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• Mechanical sympathy real and imagined 5 May 2009 (Forum)
  Yet there are also apparently intelligent people who imagine that the anal, obsessive habit of pressing the handbrake button when applying the brake and keeping the car externally clean and polished are evidence of 'mechanical sympathy'. They probably think shaving keeps you healthy as well. Tchah!
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.8 Rolling in neutral 5 May 2009 (Forum)
  In slowing moving stop/start traffic I sometimes put the car in neutral and let it roll down, using the foot brake and handbrake to stop and start. My left foot is rested and so not pressing the clutch. This is a lot easier than constantly engaging the clutch in 1st. Is this detrimental to the car or fuel economy in any way?
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1997 1.6 alternator repair & calliper replacement. 15 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Does anyone know how much it should cost for an alternator to be mended and fitted. Also how much would you expect to pay for a front brake calliper to be supplied and fitted (mates rates!!) On a 1.6 escort R reg {Reduced shouting in post to normal volume levels}
• Nissan Primera (1990 - 1996) - 95 1.6LX Rear pads catching lip of worn rear disks 24 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I think this is what is causing my squeaky brakes. How much should a garage charge me to replace the rear disks? (the pads are new - only done last week) Is it possible to grind down the lip of the disk or is there another alternative?
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 2004 1.7 poor handbrake 15 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  can any one help ? ive got an astra 1.7 td 2004 model.after replacing every hand brake cable , the handbrake lever assembly , rear shoes and both drums , all genuine parts as well.......................the handbrake is still very poor can anyone help ? cheers, richie .
• speed cameras on the A11 Norfolk 22 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Interestingly the two near disasters are caused by the speeding drivers noticing the camera van and panic braking. Perhaps this is a valid argument for actually concealing cameras link posted earlier on Monday http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=62445&m=713354&v=e add further comments there please
• Most astonishing thing seen while motoring 17 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  what is the most astonishing thing you have seen when motoring? For me it was seeing a wheel complete with brake drum come bouncing down the road towards me like a world war 2 bouncing bomb. That and a bonnet coming open once and completely blocking forward view. I just remembered the farmer in a roadside field in Spain..... ;) regards
• MoT advisory - advise please? 23 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  when you get an advisory at an MOT does that mean " get it put right or will fail it next time round" do MOT stations always look up your " previous " before they carry out your current MOT? reason i asked my misses motor will need an MOT in may and it has an advisory for corroded brake lines so i want to get them done pronto ....cheers
• Volkswagen Golf II (1983 - 1992) - 1991 1.8 - Dies when cold -seems like flooding 25 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  1991 Golf 1.8 Driver auto starts to die when slowed down on the brakes at a tight bend or setting-off at the top of a hill when cold. Can retrieve by flooring accelerator in neutral with black smoke in exhaust. Fine thereafter. Any clues folks?
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - Rear suspension problems Xantia Diesel N reg 17 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  My car's rear is not reaching the ride height it used to, but it will go up to full height but not every time it is selected. I have also found that when the rear isn't at the correct ride height my brakes have to be stood on to get a result. Any advice would be appriecated.
• Help Toyota Townace Parts Please 6 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Can anyone direct me to a responsible and reasonable site/company for parts fo rmy Townace. It's a 1990 4WD TD. I urgently need a brake caliper, and apart from the two WRONG calipers sent from online breakers, I can't findone for love ~ for money; nigh on £400, I could get one. Unfortunately, i don't have £400. Please, anybody.
• Vauxhall Vectra Auto Transmission 17 May 2007 (Forum)
  When I slow down and stop the car used to go straight into neutral but it has recently stopped doing this and remains in gear so I now have to keep my foot firmly on the brake to stop it from creeping forward. Does anyone know what the problem could be?
• abs light on, meriva 06 26 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, I got my 06 meriva 1.7cdti 11 days ago, it went back in yesterday as the abs light kept coming on, they replaced the sensor but today the lights come back on. They have told me its safe to drive. The brakes seem fine but I concerned about the light being on. I will be ringing them agfain in the morning, any ideas? Thanks Julie
• Alloy Wheel Coating 25 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Has anyone used Protex4 alloy wheel coating? Developed specifically to protect Alloys from road salts and brake dust , whose residue of carbon fibres and adhesives stick everything to the wheels, Protex4 provides a highly effective stick resistant barrier between the wheel surface and traffic contaminants.
• MGF screeching from back wheels 15 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Hello, I have an MGF convertiable yesterday as I was driving along a screeching noise came from the back wheels which is now getting louder. It does get louder when you speed up. It does sometimes stop but when you touch the brakes it starts again Anyone got any ideas what it may be I dont think its wheel bearings
• Hyundai dealer report 23 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Our Trajet has started knocking from the front when braking and steering at low speeds. We took it into our local Hyundai dealer (at a time to suit us) and they offered us a courtesy car at no cost other than a £15 insurance charge and will have it repaired within 48 hours.
• Almera vibration problem 11 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  basically the wheel shakes/vibrates clockwise and then anticlockwise, always seems to be worse after braking shakes worse at speed but noticible at 30/40. Anyone any ideas? Thanks in advance
• Stiff tiptronic box on Passat 18 May 2006 (Forum)
  The problem comes when I start it in the morning when it has been parked overnight, handbrake on and the lever in "Park." It then needs brute force to pull the lever out of "Park", even though I have my foot on the brake pedal. Any thoughts please?
• Whistling noise - Citroen saxo 26 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  It seems to be when i slow down but also at random intervals. Somebody has suggested it could be something to do with the brakes. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers, Dave
• vw golf idles at 1100 revs 20 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  i have a t reg 1.6 golf petrol that idels at 1100 revs and hunts up and down, it has had a new air flow meter and brake vac pipes changed, it has been on diagnostic machine and came up with no faults, there doesent seem to be any air leaks, i now suspect the idle speed motor, do they go a lot, thanks eddy