Showing results in 
Ask HJ [Show all channels]
Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first
-
Are brakes covered in the sales of goods act? 6 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought an '06 ML350 from a main dealer and after 4 months/4500 miles they are saying it needs new pads and disks all the way round. Would this be covered... -
Why does the stop/start system only work with the foot brake? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have the stop/start system on my Honda and am reasonably satisfied. But why does it only work on the foot brake? At traffic lights, etc, I want to engage... -
Going nowhere 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have designed and fitted an inertia switch into my rear high-level brake light, so that under braking it lights in the normal way. However, when stationary,... -
Ticket for defective brakes - Can I appeal? 20 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have been stopped and issued a ticket for defective brakes on my motorcycle. The punishment is a £100 fine and three points, this is due to me apparently... -
Corsa brake test results - should I be concerned? 8 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently unhappy with a used car purchased from a main dealer and am in a dispute with them on several issues, particularly the brake pads. An... -
VAG group brake controller problems 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
Are VAG/Teves doing anything about the braking controller problem? I am contemplating a VAG group car and this will be a decider. -
Why is my brake pedal hard in the morning? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
When my Kia has been unused for a few days, the brake pedal is initially unable to be depressed (so that the car can't be started) but then slowly softens.... -
Is it common for Skoda Citigos to suffer warped brake discs? 5 Oct 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... -
I want to replace the front drum brakes on my 1958 MGA with discs - what do I need to know before going ahead? 12 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am considering replacing the front drum brakes on my 1958 MGA with discs. It seems a simple process and there are several kits on sale. What do I need... -
Can an insurer refuse to pay out following an accident because of an MoT advisory on brakes? 5 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
The insurance company of a friend refuses to pay out. She went into the back of another car on the motorway because she was not paying attention and admits... -
Is there a known problem with the Peugeot 5008 electronic handbrake? 28 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Peugeot 5008 automatic that was stored for three months over the winter. I took it for its first drive of the year yesterday, but as I was... -
Honda Civic S Type brake pads - replacement on a car we have just bought? 6 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
At the end of March we purchased a Honda Civic 2003 S Type car with 58850 miles on the clock, as part of the deal we had the car serviced and MOT'd at... -
Check to cheque 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was invited by Benfields VW of Dumfries to a ‘Free Vehicle Safety Check’, on 15th July. The check took about ½ hour, and I was advised that both rear... -
Crunchy brakes 25 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
At the end of June we bought a Jaguar XF 3-litre petrol on an 08 plate from a Jaguar main dealer. When we reverse out of our garage and down the fairly... -
Brake noise 11 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
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... -
As a former traffic policeman, I endorse the use of left-foot braking in automatic vehicles. 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
As an ex-Traffic Policeman (accident investigator) and a person who has left-foot braked for over 30 years (even though I sometimes drive a manual car),... -
Disco fervour 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 4-year-old Toyota Corolla 1.6 auto that I love to bits. I have done only 26,000 miles from new. The car is garaged overnight. The car is currently... -
Legal A’d 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a 2007/57 Mercedes A-Class demonstrator a year ago with 7,000 miles on the clock. We have had the car serviced by the main dealer on the... -
Should I allow my Lexus RX300 automatic's brakes to cool before using them to hold the car stationary at traffic lights etc? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
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... -
Handbrake stopped working on Renault Scenic 13 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
The handbrake on my Renault Scenic has stopped working after my wife pulled it in whilst driving along. Now the brake symbol flashes and it doesn't work....
Elsewhere on 
.jpg)
