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What's the best way to use indicators when preparing to turn? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
What is the perceived wisdom in respect of using one's direction indicators? On roundabouts, the left-hand signal is often given one exit too early and,... -
All - EU tyre labelling confusion 31 Oct 2012 (Forum)
Seeing as the new tyre ratings are for rolling resistance, wet braking and noise are about to come into force, I thought I'd check out how my tyres fared. My tyres are 175/70R13T The new Kleber came up with a pretty poor rating: Rolling resistance: F, wet braking: C, noise 69 Fair enough, it's a cheap tyre. -
Is Mercedes liable for sensotronic brake control failures on a Mercedes E320? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Mercede-Benz has confirmed via diagnostics that the SBC unit on our 2004 Mercedes E320CDI has gone. I am aware there have been problems with this unit,... -
Skoda Fabia Classic (2001) - MOT failure... indication of cost! 26 Jun 2012 (Forum)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort. Parking brake efficiency below requirements. A lot of the above makes no sense to me! I know about the wishbone, and have got a price for the part, but the rest, I'm not so sure what I actually need done! -
Is it normal for my CVT automatic Toyota Yaris to roll backwards when on a hill in 'Drive'? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I find that my new Toyota Yaris TR VVT-i CVT will roll backwards on a hill in "Drive" unless I have my foot on the accelerator or brake. This seems wrong... -
Peugeot 1007 - Peugeot 1007 rear brake calipers won't wind back 2 Oct 2011 (Forum)
"We can't offer advice about brakes in case you sue us" - what utter rubbish "We have never experienced that problem" - I don't believe that "Book it in and we will apply out expertise to fixing the problem for you" - I will never darken their door again after these responses So, can somebody on here offer the advice that Peugeot refuse to divulge. -
Passat Estate - Is it worth repairing? 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've had this car for a few years but had a problem recently whereby it would suddenly feel like the brakes had been slammed on for an instant whilst driving. It... -
To change or not to change my car? 6 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Hyundai i30 with a 1.6 petrol engine for last three years and I am thinking of changing my car. I have been offered a SEAT Leon Cupra R,... -
Audi TT Coupe - Failed Break Booster in Brand New Audi TT 2.0 TFSI 28 Jul 2010 (Forum)
After a mere c.800 miles use, a constant hissing noise developed from around the above's brake pedal. The dealer replaced a brake vacuum pipe to no effect and has now diagnosed a fault with the brake booster. -
Thirst among equals 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Hyundai i10 on HJ's recommendation but am unhappy about the fuel consumption. It is not used for many long runs but we live in a rural location... -
Should my stepdaughter's Mazda 5's brake pads have been replaced under warranty? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My stepdaughter's 2007 Mazda 5 has had a squealing noise which comes of its own accord, but when you touch the brake pedal the noise goes away. This was... -
VW Polo - Automatic transmission problems 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a 2003 VW Polo automatic, which now and again does not respond in any way when she tries to start the engine. After fiddling with the... -
Braking up is hard to do 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
In your VW Touran review you mention a possible recall given the number of ABS control unit faults. Mine has just developed this 'feature' and before... -
Padshow 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a Mondeo SCI 1.8 Ghia petrol since new in 2005, and always had it serviced at a franchised Ford dealer at the correct intervals. At the 50k... -
Scenic 03 - 1.9 Dci Fidji 23 Nov 2006 (Forum)
Since buying it from the main dealer last year, I have had trouble free motoring until now. Just before I bought the car, Renault fitted new brake pads to the front. However, as the cold weather has started, the breaks make a slight irritating squeal when I brake. Not a problem as it doesn;t happen all the time I brake, probably every 3 presses of the brake pedal on average. -
Replacing wheel cylinder (all vehicles) 2 Mar 2006 (Forum)
That's never done...) or do we just think it probably will? Just as important, would it affect the brake balance (MOT testable), having one new one and one old one? Then the shoes. Of course on one side they've been covered with brake fluid. I will clean up the drum with brake cleaner (and garages have done this for me with previous cars so I presume it's standard practice). -
D'oh, why me? 3 Mar 2004 (Forum)
must be something to do with sellafield....ho-ho-ho-". I pointed to the stain and told him i had a brake fluid leak, he bent down, rubbed it between finger and thumb, and confirmed that itwas brake fluid. i told him i had spent 20 mins underneath car, but couldn't find where it was coming from, he said " no you won't on that!! -
Towing 23 Feb 2004 (Forum)
Because it was only clutch actuation at fault, we left the engine idling on the SAAB so had no battery drain issues, and reassuringly for me driving and owning the car in front, full servo braking and powered steering! Solid, instant, torque from our manual gearbox V70 2.4T made the towing part a breeze, but there were a few BOING, Boing, boing, bng, bg moments along the way when I was hauling the SAAB in to the biggest roundabout gap he was ever gong to get, when the driver would then lose his nerve, stand on the brakes, and decide to wait for Christmas. -
Omega Auto Box 6 Sep 2002 (Forum)
Twice today the car has refused to release the gear lever, and also has not extinguished the "Brakelight Check" message. Clearly the car believes the brakes are not being pressed and so is not performing the brakelight check, nro releasing the gear lever. Hammering away at the brake pedal for a few moments eventually causes the check light to go out and the gear lever to be released. -
M4 this morning 21 Apr 2005 (Forum)
Anyone know what the cause was - not by any chance someone braking for one of the new speed cameras?
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