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Does my two-year-old Ford Fiesta really need its brake fluid replacing? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
When we bought my Fiesta two years ago we paid upfront for servicing. It is about to have its second service and my local Ford garage tells me that it... -
Pitted wheels 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
My car is less than a year old. I recently noticed the steel effect alloy wheels are starting to pit. The garage state it is caused by brake dust and... -
Brake pads need replacing after 6849 miles 11 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
Four months ago I was told by my local MINI dealer than my car my 2007 Cooper needed new rear brake pads, discs and sensors at 34,000 miles. Yesterday... -
Mazda6 warped brake discs 18 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
Having read your review on the new Mazda 6 SkyActive, I bought one a year ago second hand with 3000 miles on the clock from a dealer. I have been happy... -
Why do you say that it is dangerous for automatic drivers not to left-foot brake? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I very much enjoy your expert advice but must take issue with your stance on left-foot braking in an auto car. You suggest that we should use two feet... -
Absorbing 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Earlier this year I tried a new Renault dealership. They rang me in the middle of a service and told me that Renault recommended replacing brake fluid... -
Can you fail your driving test when using left-foot braking in an automatic? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was interested in your statistics on stopping distances when left-foot braking an automatic rather than right-foot braking. I started using this method... -
Could faulty brakes have caused an accident in a Mazda MX-5 I just bought? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mazda-approved MX-5 in January from a dealership, and in June I had an accident which I thought was my fault. The insurance paid for the repair... -
Broken brake 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
Had a warning light come up on my BMW 1-Series, relating to Suspension Stability Control. The diagnostic states "brake hydraulic malfunction" DTC at a... -
Topped car action 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I bought 2 year old a Nissan Micra from Nissan last April. It had just had its M2 service. Within a month or so I took it back as the brake warning light... -
Car rear brakes seized within 2 months of purchase in warranty - who is to blame? 24 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
We bought a car from a small garage in November. Before we got the car it needed an MOT and service, which the garage did for us as part of the deal of... -
Squeaky brakes on Fiat 500 5 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our 2010 Fiat 500 has developed an intermittent high pitched squeal which seems to come from the front wheels (difficult to tell but seems to be RHS).... -
Brake pipe corrosion - is it normal? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
Whilst getting my 2011 Fabia serviced at my local Skoda dealer I was informed that the brake pipes are corroded due to salt from the road and need to be... -
Friction on BMW brakes 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have noticed "rolling resistance/friction" at lower speeds as if the brakes are not fully off. There is also a high frequency "fizzing" sensation through... -
Does MG's seven year warranty cover brake calipers? 18 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
Our six year old MG ZS developed a noise from one of the rear wheels. A faulty brake caliper was found to be the problem. The failure has resulted in subsequent... -
How can I prevent brake disc corrosion? 20 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
A perennial problem I have had with cars I have owned in the last decade or so is with the corrosion of the rear brakes. My current car, Mini One has just... -
Is my driving style to blame for damaged brake pads and discs? 27 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
Since retiring, I use my car a lot less. When I went to have my two year old Toyota Yaris serviced at the main dealer, I was told the brake pads had rusted... -
Brake System replacement 21 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have had the i10 from new. Serviced by main dealer for first three years and this year by a reputable local garage. The Master cylinder has failed,... -
Why don't drivers of vehicles with stop-start use their handbrakes to save fuel? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Fiesta with EcoBoost 100 averaged 48.5mpg on one long journey, while the on-board computer shows 37.4mpg overall, mostly on short local trips along... -
Is it possible for Skoda Citigo brake discs to warp in 11,000 miles? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter’s 2012 Skoda Citigo recently developed steering wheel judder when braking. She took it to a Skoda dealer who charged her £189 to replace pads...
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