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• Jazz 63 plate EX 1.4 - Honda Jazz servicing 29 Nov 2020 (Forum)
   Should I get coolant changed?  its been six years.... The Honda and Halford price includes brake fluid change.. Thanks for replies
• Kia Sportage mild Hybrid information - engine problems. (NOT my car) 3 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  From the KIA  Forum   https://www.kiaownersclub.co.uk/threads/bang.57156/#post-369645   Driving along merrily at 60 mph, go downhill on the overrun and this loud grinding sound starts, put brakes on and it stops, go to the other side and start climbing grinding starts again loud bang from the boot area ( where the 48-volt batteries are ) then the engine locks up. Called RAC who recovered me to Chaulk at Yeovil, taxi home and Europcar tomorrow.
• Dashcam footage of dangerous driving. 18 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  It was on a section of road with dual solid white lines (which, if i'm not mistaken means no overtaking unless the vehicle is doing less than 30mph, such as a tractor), due to the way the road swung gently to the left, there was no clear sight lines. And there was oncoming traffic, which had to brake to avoid a collision. I was absolutely gobsmacked at the stupidity and recklessness of the driver and it really p****d me off!. Since i got home, thinking about it, since i now have have a dashcam, maybe i should send the footage to the Police.
• Toyota Yaris - Toyota Yaris 33k for sale at @@@ Motoring World 1 Oct 2018 (Forum)
    The service history was as follows: first service at 25k yes 25K at some local "autocentre", followed by a so called 114 point used sale check before sale, despite the fact that  my visual inspection highlighted less than 5k use left on brake pads, front and rear.  I think this used car Kent based super site was playing fast and loose with this cars description, thankfully I walked away and rejected the offer to purchase an extended warrant as well as £700 for Guardex..
• Attempted add ons. - Tyre replacements. 21 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  left.. has now had a note from franchise main dealer who booked it in to check, and did not charge....to forward to fastfit centre saying nothing wrong with shock absorbers, no weeping. brakes which were said to be half worn,, fronts 7mm, tiny lip on discs, no reason to do anything.  rears 9mm. Complaint raised with trading standards who were very interested.  
• Nissan Qashqai - Mot advisories 30 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Stupidly purchased a car on Friday without looking at MOT from an independent garage .MOT was done in July 2018 but has a list of advisories including front tire close to legal limit and brake pads needs changing.Had I checked this I would of been hesitant to purchase or negotiated on price. Do I now get my own service done ? Or is there an type of inspection I should get done ? I did email the garage to see if any of the work was carried out but they have not replied and I strongly feel that have not as they did not mention the MOTduring sale.
• Suzuki Swift - Wheel bearing fits loosely inside the drum 22 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  I've ordered a new rear brakes kit and wheel bearings for my Suzuki Swift 1.5l 2009. On this model bearings are pressed into a drum. I managed to press the bearing into one of the drums so it sits there firmly, but with the other one the bearing just drops all the way in with no force applied.
• Vauxhall Zafira A - Revs dropping to idle when throttle is depressed 2 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  I have an issue that started shortly after a (possibly dodgy) mechanic did some work on my brakes. When accelerating, sometimes, the revs will drop to idle, as though the clutch had disengaged the engine. If I pull my foot off the throttle and put it back on, it re-engages and accelerates normally.
• footwell fun ? 4 Aug 2017 (Forum)
   Cars often used to have buttons and switches placed down below (the Austin-Morris dipswitch; the Ford wash-wipe; the least said about Korean/American parking brakes the better), and with the onward march of hybrids and all-electrics, it cannot be long before we are forced into two-pedal motoring for good.  For 90% of the time in this imminent motoring future, the left foot will be idle (HJ-approved parking manoeuvres notwithstanding), so let's find it something to do!
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe - Service & MOT costs 19 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Hello, I have two questions: 1. I have been quoted £660 for a MB dealer "main" service to include brake fluid change and oil, air and fuel filters change. (diesel 2.0 litre) Their MOT price is £35. One advantage is that you get Merc roadside recovery with the service for one year. Local Merc specialist (ex merc trained owners) is £260 inclusive.
• Audi A4 Avant - Who's at fault 25 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  Someone pulled into middle lane from a concealed side road into middle lane(ass closest lane to their entrance had parked cars along it) I was doing 30, saw the person pulling into my lane and braked to avoid collision, plus swerved to avoid the crash, but couldn't swerve left as there was a car to my right, instead serving right and we collided. I hit my passenger front side at 45degree angle into her rear.
• Honest me - Part ex 6 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I recently had my car serviced and defects were found, the most severe are below: Front brakes and pads - Red - legal to take away from garage but require replacing Small engine leaks This has prompted me to get another vehicle and part ex mine. I have been offered 950 for my 10 plate car.
• A look back in time 7 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  A guide to used cars lists top speed, mpg,replacement cost of engines, (typically £50 to 70 for UK cars, but £540 for Mercedes!), gearboxes, tyres, brake parts etc. I used to buy the magazine regularly in those days, running old cars it was often helpful.   Present day equivalent I suppose is "Practical Classics" and the valuable resource of this forum's technical section.
• Jaguar S-Type - ABS and handbrake fault lights 28 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Hi All, I have followed the site but now joined tobe able to ask the advice of the Forum. I am looking at a nice Jaguar S type. On the test drive the ABS and Brake light warning came up, though there seemed no problem with the handbrake operation, and I did not put the ABS to the test. Has anyone any advice as to the cause and possible costs of putting these right?
• hyundai i30 1.4se 2009 - i30 is dead? 23 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  I30 1.4 se 5dr petrol Feb 2009 58000 miles As I came to a stop at a roundabout my car cut out. I restarted and continued and when I braked and came to a stop at the next junction the cut out again. No noises. Car had ran smoothly. No judder or engine noise or anything to suggest a problem. However, I couldn't restart and it's now at a garage.
• Morgan - Nostalgia, or not ! 3 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/11203463/Three-wheel-car-makes-an-unlikely-comeback-in-Britain.html During the 1950s one I my work-mates refurbished a Morgan three wheeler and modernised it; one of the things was converting the brakes to hydraulic and increasing the drum size etc.  He spent about two years working on it and returned it to showroom condition.  On the first run he made in the car he planned to fill the tank with fuel at a garage on the main road so he stopped on the crown and waited for an opportuinty to turn in.
• VW Golf 1999 Mk4 GT TDI 1.9 110 - '99 Golf Mk4 stalls randomly 3 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Occasionally when cruising steadily it feels like it's missing a little, and it feels like it's hesitating every second or two. The glow-plug light usually comes on after it has stalled. The brake lights are all good (which is what the glow-plug light usually means). It never stalls when accelerating, doesn't smoke, and I get an indicated 60mpg+.
• Audi A6 2.7Tdi estate - Audi A6 complete engine failure 28 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    Driving along - quite happily - under 40mph and suddenly a central warning message came on in the dashboard cluster stating "indicative light failure" - it flashed up and then shut down the entire engine, engaged the brakes and I came to a complete stop.  I turned off the ignition - thankful no-one was behind me - and then on stage 1 the radio came back on - so I had power - but nothing else.  I waited for 5 minutes wondering what to do - and then tried again (as you do!)
• Volkswagen - Dsg gearboxes 2 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  One 'problem' I'm reading everywhere is the delay when pulling away, stop/starting. I'm not putting dsg owners down but isn't this made clear by VW? It's to do with the brake lights being linked to the dsg in some way for selecting gears? Also, is there some sense in reverse and second gear being on the same shaft and when coming to a stop if the car is not brought to stationary stop rather than coast the dsg is confused I.e will the driver slow down or will he/she want to reverse???
• Vauxhall Astra - 2010 Astra SRi handbrake issues? 20 May 2013 (Forum)
  12851-Vauxhall-Astra-Handbrake-Problems ) and it appears that there is a significant problems with the handbrake system on these models. It appears that the brake struggles to hold on an incline - which is dangerous for obvious reasons! i have a small family and do not wish to put them at unnecessary risk.   Can I ask if anyone here has had any similar problems with this model?