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• Rover 200 sidelights will not go off 28 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I have checked fuses etc. and all seems OK. This seems to have started happening just after I replaced a blown fuse for my rear brake and reverse lights, although this may be coincidence. Does anybody know how I fix this problem? Thanks
• Renault Megane 04 electrical problems 5 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a Renault Megane (2004) 1.5 dci and I have had 4 lightbulbs go in the last month - 2 headlight bulbs, one sidelight bulb and one brake light. I have also had 5 different indicator bulbs since I bought the car in 2005. I suspect that it's not just coincidence that these bulbs have all gone. Has anyone had any similar problems? If so, was any electrical fault found.
• Vauxhall parts rip off 9 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  sister has a 2002 astra 1.6 hatchback. had to replace the brake light switch. rang vauxhall who took the reg number and then quoted £15 for the part. went down to the dealership. the parts guy quoted £19, i told him someone quoted £15 earlier . He said 'oh this one is for the saloon, for the hatchback it is £15' from what i can see the part number for both are the same but the price is different. also why should the saloon pedal box arrangement be different to hatchback.
• 01 Focus rear wheel bearing gone at 50k 6 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  SWMBO's 01 1.6 Focus was making a speed-related noise from the NS rear, that stayed when the brakes were applied. Jacked it up and noticed straight away that the wheel had far too much wobble on it. The rim has no damage, so I'm wondering why a bearing should go at a fairly young age/mileage?
• VW Polo 03 reg 1.2 13 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  The only query is it was registered on 1 March 03, but it's MOT runs until August 2007. The person selling is ill so I can only assume the MOT date was missed. Car has FSH (including brakes service), clean HPI and full AA inspection. Anything in particular to look for. Is the 1.2 too small for this car? It will be used for mainly urban work.
• 406 HDI clutch? judder 10 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I'm getting clutch judder when starting off, needs about 2000 rpm to eliminate it. Also when accelerating/braking the gear lever moves but not out of gear. I'm assuming that this is probably worn engine mounts rather than the clutch. Is there any one in particular that is prone to wear. Is this a common problem with 406's.
• Ignoring red lights 4 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Having reported the item "Motoring masterclass" last week, yesterday a Hotpoint van pulled out on me, such that I have to brake sharpish, then pulled in again only to turn off within a couple of hundred metres.
• how to wind back calipers - 199 Audi A4 22 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Hi Everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me out, I'm in the missle of fitting new brake pads to the rear of a 99 audi A4. Im having real problems getting the caliper pistion to go back in. It seems to be stuck (I'm pretty sure its not seized as the piston will move back out from the pedal).
• wheel bearing - Fiat Coupe (W reg) 18 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  My car has recently started to make a "howling" noise which starts off at about 25/30mph.I have checked all the usuals like clutch in,gearbox in neutral,brakes on/off with no discernible difference.My own suspicion is that the n/s front wheel bearing is on the way out as there seems to be a slight reduction in noise on roudabouts (turning right effectively).
• Xantia 1.9TD Lower hub ball joints 4 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Closer inspection reveals play in this joint, even when rocked by hand under load (To clarify, it's the one on the bottom of the great big casting that fixes to the suspension leg and holds the brake caliper.)I assume that I'll need a special spanner to undo this (looks like it needs one of those C shaped spanners). I'm new to Citroen's, this is my first one so any advice is greatly appreciated.
• Form over function? 22 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  There was bright sunshine on the back of the cars and from anything other than directly behind, the lights were difficult to see. I've noticed before on new Passats that at night, the brake lights drown out the indicators. Anyone else noticed? Chris M
• Dash lights - '93 405 14 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  I've got a '93 L Peugeot 405 1.6 that runs fine but recently the dash warning lights (oil, battery, STOP, temp, fuel) all come on together occasionally if I brake hard or corner enthusiastically (not that I do that m'lud). The car shows no sign of being about to stall and carries on running ok. It's got me stumped. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
• Merc cruise control 20 May 2005 (Forum)
  Driving to an MB dealer 20miles away to have the brake fluid changed (half the price of my local one) I noticed cruise control wouldn't work on the motorway - or indeed above 55mph. I asked the dealer to check it over and they said this was due to the wrong tyres being fitted (205 55's on 16 inch rims) - these are the standard MB wheels and the tyres were fitted by an MB dealer!
• Peugeot 406 rear wheel bearing 6 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Just visited by local Pug agent to get a set of rear wheel bearings (drum brake) for my 1999 406 diesel estate . I was told that you can't change the bearings but you have to replace the complete hub at circa £130 + vat. Is this right?? As a Technician I fail to see why these bearings can't be changed.
• Mazda 2 1.4 Auto Shift Changedown 2 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Just wondered if anybody had found the same as me ie in Auto mode the changedown from 2nd to 1st as you brake (ie stopping at lights) can be felt ever so slightly through the break pedal (ie I'm aware of first being selected by the engine). Think I may just be being too over aware of stuff because it's new!
• Low or High Mileage? 24 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Now i dont know if i'm in the minority on here but as long as a car is regularly serviced i would generally always rather have the low mileage car. The interior, the tyres, the brakes and generally most wear and tyre items (bar the exhaust/cat) usually seem to be in far better nick on a low mileage car. Which means less immediate expense.
• Peugeot 406 Coupe 31 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I bought a 406 Coupe 3.0 V6 (99 plate)last week. On the whole I am very pleased with it but it does have one major problem, squeaky brakes. I have taken it back to the garage who have said that they have changed both the discs and the pads but the problem remains. Not knowing much about cars I am becoming a bit concerned that they may be ripping me off and I was windering if anyone had any useful advice first about what the problem may be and also what I should be telling the garage.
• n reg nissan almera pulling to nearside 2 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hi hope someone can help me with a problem I have with an "N" reg nissan almera 1.4 lx.It continually pulls to the near side while driving,it brakes in a straight line. I have had the tracking laser checked and it is o/k.Both front tyres seem to be in good condition with no signs of uneven wear. The pulling is not severe,but if i let go of the stearing wheel it would be into the kerb within about 3 to 4 seconds.
• Long journey preparation tips 20 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Should I be checking anything in particular before setting off? (eg, oil level (half full), screenwash, power steering and brake fluid, tire conditions etc) Would you recommend taking anything in particular in the car besides a blanket and coat? (Which I carry anyway.) All advice appreciated! David.
• I parked next to a Corvette Z06 today 2 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I love how they print ?405 Horsepower? in a flashy stainless steel logo on the sides lol! The air vents and bright red brake clamps look very cool. The funny thing was there was also a new Mustang Cobra R two rows over. So I got to check out some of America?s best in the same parking lot lol. Do you have ether of these cars in the UK?