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• A fair price? 28 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Hi I have just been charged £96 exc. V.A.T & Labour (2 Hrs) to replace a Brake Pressure Valve Limiter for my Clio 16v 1992. I was assured this was a genuine Renault part. Was this is a fair price to pay? The total charge was about £190. Should I be able to see this part if I look under the car.
• Renault Clio - Rear lights 20 Jul 2025 (Forum)
  Just got hold of younger daughter’s 52 registered Clio for the first time in a few weeks and noted that the brake light on the near side was flashing alternately with the indicator. Took out the LED 380 bulb and put in a new incandescent bulb and it’s better. Just a slight dimming of the tail light whilst the indicator is illuminated.
• Tesla Model S etc - Electric Car Towing 26 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  Just wondered if anyone has experience with towing with electric cars. Only a few seem capable and I think you have to turn off the energy recovery under braking?  Wondering if it’s worth even considering if range Is reduced too much, although I wouldn’t want to tow much more than a folding camper
• Rear Lights... VW Polo 26 May 2021 (Forum)
  Some kind soul told me both my rear lights were blown last night. As far as I can tell, the reverse, brake and fog lights still work but even after replacing both rear light bulbs, they don\'t work. Any ideas before it gets dark again please? I can\'t avoid driving tonight. Thank you!
• All - EVs front or rear wheel drive? 25 Oct 2020 (Forum)
    My question is are all these EVs rear driven and what could the implications on the road be as to driving in snow?  Also how does servo braking differ from your conventional car?
• 26 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Re: Scar Wash - some fat, lazy person has obviously rubbed HJ up the wrong way, but seriously, I wouldn't even use a jet wash, especially around any seals and brakes - there's far too much pressure, just a hose and standard car wash soapy water, or the stuff they give you if you've had a ceramic coating. Also, if you clean the car yourself, you're more likely to spot any bits falling off.
• Any - Wheel Nuts 15 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I get tyres changed, On my invoice is a note warning me to check my wheel nuts are tight after 50 miles. I visit a garage, Wheels come off e.g for some work on the brakes. I don't get a warning to check the wheel nuts. Garages seem to be living dangerously, although I don't hear of problems with wheel nuts coming loose.
• Suzuki SX4 S-Cross - clunking noise 20 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  For the past few weeks I've been hearing a clunking noise when I stop the car either downhill or uphill, as if the weight of the car shifts in the opposite direction before it comes to rest. I never hear it when stopping on a level surface, and I don't hear it when otherwise braking, except when the car comes to a complete stop. Any thoughts what this might be?    
• VW Sharan 1.9 TD - ABS air gap 1 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  Can anyone help with the air gap dimension of ABS sensor to ring on my 2002 VW Sharan 1.9 TD? Replaced sensors on both side, fail light extinguished but brake pedal is pulsing below 10mph on breaking from speed, any other ideas welcome, thanks, Mike. originally posted in  wrong section  sorry
• Dog in road 5 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  My grandson, who is new driver, was behind a 10reg mini the other day. The mini braked suddenly to avoid a dog in the road and my grandson hit him in the rear. The dogs owner quickly gathered up his dog and put in his car and left the scene. The owner of the mini is now trying to privately claim £700 from my grandson.
• Ford Fiesta ST - annoying whirring rattle 11 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  Annoying whirring rattle from behind glove box area that only happens when the engine is under old and above around 30mph... Any ideas? Was thinking maybe wheel bearings? Or maybe an issue with the front near side brakes? Any help or ideas would be appreciated! The ST has done 52k and has never had any issues before now.
• Jaguar XF Luxury premium 2.7D - Intermittent starting problem 9 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  I am experiencing intermittent starting problems. When following correct procedure for keyless starting, I.e foot on brake and pressing start button engine turns but does not fire - second attempt invariably starts engine although rev counter takes a second or two to show revs. Any ideas what could be the cause?
• Nissan Terrano II (1993 - 2005) - 98 2.7 Engine Management light comes on regularly. 24 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  The engine management light comes on, on a regular basis.. the vehicle seems to perform ok and when i press the brake pedal the engine management light goes out...? Has anyone else had this problem or have any idea how to solve the problem..? Many thanks
• BMW 335i - Electronic Service History 12 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Just had my 335i seviced at 20k 3.1 yrs old, by a friends garage. He can't access the electronic service history, but has been able to update oil, filters, brake fluid, etc. but not the service history, using 3 different plug in devices. Any ideas, as the BMW agent wants up to £80 just to access the servive history and update !  
• 1995 eunos 1.8 auto - eunos back lights 1 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, as a newby to this car, I would apreciate some info on the back lights namely, how come there are LHD and RHD back lights surely they are the same ie. sidelights/indicators/brake/fog/reverse. how are they different on european cars but  also can they be adapted to fit our RH drive cars. I get it for headlights facing opposite way. Thanks.
• 55 Plate Zafira 1600 petrol - warning light 5 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  The garage has cleared it several times, but it re-appears after a short time. Apparently the vehicle drives well & the oil,water& brake fluid levels are O.K. Any ideas anybody please
• vauxhall vectra c 2.2dti sri 04 reg - rec unit replacment 13 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  my rec unit recently packed in as getting no brake lights, mechanic has put a replacment in and working fine now but my boot lock will not open or my intermittent wiper, the repalacment came out a 1 year newer deisel vectra. does this need programming to match my car.
• Peugeot 406 hdi - Shaking stering wheel 7 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Dear  All just noted a problem with my stering wheel as it shaking when i brake at high speed like above 40-50 mhp wheel balance done all good, tyres 80% no rip or any damage any chance to help me out where to look for the problem please? as usual any help much appreciated thanks  
• Ford ka 2007 - Ford ka won't start click noise trip counter reset 28 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Tried to start my ford ka 2007 this morning and the dials are clicking and shaking.The trip counter has reset to 0.No life at all when trying to turn car over.Oil, hand brake, abs, temp light all on.Any help would be appreciated
• Airport taxi - Mad taxi driver 5 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Got a taxi from the airport in Amman, (jordan) It is a fixed price and has not changed for years, Undertaking, cutting up on inside outside,driving above the speed limit only feet from the car in front, last minute braking, the works, did wonders for my heartrate! it was a hyundai sonata (i40) 2.0 turbo. since looked it up, 274 hp! WANT ONE!