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• 306 Meridian Spec 25 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Have tried looking for a site with a full spec but can't find one...can anyone help? Cheers, P.S. I did try an emergency brake and the car did brake without any squeal so thought it did have ABS...but the discs/pads were changed recently so not necessarily true.
• Bahill Horse Trailer 23 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Could anyone please tell me where to get instructions for overhauling the brakes and wheel bearings on a Bahill 2-horse trailer? There is an override feature allowing the trailer to be reversed without locking the wheels, but I'm not sure whether the brakes are working at all.
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  Should the garage have to cover the cost of repairs for my low mileage Honda Civic? 23 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Honda Civic failed its MoT on 'excessive handbrake travel'. I've been told by my local garage that it will cost in excess £850 but they will pay...
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  Brake caliper rust on BMW 5 Series 17 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  In September 2016 I bought a brand new BMW 530D M sport. It was a big purchase for me. After around 6-7 months I noticed surface rust on the brake calipers...
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  Why does Volkswagen Auto Group exclude shock absorbers from its warranty? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We started a thread in the Backroom (/www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/posts/?t=93339) complaining about VAG excluding shock absorbers from its warranty and...
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  Institute of Advanced Manslaughter 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I quote from the IAM handbook - "Advanced Driving - the essential guide" in which and I quote, from page 46: "As a rule, left foot braking is best avoided,...
• Load Transfer 14 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Having seen a couple of threads where some confusing information has been given about load transfer under braking and cornering, I thought I might have a go at clarifying the subject. Firstly, I want to restrict the post to steady state behaviour - by which, I mean once the car is settled into the corner, or has been braking for some time, and the car body is no longer continuing to roll or pitch any further.
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  Is a road test mandatory after brake repair work has been carried out? 8 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is it illegal for a garage not to road test a customer's car after a brake overhaul?
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  How does hill start assist work? 4 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Ford Ka + but don't fully understand how 'Hill Start Assist' works, being reluctant to release the handbrake on a hill before increasing...
• 'Keepers' - preservation of brake pipes, etc. 15 Mar 2023 (Forum)
    Excellent for brake pipes.   I've always just painted old engine oil on springs and subframes every three years or so.  The only mechanical immobilisation I had on my first Audi (100 2.0E) was when the front anti-roll bar broke.
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  Can electric vehicles tow a trailer? 7 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Are electric cars able to tow caravans and trailers?
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  Should I be in Drive or Neutral at traffic lights? 27 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2018 MINI Countryman auto. I've read that the gearbox allows for stopping at lights while still in Drive. But I've also read that it's best to...
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  My car is stuck in park - what's the solution? 23 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Mondeo automatic is stuck in park and will not start. The engine will only turn over once then it sounds like a starter motor noise. It will only...
• Vauxhall Insignia 1.4turbo - Residue from new brake discs/pads 18 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  I've searched for both parts in an attempt to ascertain with what the discs are coated, but could only find general information about Bosch components. I even tried to contact Bosch, but they never replied. The brakes seem fine (and we're still going easy on them), but as I lost a close family member in a crash, I get a bit nervous. Many thanks to everyone. Have a lovely day :-) Lily    
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  Can you recommend a luxury car for £6k? 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a luxury car for £6000? I drive about 10,000 miles a year and want something that's comfortable and stylish. I like the Mercedes-Benz...
• Ford Ka - Brakes & discs needed at a ridiculous cost 11 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  I recently passed my test and was bought a Ford KA (53 plate) I don't drive often as I don't need to but last week when I started my car and drove off I noticed the brakes were quite unresponsive. My boyfriend (who works away for 2 months at a time and has just gone back) had a quick look and said that the brake pads and discs looked like they needed doing. I duly took my car to Halfords who said the car was dangerous to drive and that I needed the pads and discs replaced before I drove it again.
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  How can I get my SORN car to a garage? 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  How can I get my car on SORN to a garage for a service? My car has been off the road and I want to sell it, but am reluctant to tax and insure it just...
• Peugeot 406 2.2 HDi - Anti Pollution Fault 7 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I have since taken the car into a garage and have they have replaced the brake servo and vacuum pump. The brakes are working fine again! Problem solved.. Errr No. When I took it in I asked them to look at the fault codes, they say there were none, I assumed it was all related to the servo failure.
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  Service schedule for motorway cars? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What in particular should be serviced more or less on cars which just do long distance motorway commutes? The brakes used a lot less than in town driving...
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  16" spare wheel but 17" fitted all round 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Just had my first puncture on my T Spirit, which has factory fitted 17" wheels. The compact spare is 16". I'm having to wait for the replacement tyre to...