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My new XC40 mild hybrid at 38mph decided to avert a collison by taking control of my vehicle. It took my by surprise as it aggresively swered into another empty lane. Luckily no vehicles were present....
In December 2025 I bought a new VW Tiguan Match from a franchised dealer. Apart from a minor repair to vanity mirror lights in the sun visor (done by the dealership) ownership has been pretty uneventful....
I was driving at 60mph on an A-road, the vehicle in front was 150 yds ahead also doing 60mph. Suddenly without any warning the emergency braking warning light flashed on, the sound bleeped and the brakes...
I was told last year that the Mazda SBS light being on and not functioning does not fail the MoT but this year I am being told that it does fail. Is this right?
 

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