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• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 97 1.0 I have a problem with my automatic gearbox 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I have been driving it everyday since I got it, only 4-5 miles a day. I have now noticed that when I slow down and brake or when I am sitting in traffic. The car is making a funny noise and shakes a bit like the noise a car manual car makes just before it's about to stall. If you know what I mean! I'm really worried about it as it's my first car and my knowledge of cars is very limited!
• Nissan Terrano II (1993 - 2005) - 99 2.7 ECU light 30 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  He replaced the sensor again much better now but seem to be using much more diesel. . After a few days my ECU light came on and if i press my brake it go's off again then stays off for a week or two i have no loss of power when it comes on , I would be greatfull for any help cheers Derek
• Driving in snow - advice? 24 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  As I left my road I felt my back wheels slipping (the rear tyres have about 5mm tread on them) and I managed to get down the road at about 10mph then slowly braked but then it felt like I lost all grip and the car skidded slightly. After that I didn't get out of 2nd gear and didn't drive any more than 15mph until I got onto a busier and thus no snow road.
• Rolls Royce - Well I guess there might be a manual... 23 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Now he has come across a 'barn find' 1972 Series 1 Silver Shadow that he wants to buy but he tells me its brakes are seized. I told him if he knows Citroens he might get on ok with the Royce but he asked me if there is something like a Haynes manual for the model! I have put him in touch with the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts' Club French branch but I wonder if there's anywhere he might find such a thing that I haven't thought of?
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - buying an ex-hire car can be a very good idea. 24 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I bought an 04 Peugeot 307 1.4 diesel turbo estate, 96k, FSH, 12 months MoT, good tyres/brakes, for £2400. The thing is I bought it from a small locally owned hire company. I figured that if it had reached 96,000 miles and still drove as solidly as it did it must be ok. Took it for a full service with fingers crossed and there's nothing up with it (phew).
• A modification? 1 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Had a big debate about this the other evening and wondered what you lot thought. A friend has changed the standard brakes on his car. He has fitted drilled and slotted disks and red high performance pads (the make of which will come back to me in a second) as he found the OEM parts faded under heavy use. The point of disagreement was whether this constituted a modification?
• Honda Civic UK (1995 - 2000) - 96 1.6 Automatic-Handbrake does not hold 28 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  996 N reg/5 door with 54k She says when in drive with the handbrake on the car moves forward, with a groaning noise coming from the rear brakes. I have tested it myself and it does seem that the passenger rear caliper is not working, as the car lurches to one side when moving forward. Is there a known issue with the rear calipers seizing?
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 94 1.4d lack of power 17 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  It starts up very well and the engine is very quiet (compared to a 306 1.9d with 165k anyway) I've got a new fuel filter and air filter in the post. The brakes are not dragging, I've checked each wheel. Do you have any ideas where I should look next?
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.6 Replacement Clutch Query... 14 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  It's not too dramatic at the moment, and still drives OK 95% of the time, but the biting point is quite high, and it does over-rev occasionally when acclerating in 3rd & 4th. Also it's almost impossible to stall it with the old 1st gear/hand brake test. It just wants to creep forward. I have two questions - A. How much should I reasonably expect to pay a good indie garage to replace it? And, B. if I were to have the cam belt and pulleys changed at the same time, am I likely to save myself much in the way of labour costs, as opposed to doing them on separate occasions?
• Nissan Sunny (1991 - 1995) - 94 1.4 auto.Doesn't move when pressing accelerator 13 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  When I press the accelerator on my nissan sunny 1.4L (auto 1994) the car does not move from a stationary position even though i can see the rev counter and hear the engine reving up.It will start moving very slowly after 3 or 4 attemps at pressing the throttle and this sometimes cause the car to switch off. once the car has picked up speed, I can drive it and feel the gears changing normally. The problem starts again if I brake or stop at a junction or bring the car to rest. There is no problems with starting the car or any misfiring. Any suggestions or help would be much appreciated {No need to include make/model in the subject header - the drop down menus takes care of that for you}
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Falken Tyres For My Mondeo? 30 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I really must get rid of the rubbish budget Chinese tyres on my Mondeo III Estate, wet grip/braking in particular is hopeless. I'm not convinced I need premium brands at £120 a corner and had been thinking about Vredestein Ultracs which I've liked in the past. However Falken tyres are mentioned by several folks as good on a Mondeo and I'm just looking into them.
• Ban tractors from dual carriageways? [Read Only] 17 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  It can be avoided by looking a long way ahead, as you should, but the only indication is usually heavy braking ahead. Is it about time tractors are banned from fast dual carriageways, in order to prevent something like this happening again? I remember saying a few years ago that it was only a matter of time before this happened on the A38... and sure enough, it has.
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 95 2.0 Rust / hole underneath 28 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  It is quite big (i can get 4 fingers in there and feel the carpet) The car is due a MOT shortley. Will this be a fail? Can it be welded? The hole is next to 3 lines (fuel line and brake line i assumme) or can we get some of that sticky metal sheet and put that over it? (wil it pass the MOT like this?) With regards to the welding, will it be a expensive job?
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 02 2.0HDI Cold start problem 27 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  My car has recently exhibited a cold start problem. Two faults found - a brake fault code (unrelated?) and all 4 glowplugs were dead. The fault code was cleared and the glowplugs replaced. Result - still fires on what sounds like one cylinder from cold with lots of smoke and lumpy running.
• Suzuki Grand Vitara (1998 - 2005) - 01 1,6 Engine stalling when coming to rest 14 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I have asked him to explore different facets based on what he has said to me, (eg clutch position dependent, braking?, gradient, electrical load hrw+ headlights). But I do not necessarily expect an coherent analytical report. Does it suffer from ICV or equiv problems? Are there any known fault areas on this model ?
• Nissan Primera IV p12 (2002 - 2006) - Tyre Choice - 16" 16 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  All are 92 Load Index, so no difference here. Which is a better tyre to choose? Safety is important - roadholding and braking performance, also ride quality. ATS suggested the H rating, on offer at 25% off until 31/12, but the car did come with V rated tyres. Now I will never drive at 130mph, even if I do ever visit Germany again, so is this a relevant consideration?
• Overtaken driver accelerating 1 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Once alongside she realises that the school car is pacing her, so she has to boot the vehicle considerably more to get by safely. Yes she could have braked and tucked in behind, but anyone idiotic enough to accelerate hard when someone is overtaking could really do anything, so she didn't trust the car not to outbrake her instead. The thing that surprised her most was that the school car only had one person in it, presumably an instructor?
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99t 1.9td steering overpulling when cornering 1 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  If i steer quarter turn it will pull it to half a turn its an odd one to explain its not the tyres as all are new or replaced in last 6 weeks wheel alignment was also done brakes replaced 3 months ago all fluids at good level this has caused me to skid and have had a few near misses needless to say not being driven right now. It has 120k on the clock as always thank you in advance for any suggestions very much appreciated
• Parking on a very steep driveway 10 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  What are the chances of it slipping out of gear? When I get the handbrake tightened up, should I park the car, set the handbrake, release the brake pedal and then leave it in gear so that the handbrake takes the strain with the engine as a backup should the handbrake fail? Or should I leave it in gear, release the clutch to let the engine take the strain, and then apply the handbrake as a backup?
• Mercedes Benz C-Class Sport Coupe (2001 - 2008) - 03 1.8 Disc protective coating 20 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  They used to be coated in grease. Can anyone tell me what this coating is, and why it doesn't, supposedly, have any effect on braking performance? The discs were not MB OE, but according to my neighbour 'fifty quid more than the cheapest, and the man in the shop said it's what MB would use'.