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• Shell ESL Donax EBL brake fluid 24 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Having just taken delivery of my new car (ok Landrover Defender) I'm now playing the 'read the handbook and work out what fluid is ok where' game. Googling...
• Volvo S40 braking 1 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Car is a Volvo S40 1.8 1998s. During freezing weather earlier this year I was unable to stop the car completely going down a steep hill. Hill was not gritted...
• Problems with Rover 75 6 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Clunking on the front suspension, think it is coming from the drivers side..was like this last year and seems not to have got any worse. Only notice it when going over rough broken surfaces. 2. Rumbling noise when I brake, has all new pads front and back and the discs are still ok, this seems to be coming from the back brakes 3. Although not going to fail its MOT on it but the engine rattles at 3000rpm under full load up to around 4000.
• Audi A3 - steering knock & scored discs 10 May 2005 (Forum)
  I don't want to keep going back and forwards - any clues? A second point on this - any other A3 owners feel their brake discs are scored? Mine feel ribbed, and they grind under braking as if they have surface rust (they don't). I've looked at other used A3s on the forecourt - all the same. Anyone any experience? How's the life of your pads and discs?
• 306 MOT Failure 8 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  But it failed on: Near side front C.V. boot split Off side rear shock absorber mounting bottom bushes (extra movement) Parking brake isn\'t very effective Extra travel on parking brake lever Please forgive me if all that sounds a bit weird, but its what the guy wrote down on the failure slip (hand writing was a bit hard to read) Its a nice 306XL L Reg, 106000 on the clock.
• Tyres 27 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone else experienced this? Question3. Can anyone offer an explanation as to why at only 60mph braking, this problem exhibited itself. Thanks in advance.
• Automatic-transmission problems 22 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  MB 320 Is there an auto guru out there who recognizes these symptoms: * On four occasions during a 200-mile trip, the engine revs surged before the transmission engaged properly, at which point the car moved onwards with a bit of a jolt. On each occasion, I had braked for a roundabout and then started off again; I don't think I came to a complete halt on any of these occasions. * Later: This has happened again, on each occasion after firm braking and while resuming acceleration without stopping.
• MOT TOm-foolery. 16 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  During a 10k mile service performed after the MOT on the same day the following faults were found. 1) O/S outer C.V. gater small pinhole 2) N/S/R wheel bearing slight play and noise (£15 +£10 +VAT) 3) O/S/R lower swivel slight play (£16 + £10 + VAT) 4) Front brake discs and pads worn very close to the limit (£110-120, inc.) 5) N/S/F tyre worn low 6) Both rear wheel cylinders leaking (£25 + £31 + VAT) 7) O/S/R shock absorber damp 8) Both rear brake drums worn 9) Unable to remove No. 4 spark plug 10) Exhaust misaligned No's 1, 6 & 7 should be MOT failures surely?
• 70 mph speed limit 18 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  The 70 mph speed limit on motorways is so far out of date. A few years ago I had the misfortune to own a Morris Marina 1.3, the brakes were so bad, it took slightly less than one bank holiday weekend to stop it. The handling was appalling bouncing all over the road,it was lethal at 70 mph. Todays cars with their superior braking systems and handling characteristics are far far safer at this speed.
• Mercedes E230 spare wheels. 30 Jan 2001 (Forum)
  Mercedes only supply a steel spare, which is thinner than the alloys. Fitting the steel spare using the same bolts also damages the brakes because they are now too long. Again this is covered in the handbook, and shorter bolts are supplied. But really! Please warn all Mercedes owners of this obvious design fault.
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 15-12-2018 Part 1 20 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  With regard to changing brake fluid the old fluid can be checked on a meter for water contamination at the garage. Saves an unnecessary expense if fluid is still ok.
• Peugeot 207 - electrical fault 15 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  what a nightmare. wipers always on. headlights always on while engine running. brake failure comes on the display. the heater fan stopped working. now wont start unless hot wired. 07 plate. any help please
• renault clio 1.2 16v expression - dashboard lights 14 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Just had the discs and pads replace. The abs & service lights comes on after a few miles, whening brake sometimes there's a crunch lkie noise. Please advise. Thanks.
• Honda Accord UK (1989 - 1993) - 1990 2.0i ALB (ABS) reservoir overflows. 29 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Reservoir overflows cloudy fluid, pump on all the time, brakes spongy. What's up? Any ideas most welcome.
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 04 1.6 Bad rattle when clutch depressed 17 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Bad rattling noise when clutch depressed to start on the start button ,doesnt seem to do it when brake depressed
• C3 Rear Hub Nut 20 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I want to check my rear brakes on my Citroen C3 - in the Haynes book it says to replace, as a matter of course, the dust cap and the hub nut (staked type) Is it REALLY necessary to replace these? Nut torques to 148ftlb then is staked.
• "dangerous" speed camera 26 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I saw in one of this mornings papers - daily express, can't spot it online, that some guy in a village who put up a dummy gatso has been told to take it down as it was dangerous as people were likely to brake suddenly and cause accidents.
• Lame excuse!!! 4 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  In his written defence, apparently, he said the road was safe for overtaking and the car in front was being driven by an elderly female driver who braked a lot.
• Good price? 3 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Just put the megane (1996 1.6RN) in for a few repairs.. Timing belt change Front brake pads and discs Oil change Rear wheel bearing All supplied and fitted came in at £180, so am a happy man! Just thought I would share that
• HJ's VW Phaeton review 21 May 2003 (Forum)
  ''On the other hand, if you need to brake from a massive speed on an uneven and partially loose surface, you will survive.'' ... so they've developed a luxury rally car ? I have to grow old - but I don't have to grow up