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• vectra C 21 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I have a vectra 2003 which has started showing the brake pad wear warning light on the dash. How reliable is this sensor could it be giving a false reading? The car has done 40k many thanks for any help John Jennings
• Audi A4 water 15 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  My A4 leaks water when it rains. Water collects in the area in front of the windscreen under the brake servo and battery ---sounds simple must be blocked drain --- but I can?t find a drain. Help where is the drain on a 98 A4
• Nissan Qashqai 1.6dci diesel 2015 - Nissan QQ - multiple dash lights 17 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  Current fault codes: P0380 - Glow plugs (historic) U0111 - Communication error C1130 - Engine signal (I think this is intake air temperature sensor, because this is historic) C1A26 - ABS (this may be Forward Emergency Braking or Traction) Lights on Dash - S/S failure, battery light, Red EML light, Anti slip light and forward emergency braking light  I think the main issue is U0111 - Communication error.
• Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class - Speeding when over taking for safety. 28 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  I floored my car to make some space so I could move back in safety but he cept on accelerating. I saw a gap behind him so I braked hard but so I could move back in,  but  he braked  just after me matching my cars speed. I was still on the wrong side of the road for what seemed way to long. I was keeping an eye in the drive who was now laughing.
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  What should I pay attention to if I buy a high mileage car? 21 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a high mileage Volvo XC90. Any tips of what to look out for?
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  Electronic handbrake issue on Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C4 Grand Picasso failed its MOT on "handbrake hold". Investigation by the dealer showed a complete failure of cables and motor costing £1000...
• Chrysler Grand Voyager LX - 2000 - Parking Brake Issues 2 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I have been unable to find a part number for this clip and so source a replacement. Most of the Voyagers built were of US market origin and so have a foot operated parking brake. The European vehicles (RHD?) had handbrakes and trawling the online parts catalogues for this 'GS' varient show the handbrake assembly and related components but no clip! Can any of the HJ experts shed any light on this and were I might get a part number or replacement clip??
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  Can I get a contribution from the seller of my ex-fleet BMW 520d towards replacement parts? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a BMW 520d as an ex-fleet car with 96,000 miles. I have done less than 1000 miles, but I had to change all brake pads and all four discs because...
• Peugeot 309 (1986 - 1993) - Advice on buying an older diesel. 25 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I took it for a test drive and it seemed solid enough (don't have any experience of driving old diesels) though it might need new brakes (I only have modern car brakes to compare it to). The car itself was in really good condition considering its age, it's had 3 owners, original car guide and service history all there (though just stamps, no details).
• Pulling back in after overtaking 24 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  (b) Now, if the overtaken car doesn't adjust his speed it will take a further 15 seconds before he is back to a TWO second gap. (c) If the overtaken car brakes so he is doing 60mph it will take a further 3 seconds before he is back to a TWO second gap. Food for thought, no? My conclusions are that (a) if someone cuts in on you then you need to brake quite hard, and (b) if you want to overtake you really need to be going significantly faster than the car you want to overtake.
• MoT Failure 5 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate Nearside Front headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a) Both front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) Indicator switch insecure (1.5.A2) Offside Front shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) **DANGEROUS** Both front shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) **DANGEROUS** Rear centre seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.5b) Back box exhaust system has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2a) Cat centre silencer exhaust system has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2a) **DANGEROUS** Both front brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) **DANGEROUS** Service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.A.8) **DANGEROUS** Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.A.9/10) **DANGEROUS** Rear suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1) Rear suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1) **DANGEROUS** Rear suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1) Both front headlamp aim too high (1.6) No Advisory Notice issued This raises some interesting points if they allowed it to be driven away!
• protecting new car 23 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  There's one thing I already noticed today, which was pretty much the first time I saw the car in daylight since collecting it from the dealership, and that is that the brake discs visible through the alloys are quite rusty. Is that just because they've never been used and will it be cleared off by the friction of the brakes as they get used? I've never really had a car before with brake discs are quite so visible through the alloys, so if an amount of rust is normal, even when new, then I guess that's fine.
• Peugeot 406 2.1td - What's it worth? 22 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Fully adjustable drivers seat Front Fogs, 15" Alloys, 2 Airbags, ABS, Immaculate inside. Good outside. New: Brake Disks All round June 2003 Brake Pads All round June 2003 Radiator Exhaust Rear Link Arms Timing belt/head gasket changed 3000 miles ago Steering, Engine, Gearbox, brakes and Clutch great.
• Private Sale - Let Seller Beware? 21 May 2004 (Forum)
  Even worse, I've unknowingly committed an offence under Road Traffic Act 1998 in that it is illegal to sell a car with faults in brakes, tyres, exhaust, lights etc and max fine is £5000!!! Of course, the list of faults on my ex-cars inspection included headlight reflectors, exhaust, tyres and brake problems. Exactly those that make the car 'unroadworthy'.
• Could Have Been An Expensive Blunder 12 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Sure you're all well aware Polo's been for his MOT today. They just phoned and said there's 1000 miles left on the brakes (funny that - 10,000 miles ago they told me there were only 3000 miles left on them, when they'd only been on a month and were actually fine) and that the rear exhaust box had gone. Quoted me £111 to do the brakes and £171 to do rear and middle exhaust.
• '97 Pug 306 XSI 16v Problems... 4 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  The first one is pretty obvious what the fault is but I was wondering if anyone else had the problem? basically the front brakes squeak like mad, and under hard braking they sort of whine/rub. The brakes were checked (by previous owner - I have receipt) at a garage last month, cleaned, and reported that they were OK, but the noise is still there.
• Citroen c4 grand picasso - Abs/esp faulty gearbox light's on 25 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  After then check cables, cleaned wheel sensors front, replaced second hand abs pump (same part number) did abs bleeding all wheels, new battery, electronic parking brake cannot release i did with scanner. still problems. Want to drive and njoy with Citroen but can't. got scanner and my fault codes is:   Automatic or piloted gearbox: U1213 U0415 P0949 P1800   Engine management ECU: P1350 P1394 P1351   ABS/ESP: C1398 C1320 C1330 C139D U1219   Electronic parking brake: U1213   Any advice please.
• Citroen C4 - MOT Advisories - help 31 Jul 2023 (Forum)
    * Front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLANGE AND BOX WELD. 6.1.2(a) * Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER SNAPPED 6.1.2(a) *Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BULD PEEL 4.4.3(a) * Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) * Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 1.1.14(a)(ii) * Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 1.1.12(f)(i)   So my question is, from the above advisories, what are the chances of it passing this time round?
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  Can I tow a caravan with my hybrid? 19 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes C200 mild hybrid. Can I tow a caravan with this make and model?
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  buying new tyres 2 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  the front tyres on my VW Tiguan 4Motion suv need changing, but can I get away with just renewing the front two or should I replace all four?