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Mercedes Benz SL W107 (1971 - 1989) - 1989 3 litre rear axle area knock. 14 Nov 2007 (Forum)
The noise has become louder , although I Ist began to hear it about 2 years ago ( 6000 miles travelled in that time ). It does increase with speed travelled , but when I press the brakes , it disappears , for as long as the brakes are applied . It either disappears over 55 mph , or the increased noise drowns it out . I had new tyres put on about a year ago and at the time examined the rear brakes and all looked fine , no bits hanging off etc .. -
Main Dealer Rip Off 22 Dec 2005 (Forum)
"You may be able to claim under warranty" they said. "What for brake wear?" I replied. "How do you know that's the problem? Worth a try sir". I booked it in. Wife dropped the car in. One hour later I get a call: "It's the front discs and pads sir, need replacing, cost £280. -
If I had a gun...... 29 Oct 2004 (Forum)
It was chucking it down with rain when I left work two hours late, by which time it is impossible to see the key to lock the gate, which is necessary to stop the carpark being frequented by prostitutes and drug users It would have been nice to have a clean run home but Spurs are playing at Bolton tonight, so there's a bit of traffic about and the dual carriage way outside the Reebok is currently down to one lane in each direction, just to slow things down and there's a bus broken down on the roundabout at one end of that road, just to grind things to a total halt Once past the A6, there is usually very little traffic to impede my progress, but step forward FiestaWoman, whose speed over 3 or 4 miles of almost empty 40 and 30 mph road ranged from 25 to 18 mph. Laugh when she brakes for minor bends in the road ! Gasp when she slows down for on coming traffic! Applaud the way she braked for the green traffic lights. Then shoot her when the pedestrian crossing changes from green 70 yards ahead, she's doing 25 mph and she just sails straight through it without even touching the brakes What was going on ? -
Brake Skid Marks 25 Sep 2004 (Forum)
This raises two questions: Firstly a high percentage of cars now have ABS. Is there any police method of calculating speed before application of brakes? Secondly there are so many factors that can determine the length of skid marks. Type of tyre, its pressure and temperature. Type, condition(ie how worn) and temperature of road surface. Car weight, suspension etc. -
Audi a3 diesel - Engine cus out immediately 16 May 2014 (Forum)
Hi my names capy my Audi a3 has brake failure message and engine only runs for a second. Any ideas? -
Ford focus - Check motor mounts on manual transmission 5 Mar 2014 (Forum)
Hi Is there an equivalent test to 'put into drive, hold brake, press accelerator, watch engine' that can be used for cars with a manual gearbox Thanks -
Renault - Frightening incident ! 16 Feb 2013 (Forum)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/9867845/Every-drivers-worst-nightmare-Frenchman-forced-to-drive-at-125mph-after-brake-failure.html Frightening, hey ! -
Peugeot 206 cutting out 11 May 2002 (Forum)
Hi A colleague has an 18 month old 206 GTI (2.0) that seems to lose power (and brake servo assistance!) intermittently. Dealer is no use. Is this a known problem, is there a TSB? thanks -
106 ?relay switch? 13 Aug 2001 (Forum)
When I brake in my 106 the front lights/dash illuminate..Is this a relay switch problem,how do I find it /sort this out?or is it a garage job? cheers in advance for any advice -
BMW M3 - Bought used car, in need of undisclosed repairs 16 Nov 2016 (Forum)
Then I asked about each individual part that I had found had an issue. They told me everything was in fine condition (tyres, brakes, diff, engine (no leaks)). (I have photos taken on Tuesday proving otherwise) Now the total cost for rear diff parts, engine parts, brakes and tyres comes to 796.51, not including total of 551.00 labour charge. -
Why is the ABS light on my 308 permanently on? 20 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with a 2009 (59 plate) Peugeot 308 1.6 diesel. The car drives fine but I now have a ABS brake fault. I have taken it to my mechanic who... -
What are the servicing intervals for a motorhome? 29 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am to take delivery soon of a newly registered motorhome based on a Ford 2.2 diesel engine and chassis. It is an old model and is between one and two... -
Buying extended warranty - which option is best? 11 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
The 3-year standard warranty on my 2011 Ford Mondeo TDCi 163 Titanium X Estate is about to expire. Over the last three years I’ve covered 25,000 miles... -
Faulty Audi A8 - can I sue the private seller? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought an Audi A8 with a fresh MoT recently, but the bakes seized up on the way home. I called the guy I bought the car from and he fobbed me off with... -
Winter tyres and wheels for my Fiesta 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wish to fit a spare set of wheels and winter tyres to my 2008 Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue. The car currently has 16-inch alloys with 195/45 R16 tyres. I was... -
Which transmission is better - Ford Focus Powershift or Honda Civic torque converter? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to arrange test drives in the Focus Zetec 1.6 Powershift and the new Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic. I would appreciate your opinion on both types... -
Should I switch from my manual Honda Jazz to an automatic car? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am a pensionable age female who is currently driving a Honda Jazz EX, manual transmission, which I think is absolutely wonderful. My brother in law keeps... -
Skoda Octavia LED problem 7 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
The high level LED brake light on my 54 plate vRS Octavia Estate ceased to function recently. My local garage, who have serviced the car since I acquired... -
car not as described 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1986 Bentley Eight from a wedding car company. I test drove and everything seemed ok. After getting car home and driving for some distance...
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