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Why can't I seem to learn to left-foot brake when driving my automatic? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Whilst I understand your passionate desire to spread the left-foot braking technique among drivers of automatics, I fear that the very people that you... -
Garage says brakes are rusty and need cleaned due to lack of driving. Is this right? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
My daughter in law took her Mazda MX-5 for a service this week. It's about eighteen months old and she has had it since June 2020. Due to lockdown, though,... -
Unusually rapid brake wear on a Suzuki SX4 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive the Suzuki SX4 top of range 2-litre diesel. Bought from new, it is almost exactly 12 months old and has done 15,000 miles. I drive a 65 mile round... -
Should I buy a Meriva B or Mercedes-Benz B-Class with a push-button handbrake? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a Vauxhall Meriva since 2005 and have been contemplating a change, perhaps to a Meriva B or possibly a Mercedes B-Class. These both have... -
Tanglefoot 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I don't see how the left foot can hit the brake pedal quicker than the right foot unless the left foot is suspended above the pedal waiting to hit it,... -
Matter of a pinion 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 17-year-old son has just started learning to drive. He is having lessons as well as driving me around in his FIAT Seicento that we bought him for his... -
Why are the brake lights flickering on my SAAB 9-3 Convertible when the engine management light shows? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 diesel SAAB 9-3 Convertible that showed a 'limited performance' message from engine management and then the brake lights flickered. Although... -
What's causing the brake discs to warp on my Suzuki Ignis? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last year I bought a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, which was supplied with new brake discs. Six months later the car started to judder under braking and I took it... -
Smart Fortwo brake pipe corrosion 5 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
Are you aware of severe corrosion on Smart Fortwo brake pipes? Our car's brake pipes were found when a mechanic was carrying out unrelated work and... -
Why does my local dealership insist that brake discs are replaced at the same time as brake pads? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Audi A4 TDi which was recently serviced at my local Audi dealership and I was told that the front brake pads would soon need replacing. The... -
Are rusty brake discs causing a recurring ABS fault on my Peugeot 407 SW? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
When my 2005 Peugeot 407 SW was 12 months old the ABS/ESP showed to be faulty and was rectified under warranty. Shortly after another sensor was faulty... -
I've been told the brake fluid of my two-year-old car needs changed - is that necessary? 27 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
My two year old Ford Fiesta auto is due for its service and I have been told that the brake fluid also needs changing. Is this necessary? -
Toyota Carina E wiring problem 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1992 Toyota Carina E and when I have the front headlights turned off and press the brake pedal, the front light turns on (to dipped beam). With... -
Electronic hand brakes - and the point is? 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
What is the point of electronic handbrakes? You report that water ingress is a common problem. If it's so common why don't they fix it? I have just been... -
Park mode versus handbrake on a steep slope 14 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Home is on a hill and the garage drive also has a significant uphill slope, so both cars are frequently parked on a hill. We normally use 'Park' on... -
Flickering old Fiesta 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Garage can't find a fault to explain the flickering brake lights on old Fiesta. Any ideas ? -
Why is Volkswagen's DSG so problematic? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I see so much about DSG issues that I have to add my two-penny worth. My family have owned three Volskwagens with DSGs: two Golfs and a Polo. They all... -
Can I adjust the brake pedal in my car? 4 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a low mileage Volvo XC40 in August 2024 but since then I have been diagnosed with degenerative knees and pressure on the brake pedal is now... -
ABS problems with Toyota Yaris Verso 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my 2000 Toyota Yaris Verso [119,000 miles] from new. It has always been serviced at the recommended intervals by either franchised dealers... -
City emergency braking - are there insurance savings? 7 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Although cars like the Volkswagen up and Skoda Citigo already have model variants in group 1 insurance category, do you know of any insurers who offer...
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