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Do all Golf 6 models like mine have the problem that the brakes snatch fiercely at low speeds, e.g. when slowing to a halt or coasting downhill in a queue of slow moving traffic? Nothing wrong with them...
In January we had to replace the pads and discs all around on our 06 diesel Civic. After four months our service and MOT was due, so I was very surprised to hear that the pads were worn 50%(os) and 70%(ns). The...
My Nissan Almera (52 plate), has developed a noise, sort of like a whistly, woo-woo noise. It sounds like it is coming from the front of the car but I'm not sure where, as I can only hear it while driving....
How much should it cost me to have two sets of brake pads fitted front and rear, with a brake fluid change, on my Mondeo?
I am on my second set of brakes in 12 months but my Audi A6 is still vibrating heavily at speed and under breaking. I've had the wheels re-balanced to no effect. Are these cars prone to bushing failure?...
Could you confirm email address for VW UK Customer Services (due to 059B Brake Pressure Sensor elec fault in circuit on 2004 Touran 44K)
I have just bought an automatic Lexus RX 300 (2003, facelift, 5-speed auto). In many ways a silly concept, I am delighted with it, because the large number of speedbumps on our road (I live opposite a...
I have owned this car since 2005. At MoT last June (2010), it has new front discs and pads. Had these replaced FOC at same (Citroen) garage in August 2010. Now they need replacing again! Have only done...
My brakes failed without warning yesterday. When brake pedal is pushed I can hear air coming from front nearside. I wanted to check brake hose for damage but don't know where it is located please can you...
My daughter's car has an erratic braking operation. Sometimes the brakes work instantly when the pedal is depressed and other times the pedal travels a much longer distance before the brakes work although...