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• Cars knowing why they crashed. 21 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  While at an IAM meeting yesterday, the guest speaker, a leading firefighter of 14 years experience said that the police are trying to persuade firemen not to cut the battery cables on crashed cars. Apparantly, they can tell if the car was braking and what speed amoungst other bits of info. Is this true?
• 95 Rover 414 steering 26 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Strange problem with my Rovers steering, I thought it sounded and felt like a loose power steering belt but noise happens most when I am braking and turning at the same time! Never experienced this on any other car that I have owned with a dodgy belt!
• Polo/Passat rear pads 28 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I know that a special tool is required to screw in and retract the pistons on the rear disc brakes of some VW Polo's/ Passat's etc. I'd be grateful if someone could tell me whether this tool (which costs about £50) is strictly necessary or is there a DIY method of screwing the pistons in?
• Omega Tramlining 3 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I have a 2000 X Omega Elite Estate (with 17" wheels and ultra low profile Michelins as supplied new) The car tramlines more than I would expect, particualrly noticeable under braking. Also follows motorway ruts. I suspect the tyres - has anyone experience of this?
• Inconsistent Sentencing? 4 May 2002 (Forum)
  Last week For 'stealing' abandoned golf balls 6 months prison This week Driving without a full licence No MOT No Number plate Faulty Lights Defective tyres Defective brakes + 3 other offences not detailed 9 in all Ran over and killed a 9 year old £200 and a year's ban
• New Mondeo Alloys 15 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I am certain this will have been discussed elsewhere, reference other cars but I need to ask anyway. When I wash my car it appears much easier to clean the brake dust off the front wheels than the rear. Is there a different grade of pad used on the rear?
• Focus tailgate / abs problem 29 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Has anyone had or heard of any problems with the tailgate opening by itself whilst braking to a halt, or when stationary? Also I have had the ABS operate twice recently whilst driving slowly in dry conditions. The car is a Focus 1.8 estate V reg.
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  Why are my rear brake pads wearing out before the fronts? 28 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's MINI has just failed the MoT as the rear brake pads were worn to 2mm. Is this normal? We have had the car from new and it is just three years...
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  Should you give way on a slip road? 10 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Surely on a slip road one should give way to a lane they want to enter? Braking for a vehicle wanting to join could cause an accident. One has to be aware...
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  How can I remove rust from my alloy wheels? 14 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  For the the last couple of weeks I've heard a scraping noise from the rear brake discs on my Vauxhall Zafira. Today I have removed the wheel and found...
• New Energy label for tyres 4 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  2) A symbol with the tyre and rain - a measurement of wet grip, to ensure manufacturers do not compromise on grip to acheive a get a good energy rating. The rating is based on wet braking in a straight line, carried out to a standard method on a controlled wet surface. Measurement is based on a standardised wet braking test. Industry analysts have estimated that using a set of grade A tyres over a set of grade G tyres, can result in a vehicle stopping in a 30% shorter distance.
• Problematic '04 mondeo 18 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  These include: Air temp sensor failure Fuel Presure Sensor Failure ECU replacement and various program updates Stalling and cutting out at any speed or gear Hesitation and labouring at 50MPH ish Engine mounts have been replaced Battery failed at 20k miles Serpantine belt and tensioner replaced Rear brake calipers locking on Hand brake cable failure Front and rear disks needing replacing after less than 30K (seems a bit soon!) Clutch failure clutch hydraulics failure Ingition barrell collapse Suspension bolts had worked their way loose (after less than 5000 miles) Bonnet not correcly aligned I also thought I would add that I seem to eat front tyres (10-12000 miles), just glad I am under a maintenance plan so I don't have to pay for them.
• Skoda Fabia Problems and Dealer Attitude 8 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  after about 2 months the power steering failed. blamed ona faulty sensor, and fixed under warranty. after 3 months we found that after standing overnight the rear brakes bind, break free when reversing off the driveway with a clunk, and then make horrible gratin noises for a few miles. was told that this is \'normal\' due to the open construction of the brake system. this sounds like a load of rubbish to me, they are drum brakes, and i don\'t think they should do this. certainly haven\'t experienced it on my bikes or any other cars i have had.
• K Reg Astra, Overheated, now what? 29 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  However, left the car for 20 mins anf topped up with Oil. Turned over and all was fine, no more smoke, temp fine, quite happy. Except, now the brake fluid indicator (!) and battery lights are stuck on? Brake Fluid is fine, and more importantly brakes are working fine. Battery should also be ok cos lights etc were all off when I was under the bonnet, so very little excess drain.
• Renault Kangoo - Central locking cycling 19 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  My Kangoo central locking has taken to cycling off and on in spaits even with ignition off and key out, it used only to do this when i was driving and applied the brakes. would anyone help me to locate a likely offending component to replace.? thanks, Mike.
• Tail lights. 22 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  £300 sir...luckily they are behaving at the moment. Saw a Mercedes this morning with blinding tail and brake led style arrangements and there must have been a grands worth on the back.
• Peugeot 207 - electrical fault 23 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  The wipers and head lights are always on although they are turned off. The heater don't work. Oil light on and it's got a brake fault on the dash. Any ideas thanks in advance.   
• honda jazz 1.3 s - auto headlights 16 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  the auto headlights on this model are way to sensitive coming on when no normal driver would put them on they can not be turned off only when the hand brake is applied .can this annoying feature be turned off by going into the  cars electronics . best regards phil
• Ford Mondeo Estate - Airbag warning light 10 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  I am aware that this is cause for the car to fail the MOT. There has been no reason for this light to come on, no sudden braking etc. (It has done 160,000 miles on a 60 plate). Can anybody advise?
• Vauxhall Corsa D - Can anyone help identify this connector? 20 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, I've jus bought a used Vauxhall Corsa which has this connector in place in the trim behind the hand brake - can anyone tell me what it is? Thanks, Andy https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4287612/Car%20phone.JPG