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• MOT Advisories - This should not have happened. 5 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Had the car MOT'ed last week and it failed on the brake pipes. The work has now been done so just need to have it re-tested. I checked the car's MOT history online and for the past three years it has had an advisory for brake pipes and suspension bushes.
• Subaru Legacy - replacing brake discs 3 May 2007 (Forum)
  Took the Legacy in for 36k service. I told them about about a slight vibration I've been feeling when braking. They said they had found a slight lip on the front discs but it wasn't anything to worry about and they ground the pads down a little to get a good bonbd betwween pad and disc. Drove off next day (50 miles later) I'm tooling along a country lane and making good progress, not hard driving by any means, go into bend and find the wheel is vibrating really hard as if wheel nuts were loose.
• Salt water and ABS. Seat Toledo. 5 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Well, the light has come back on, and now there is an intermittent fault with the brakes, in that the ABS has kicked in a couple of times when it shouldn\'t have (ie under gentle braking). Can anyone offer a view as to what is wrong, and what I am likely to be in for when it goes to the garage?
• BMW Z4 - over revving 14 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, 03 2.5si over revving when applying foot brake?
• FORD KA - HANDBRAKE 8 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  my hand brake is really hand to get on and still the car moves. can anyone help
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  Do you need to use Park when stopping on a hill in an automatic? 14 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  In an automatic car is it necessary to use the Park position when sitting on a hill temporarily?
• Nissan Qashqai 1.5 Diesel. 2010. - Tail lights 10 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  In the morning she noticed the rear lights were on but not full brightness. she checked the switches and all were off. The number plate light was off and no sidelights at the front. Not sure if it is the brake lights but the rear lights are led's and is hard to see what one is what. When the brake is pushed the lights are on full as are the tail lights when switched on. What could be causing a half light even when the ignition is switched off.
• Renault Scenic 2007. Error code DF188 17 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  I purchased the Renault iCarsoft i907 and I am getting the error: DF188 ABS - brake switch circuit incoherent. Can anybody suggest where I should start to solve this proplem? Many thanks in advance.
• Volkswagen Golf SE tsi 2013 - Rear brake discs 30 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  I have a Golf bought brand new exactly two years ago. Mileage is 15,000 and it is used daily. Just had the car serviced and am told The car Ned's...
• FORD MONDEO ESTATE 2.0L 2002 MODEL,MANUAL GEARBOX - Whine from transmision on Ford Mondeo 11 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Had clutch replaced on my Ford Mondeo Estate.OK for 6k miles but now when car in gear and driven a substantial whine is noticed. This disappears when clutch is depressed and car allowed to freewheel. Noticed that the brake/clutch fluid is slowly going down.Had all brake pipes replaced and no obvious leaks around the system but this is still happening. Any comments - other than "get rid of car- It is the best I have ever bought(from new) John M
• Tyre Fuel Efficiency Ratings - Important 7 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  If not then I might as well go for the Falkens with the cheaper starting price AND the better wet braking score. TIA for any thoughts.
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  Can I fit 16-inch wheels to my Hyundai ix35? 10 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Hyundai ix35 with 18-inch wheels. Is it possible to change these down to a 16-inch alloy with corresponding sized tyre without changing anything...
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  Vauxhall Zafira - ESP light staying on 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The ESP light is on our 2007 Vauxhall Zafira all the time, what could be the cause of this and is it costly to fix?
• None - Trailer Lighting 24 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  I'm seeking some advice before shredding my wiring! I created a  lighting board for a trailer using plyboard. The tail, brake and indicators all work without a problem. The foglight doesn't work at all and when I switch it on it takes power off the number plate light. I've chained the earth wire around the lights. In sequence it goes to the indicators, the brake/tail lights, foglight and then the numberplate light.
• Landrover Freelander - Clutch Life 1 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  I know you are all going to say that it depends on how you drive, but if you are trying to get to most mileage out of it what would be possible. In order to get the best life out of it, i use the brakes to slow down rather than changing down through the gears, i use the handbrake to hold the car at a stop, i don't slip the cluch and i try to drive as smoothly as possible. So far the car has done 70000 miles (all by me) and i am on the origioal rear brake shoes and my second set of front pads.
• ford fiesta 98 encore - steering wheel movement and vibration 6 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  The pulling to the left is felt more at low speed and appears to be timed to a full revolution of the front tyres, the vibration is felt more at speeds between 20 mph onwards .  There is no pulling left or right or juddering  under braking . I have changed tyres , discs and brakes, had a general look around at wishbones etc and all seemed intact and in resonable order.  Any help/suggestions is appreciated...Thanks
• Ford Fiesta 98 encore - steering wheel movement and vibration 4 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  The pulling to the left is felt more at low speed and appears to be timed to a full revolution of the front tyres, the vibration is felt more at speeds between 20 mph onwards .  There is no pulling left or right or juddering  under braking . I have changed tyres , discs and brakes, had a general look around at wishbones etc and all seemed intact and in resonable order.  Any help/suggestions is appreciated...Thanks
• Zafira B 2009 - Zafira B rear brake caliper piston rewind tool 15 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Could someone help me with purchasing a rewind tool .I have found a used one but dont know if it will fit .It is listed as universal but the seller doesnt...
• bmw e30 - bmw rear brake set up correct or not please? 16 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  my friend has just replaced his rear shoes on his car and i think they are wrong. my reasons for this are the leading edge and trailing edge appear...
• Volkswagen Passat - engine cuts out on braking and low revs, epc on. 14 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  the engine keeps cutting out when stopping or slowing down sometimes i can keep it going but put i can put my foot nearly to the floor and the rev counter...