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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... -
Brake caliper paint 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
The callipers on the front disc brakes on my Ford Zetec are showing signs of rust. Some weeks/months ago I remember that that you answered a letter from... -
Does the dealer have a responsibility to fix the warped discs on my newly bought Skoda Citigo? 27 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought an 'Approved' Skoda Citigo two weeks ago from a local main dealer. The car has 29,000 miles on it and is still within the manufacturer's warranty... -
Mazda 6 problems 19 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2014 Mazda 6 auto Tourer now for nearly a year and travelled over 20k in this time. I have had a couple of issues. Firstly, prior to... -
Braking pointers 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
Could you please clarify the position regarding the use of automatic transmission when stationary at traffic lights. I seem to recall your advice given... -
Peugeot 206 misfires only brake is applied 4 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 206, which misfires when the breaks are applied. The car then has to be shut down and restarted for it to stop. The ECU, throttle body... -
Droning tyres 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
My S40 has a very loud droning noise coming through the bulk head and also a judder through the brake pedal and steering wheel. This happens under anything...
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