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• Citroen Xsara Hdi 90 or 110? 5 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Am looking at a June 2000 Xsara Hdi SX for a second car. Nice car, well euipped and quite fast. Owner doesn't know if its a 90 or a 110. It has disc brakes all round. How can I tell?
• Leaving car for 2 weeks - handbrake on ? 2 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I am leaving my Corolla for a couple of weeks parked. Last time I did this, the front brakes nearly seized due to corrossion on the front disc (it had rained whilst I was away). So, question, is there any way to avoid this ?!
• Golf VR6 rear end 17 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I have a 97 MK3 Golf VR6 and have noticed an alarming rear end skittishness when braking from speed or whilst travelling over bumps at speed (eg on a motorway). Anyone else had this problem? Car has done 65.5K
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  Ford C-Max electric parking brake problem 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Three weeks ago I went over a speed bump and the battery warning light came on and a warning 'Limited EPB' appeared on the console. I took the car, a 2004...
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  Economical….. 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a demonstrator Mercedes A180CDI auto with 9,500 miles in late June from a main dealer and have put on a further 6,000 miles. The fuel economy...
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  How much should it cost to repair a faulty handbrake? 28 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  The handbrake on my wife's 2009 Mercedes A-Class does not hold on a hill. Several garages have "fixed" it but it still rolls. How much would a complete...
• Any - Autonomous Driving 15 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  Levels 0-3 have the driver in control, and are broken down as follows:- Level 0 - includes Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking. They are classed as warning or momentary assistance systems. Level 1 - Features providing either brake/acceleration (Active Cruise Control) or lane centring, but not both simultaneously. Level 2 - The car can adjust speed and keep in lane simultaneously.
• Volkswagen Polo - White fluid under driver side wheel arch 29 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  This morning I set off from my house and after driving for about 2 minutes after I'd driven over a few road humps the car started screeching. At first I though it was the brakes as its been raining quite a lot and the cars been on the drive for a day without having been driven but the car was screeching without applying the brakes. I checked under the bonnet and under the car but couldn't see anything unusual.
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  What is the best product to clean and protect chrome wire wheels? 7 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best product to clean and protect chrome wire wheels?
• Any - No MOT For Vehicles Over 40 Years Old 22 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  I'm concerned about these old cars coming on to the road without any kind of compulsory safety inspection. I realise that modern emissions criteria and brake efficiency tests can't be applied to older vehicles. A major question is what construction and usage regs will apply? I recall older cars having no or one brake lights from new and only one headlight opeating on dip.
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  What alloy wheel cleaning products do you recommend? 25 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently bought a Volkswagen Golf GTE, but the wheels seem to have a mark embedded into the metal itself. Are there any cleaning agents you recommend?
• Ford Focua Combi 2008 - Esp problems 22 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  Changed bearings but changed sensor at a later time. Still have a p500 ( left front). The car's abs pump works, it brakes the wheels and unlocks them to maintain direction, abs works slowly at low speed and asr works by fully braking the the sliping wheel ( with greates shoks ) but doesen't control the car to stabilize it.
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  What's the law when joining a dual carriageway from a slip road? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  When driving on motorways or dual carriageways recently on a number of occasions I have had to avoid an incident as drivers just move straight on to the...
• MOT History 27 Mar 2017 (Forum)
    I checked on its MOT history and looking at one failure (major central exhaust, horn not working,  another with advisories on tyre close to legal limit, brake pads worn and other brake problems.  Between one failure ( two days before expiry) and pass car had done 350 miles three weeks later.  Would appear to have been driven without MOT.  The one owner would appear to have neglected care as soon as out of warranty.
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  Should I repair or replace my Ford Fiesta ABS module? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 1.4 Ford Fiesta and I've been told that the ABS module needs replacing. I've been quoted mega money to have a new one fitted. Is it possible...
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  BMW 3 Series need new brakes after 25k miles - Is this normal? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm being told by my local BMW dealer that after 25,000 miles both the disc and pads need to replaced on my 3 Series (335). This is because of supposed...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2004 Edge TDCi 115 - ABS light problem 8 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Hello, I am new to this forum but I have joined as I am having a problem with my car. My ABS and Brake Fluid light randomly flash up very occasionally whilst driving. I have checked the basics like brake fluid, pads etc. Another problem which is connected with the ABS light is that it doesn't illuminate when the ignition is first turned on.
• E Class 270 Cdi - Looking at buying E 270 CDi 30 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Had a look at the car this afternoon and had a test drive it has been very well looked after cosmetically. Checked all the Mot's from the last 6 years or so their was an advisory regarding brake pipe corrosion. their was a receipt for new brake pipes pads and discs from last year so I guess that's sorted. It's done 92000 miles up till now, I'm wondering if their is anything else to look out for.
• Mercedes B200 CDi - Mercedes B200 CDI Electrical faults 30 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  By switching off engine and back on it seems to clear fault. I have also started getting other warnings now "brake lamp, drive to workshop", "Run flat indicator, Un-available", "ESP faulty, visit workshop" and another problem on start up yesterday, a Red "BRAKE" warning and wouldn't let me select a gear, again on switching on and off it cleared.
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  Ford Galaxy won't start 7 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Yesterday I stalled my Ford Galaxy. When I restarted the engine the ABS light came on and remained lit. What does it mean? I am new to driving this particular...