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  Fitting smaller wheels - who is right? 1 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to fit 16" wheels in place of 18". My local dealer says 16" OK with 205/55/16 tyres. SKODA say don't go below 17"( something to do with calipers)....
• Audi A4 B6 Avant 1.9TDi 100 - 'Bitey' Brake Pads - Any Recommendations 19 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Looking to replace the front pads on my A4. I have been disappointed with the performance of the Ferodo SL's I fitted at the last disc change (Bremo)....
• peugeot 406 - clutch master cylinder 15 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  It is looser but still not coming seems jammed at the South West/bottom left viewed from front. Do you remove servo, brake m/cyl and actuating rod? The plastic rod extension inside the footwell broke. I wonder if I get this fixed there may be a fault inside the bellhousing, which caused the mechanism to brake when I tried to push down against BIG resistance
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  Why is the ESP light coming on my Golf? 4 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The ESP and ABS lights are illuminated on my Volkswagen Golf. Will this stop it passing the MoT? I've taken it to my local dealer and they've quoted me...
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  Jerky i30 diesel 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Any one else finding that the Hyundai i30 1.4 diesel on cruise control is really "jerky" on downhill sections, almost as though it´s using the brakes now...
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  Is it legal to do this? 15 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am taking my MX-5 latest model on holiday and want to increase luggage space by using a boot bag. http://www.boot-bag.com/new_page_6.htm This will...
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  My Ford Fiesta doesn't have matching tyres 18 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Five weeks ago I bought a used 2005 Fiesta from a Ford Dealer. I have just noticed that one of the rear tyres is rated for winter, and the others all summer....
• Vw polo - Urgent assistance reqd, VW polo over adjusting sho 4 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Hi guys , I have a customers car here, I have replaced a n/s wheel cylinder so obviously throwing a set of shoes on too due to contamination, Problem. Fitted shoes, ran hbrake cable back, fitted drum, pressed brake to adjust and it is over adjusting (drum won't turn) line up stud hole and raise adjuster teardrop up to back off adjuster and all is well, press brake and it over adjusts again and locks up, can't be a lead/trail issue as shoes are specific fitmants to side .....any thoughts please.
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  Unexplained knocking on a Fiesta 25 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Every time I turn to the left around a bend I get this loud knocking noise from the rear passenger side. I have replaced a spring, rear axle bushes, rear...
• any - Not allowed to name and shame 23 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  so not allowed to name and shame a manufacturer or their main dealer who did not have a filter in stock when i wanted one when the car had been booked in for the service, they knew it needed this bit, and because they hadn't got one didn't fit it, but charged the same labour for the service? Told me i needed new tyres, (not necessary) and new brake pads all round) (another Garage near by told my husband tyres and brakes all ok!) when i complained about the oil on my drive and took the car back they said it was due to a small hole!!! Is it because ima woman?
• vauxhall vectra c 1.9 cdti sri 2004 - knocking noise from rear?? 13 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all,ive started to get a continuos knocking noise the faster you go the quicker it gets from the rear of my vectra c its coming from the passenger side,when you hit the brake it goes then when you excellerate again it comes back its been like it for a couple of months now,any ideas please............ive recently changed brake pads and discs allway round replaced both rear hub bearings an its still there and its getting really anoying now.........thanks glyn....
• Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi - Stalls on cold days 4 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I turn the key to position 2, wait 10 secs and dont see any glow plug indicator light, start the engine (no probs), then pull up the the end of the road, press the brake, then take my foot off the brake and the rev needle dips (this always happens but it usualy recovers), on cold days the needle drops too low and the engine stalls.I've replaced the glow plugs and tested the old ones (all were working) but this is still happening.
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  Idle speed 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  When I start up the car the idle speed is high, around about 1300 rpm. Also, when I go around a corner in 2nd gear if I slightly press the brake the...
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  ESP warning light 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Could you confirm email address for VW UK Customer Services (due to 059B Brake Pressure Sensor elec fault in circuit on 2004 Touran 44K)
• Citroen C5 - Replacing a C5 petrol with Diesel 4 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  I currently have a Citroen C5 2.0 VTR 2004 that although very reliable is a normal thirsty 2 litre petrol avergaing 30 MPG. Yes a reliable C5 with only usual brake pads tyres. Okay has a brake calipler and power steering pipe but these things happen. Have a Family of 2 Kids and go camping sometimes so need a big boot with bikes etc. Looking for a estate this time i think.
• Ford Focus 1.6 Edge 2004 - Oil leak 4 May 2010 (Forum)
    Should I request the dealer that sold it repair it as I paid for an MOT under the previso that if anything is wrong with it they would fix it. I am wandering what happened with the MOT though as I have already had a brake looked at by the dealer that was squealing and also there was a rear brake light out so it sounds to me as thought the MOT was done without any testing...  Any help would be greatly appreciated!
• ABS - contradiction 12 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Not that surprisingly, the A5 with winter tyres stopped in almost half the distance my Passat took. However, when watching I was puzzled by what I feel through the brake pedal and what I see at the wheel. With ABS triggered, the brake pedal goes very firm and buzzes under your foot. The buzz is at least 30Hz. However, the wheel is actually locking, releasing, and locking again approximately 2x per second.
• Skilled driving 11 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  The Jaguar was driven by its development director (I think), and the author of the article chose to remark on a clear indication of the Jaguar driver's high level of skill: the minimal appearance of brake lights in full flow across country and their momentary appearance well ahead of traffic-light stops. This rings true to me. Think about all those brake lights flashing ahead of you on the motorway, mostly indicating that the car is too close to the one in front.
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - 03 2.0 Steering - knocking in steering wheel 1 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I've recently got a Mazda 6 2.0D 2003 and I'm finding a weird knocking feeling in the steering wheel when moving at low speeds when turning to the right. Seems to happen more after braking and during braking (turning right). I've had all arms checked but no difference has been made. I remember seeing a service bulletin once about getting grease replaced in the column as the original stuff ran out of it.
• Pattern parts 18 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I replaced the filter with a Ford filter, cardboard top and bottom and tighter fit in the housing, pressure rise back to normal. I bought the non Ford filter at a factor as I was buying front brake pads, these must be softer than the original pads as the braking is slightly improved, probably wont last the 50K the original pads lasted. Win some, lose some, but no more pattern oil filters for me.