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• Citreon - C1 10 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  I was driving up to a junction, there was a car in front. It has been snowing. My car sped up, I push the brake pedal right down but the car didn’t slow down and I hit the car in front. I know this was my fault
• Audi Q3 Sportback (2019) - push button start problem 9 May 2022 (Forum)
  Push button start is very slow to kick in. Foot on brake pedal, it takes up to 2 mins pushing button before it works. Any thoughts, please? Spoiling any quick getaway, otherwise nice motor (only done 10k miles). Thanks
• N/A - Electric scooters 21 Feb 2021 (Forum)
    Presumably these silent machines will also find their way onto pavements and cycle paths.   Do the things even have brakes let alone insurance?  This sounds like a very bad idea to me from both a motorist and pedestrian perspective!
• Tall order 13 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Anyone recommend a weekend bike for a 58 yo  6'4" tall rider? I prefer an upright riding postion, simple mechanics, light weight, good handling, good brakes, nice engine note/feel and had a mis-spent youth on dirt bikes (not limited to these though). 30-60 bhp? Trying not to look like a bear on a push bike...
• Car bike carrier 6 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  However with all 3 bikes loaded the lights and partially covered. Read some things about a board with number plate and brake/indicator lights? How the hell do you go about getting a connection from the car to that?
• Mazda CX-5 (2012) - I-Stop problem 3 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Intermittently the engine would restart with all conditions being maintained to remain in the stop part of the cycle(A/C off, brake pedal being depressed. vehicle at stand still, level surface)
• Warranty and - Servicing Costs 13 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Helped mate buy nearly new aveo 1.2ls, now needs 2nd year servive but only 6000 miles. Evans Halshaw quoting £232 inc vat for this with the brake fluid change. Local (trusted indie) will do for about £100 inc.will use original parts! (oil and air filter) Even I am shocked at the difference!
• FIAT Panda eleganza 2009 - windscreen wipers 6 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  My wipers have started to change speed when I brake. If they are on fast speed, theyg go to slow speed, if  on slow speed, they go to intermittant. As soon as I start off again, they go back to what I set them at initially. Can anybody help?? Many thanks!!
• 1.9 TDI - AUDI A4 18 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I have owned 2 of these now and after all the problems i have had with this one i can safely say i won't be buying another one... Brakes Failed , bulbs blow every month and all manner of other problems, it's just a badge nothing more , the build quality has gone.
• Suzuki Alto - Buying a low milege car ? 3 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  What problems might I encounter from buying a 2005 Suzuki alto with 500 ( yes 500) miles on the clock. Garaged from new. Serviced every year. Brakes might have some surface rust, battery flat, other than that? Would £1000 be a good price
• BMW 320d Sport 90k Miles - Travelling across the Alps 10 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  My car is in VGC but would appreciate your advice on those mechanical areas of the car which might need checking prior to what mabe an arduous journey. Naturally brakes are my top concern. Again your advice will be appreciated. regards Tsk
• Kia Borrego - Kia Borrego Recall 11 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  The 2009 Borrego, according to AutoGuide, is subject of a recall due to an issue with non-adjustable brake pedals, which some models are equipped with. Kia Borrego recall announced despite no one recalling the Borrego.
• HJ MOT survey Radio 4 11 May 2012 (Forum)
   It took a cautious approach to the findings and  suggested that the cars that came off worse were the fault of the owners and that items which fail such as lights wipers and worn brakes happen to any car.  It'll be on iplayer if you want to hear the full item.  
• 2001 1.9tdi - V.W. Sharen 12 May 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, just occassionly  my car seems to lose braking power when trying to stop but the next time of trying it's perfectly all right. Only seem's to happen once in a while. But put's the jitters up you when it happens. Wondered if anyone had any ideas.
• Transit 95, Diesel 2.5 (76PS) - Wobbly break pedal 28 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Hiya, I'm looking at getting a transit van and the chap said: "it has a wobble on the brake pedal so im guessing needs disks or drums common fault on transit aparently" Anyone know of the common faults and what this may be? Thanks for your help F  
• TVR Chim - Jacking under the hub OK 2 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  I need to do some work on the brakes. Rather than jack up the whole car I was thinking of putting the trolley jack under the wheel hub and jacking that just to get the wheel of the ground. Is this OK to do or could this cause problems (stress on wheel bearing etc)?
• Peugeot 3008 MPV (2009 - ) - ESP and Grip Control 6 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Any Peugeot dealers around who can tell me exactly what these features do. I think that they enhance stability by applying braking to certain wheels but any advice is welcome. Thanks Am thinking of buying a 3008 and maybe will wait for one with Grip Control.
• ABS 25 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  My current car, a'98 Almera GTi, has ABS, I've had it for 3 years, and I have had it come in twice, once to test it, the second when I had to brake hard, to avoid someone. So why do other people manage to have it come on?
• Mechanical sympathy. 3 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Not holding the car on a slope with the clutch instead of doing a hill start, waiting at traffic lights with foot on clutch instead of handbrake and neutral, violent last minute braking. Driving over kerbs, not slowing down or driving around road imperfections. And is it a company car or yours!
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 2.0 How do I change the ABS sensor 3 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  How would I go about changing the ABS sensor on a rear (disc brake) hub on my focus? It looks fairly straightforward but are there any pitfalls or difficult bits I should be aware of?