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• Mondeo poor fuel consumption 11 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  and about 27(poor but acceptable) mpg. On the motorway it can be about 37-40mpg. Not the usual suspects of brakes binding, leaking fuel or blocked air filter. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
• Multi vee belts - bmw 320d 14 May 2006 (Forum)
  My 320d is approaching the 100k mark fairly soon and has had the coolant and brake fluid changed and it just struck me that the fan belt might be getting tired by now. I was wondering what life expectancy would you get from these?
• Pug 306 and ZX parts common ??? 8 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Anyone know if the front suspension struts of a Pug 306 TD are interchangeable with a Citroen ZX TD. Have seen people saying the Citroen and Pugs are the same with the suspension, brakes, engine and transmission etc. Having problems finding a ZX in Dismantelers, but can find Pugs.
• One Careful Owner!! 26 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Biggest topic of conversation was the unlucky people who were going to end up with all those thrashed (clutch/brakes/tyres) 'Mazda demonstation model' cars.
• VW Passat 130 PD TDI 2002 7 May 2005 (Forum)
  Rear brake light needs replaced. Found a plastic cover at rear of light cluster with a Tab. Do I just pull it off? Also, where can I get a home maintenance manual (like Haynes) for my Passat?
• MOT for trailers 4 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Large numbers are driven around (not by members of the BR) on ancient tyres with flattened edges, and rusted up brakes. What is there to suggest that it is appropriate to let these things out on the road without being inspected annually?
• New disks £27,000 8 May 2004 (Forum)
  New Porsche disks cost £27,000 and don\'t really work! {link temp removed. DD} The Porsche Ceramic Composite brake system fitted to 911 GT2s does not really work very well, the disks crack and cost £27,000 to replace.. Talk about overengineering.... madf
• 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.