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Braken butty 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I would much appreciate your advice. I bought a 2003 BMW E46 M3 from a Honda dealership a few weeks ago. A "safety check", including a brake inspection,... -
What is the maximum towing weight for the Vauxhall Mokka? 25 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Vauxhall Mokka CDTI eco, what is the maximum braked trailer weight it can tow? -
Brake warning lights on Audi A2 - what do they mean? 5 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife's usually very reliable Audi A2 1.6 petrol (2003 Reg) recently had an issue with warning lights on the dash concerning the ABS and ASR. There were... -
Passat electric handbrake motor housing 11 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I took my 2007 Passat to the Volkswagen garage as I needed to get one of the keys re-coded. They linked the car to the computer and after an hour, told... -
Will hill parking damage my car's handbrake? 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
The short front drive to our house is on a 10-15 degree downhill slope. I am interested to know what the best way to park there is. Is there a risk to... -
Is this too expensive for my service? 25 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Bought a second hand car from Honda main dealer for £8k Jan 2011. 19000 miles on the clock. Took it for first service recently at 29,000 miles. Needed... -
Jammed caliper on a Passat 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My VW Passat wouldn't move due to 'parking brake fault' and had to tow it to authorised VW dealer (Peter Cooper) as normal garages were not able to decipher... -
Audi Electric Parking Brake 12 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hi John My local Independent Garage has diagnosed faulty motors on my A6 electronic parking break. It says both motors need replacing. This seems like... -
Thanks for suggesting left-foot braking for drivers of powerful automatics, like my Maserati. 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Thanks for your advice on left-foot braking on automatics. I recently purchased an automatic Maserati and so far I have nearly crashed three times whilst... -
My Renault Scenic's parking brake has failed - is this common? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Renault Scenic recently had an issue where the handbrake cut in and would not allow the car to move. After contacting the dealer we were told to drive... -
Do we have a basis for a warranty claim for a faulty brake pad sensor in my daughter's Mazda 5? 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My step daughter has a Mazda 5 registered in June 2007. It has had an annoying squealing noise from the brakes. The noise comes of its own accord - touch... -
Bad news to brake 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Volvo S40 with 1.6 diesel engine. You suggested this engine in preference to 2.0 litres. It has been economical (average of 48mpg for mixed... -
Brake snores power 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
Whilst searching for a replacement car, I have been confused by a proliferation of terms used to describe engine power. I have seen: Brake Horsepower,... -
What does B stand for on my hybrid's gearbox? 14 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a Honda Jazz hybrid. What are the options on the gear lever (RNDB)? -
Why does my car continue to run even when the key is removed from the ignition? 10 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Escort 1.8 TD but the ignition lights are on even when the key is not inserted. It goes out if the brake pedal is depressed. The engine continues... -
Car needs new brake pads - can I argue the dealer should have done this when I bought the car? 1 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My car, a Peugeot 207, has one 1000 miles since I bought it a year ago with 13,000 miles on clock. In for service and they say brake pads 80% worn... -
What do these abbreviations mean? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Could you explain such terms as DPF, DMF, CVT transmission, ABS, etc? -
Will Volkswagen contribute towards repairing my Touran's ABS fault? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
How do I get Volkswagen to confirm that it will pay £1500 towards the cost of my Touran's ABS Control Unit fault? -
Premature brake wear on a Polo 24 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Volkswagen Polo in December 2010. The car was serviced in December 2011 with no concerns. The car is now making a noise when brakes applied.... -
Why does my Smart car feel like it's labouring at slower speeds? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Smart Car which is using a lot of fuel and feels as though it is labouring when trying to keep to 30mph and 40 mph speed limits. Is the car...
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