

Soft brake pedal on Ford Focus - what's the cause?

Any ideas please on a soft/long brake pedal on a 2014 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel. I have bled the brakes and the pedal is better but then gets softer over the course of the next two/three weeks? I have checked...

When should I change my brake pads?

I’ve just had my BMW X6 serviced. They stated that my four brake pads are between 5.6 mm and 9mm and that BMW recommends changing them at 5mm. What is the legal requirement for changing them as opposed...