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Are cheap tyres a false economy? 9 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
In light of the recent shift to brands like Cheng Shan over premium options, how much of a risk are drivers really taking when opting for cheaper tyres?... -
I recently had the back tyres on my car replaced - why does my car feel less sure-footed now? 23 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've always used 205/60 H16 Michelin ESaver tyres on my 2010 Toyota Verso. The front tyres needed replacing and I was persuaded to fit Michelin 205/60R16... -
Tyre pressure warning light after winter tyres fitted - why? 20 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've just had new winter tyres fitted to my 2013 Honda CRV. I was advised that the tracking was incorrect so I had a 4 wheel laser check to correct the... -
Why does my Astra veer to the left? 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2012 Vauxhall Astra from a main dealer last year, but took it back after a week due to the car veering to the left. Eight months later after... -
Damage due to potholes 24 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was travelling in Cumbria down the Kirkstone Pass out of Winderemere and hit a large pothole (3/4 foot long and up to 3 inches deep). There was... -
firing order 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to find the proper firing order for my 2000 mk2 Ford Mondeo - it's got the 1.8 zetec engine. I'm seeing 1.3.4.2 - if thats right, can you tell... -
Cornish pasting 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am the proud owner of a 2004 MG ZT 260 SE. The general build quality is great. The handling, ride and braking are superb. The performance from the Ford... -
Tyrer banks 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a SEAT Toledo and I have been having considerable problems with tyre wear. In 1 year I have gone through 3 full sets and 2 new front tyres, along... -
Winners and Losers - Crash protection 26 Oct 2019 (Forum)
Interestingly he drives a Saab saloon but years ago many of his colleagues drove Lada Riva , again rear wheel drive cars which have the longitudal strength needed to to align the gearbox with the rear axle. He remembers vividly a MB slicing through a peugeot 405 with the worst outcome for all except the MB occupants. Another hazard is modern A/C refridgerant which is flammable,petrol cars as opposed to diesel and hybrid cars which cause problems when they catch fire? -
Opel/Vauxhall - Meriva EPS (Power Steering) Fault 20 Mar 2019 (Forum)
It is a Portuguese car (and is still in Portugal) but I know from the Internet that this is a well known fault with Vauxhall Merivas. The garage has advised me that the steering column alignment has been adjusted but they believe that the fault will re-occur and that a new steering column is required (hugely expensive!!). I have heard that there are other possible solutions such as a replacing the Steering Angle sensor or Torque Position sensor. -
Vauxhall Astra J - Steering feels light 9 Feb 2019 (Forum)
Admittedly the car has not misbehaved in terms of spinning or sliding however I do not feel comfortable driving the car when the steering is so light. Last week I had two brand new front tyres put on and the wheels aligned as I felt this may be causing the issue. However this has not fixed the problem and the steering feels just as light. Any ideas what this could be and what sort of price I am looking at to get it repaired? -
13 pin caravan plugs. 5 Jun 2017 (Forum)
Corrosion mainly due to being exposed during winter storage. I have a new one from Sealey. Different assembly but have worked out the alignment it is now just the wiring. Not all the colours are the same as the wiring diagram, but I have the old plug and the wires that connect it from where I cut it off. Not all the terminal are numbered on the new plug. -
All cars - MOT History Check 2 May 2017 (Forum)
https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/ A quick scan can tell you quite a lot, for example; an aquaitance with a local garage was offering me a pristine car with low mileage for a 10 year vehicle and a credible story but when I checked it out them mileage had gone down 16,000 miles the year before. On another car from a dealer the reasons for failing (headlights alignment, suspension coils) suggested it might have been in a front end collision. The site doesnt guarantee you get a great deal but it can tell you quite alot reading between the lines and at least you can steer clear. -
Toyota Avensis - cambelt & wheel tracking 29 Oct 2016 (Forum)
Hi All Just looking for some advice basically just had both wish bones replace and cambelt replaced at the local garage. my car keeps pulling to the left so i took if to Halfords for a wheel alignment but even after that it is still pulling to the left do I take it back to Halfords and ask them to do it again ?or could it be something else now tyres are going bold on the outside edges cambelt was replaced about 2 weeks ago and now i am hearing a strange noise if i change gears to early i get a kind of squeaking noise coming from the engie it all most seems like the belt is slipping when to much power is going to the engine whilst not in the correct gear any ideas my though is he has put the cambelt on to loose regards -
Peugeot 206 - Central locking wiring diagram 31 Jan 2015 (Forum)
<*** class="inlineimg" style="vertical-align: middle;" title="Default" src="http://www.peugeotforums.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif" border="0" alt="Default" /> 206 central locking wiring Can some help please,I have a peugeot 206 the central locking doesn't work even with the key, I have ordered a aftermarket central locking unit which I plan on fitting so the central locking bypasses the bsi unit so it is independent, I have a peugeot wiring diagram but aren't 100 percent clear on it, the question is can someone explain it in simple terms I.e pink lock white unlock and so on,I previously did this on another as I got a basic wiring diagram which explained which wire did what. -
Ford fiesta Zetec S - 3 point turn, back wheels hit the pavement kerb ha 28 Sep 2014 (Forum)
I'm concerned if I have damaged the steering wheel system,,steering wheel,tyres,suspension,shock absorber or car mechanical parts or cause the car to be out of alignment? http://i62.tinypic.com/r2n5h3.png -
Just when you think you've got a good 'un... 13 Jul 2012 (Forum)
A whine from the timing belt saw me back there today to have the tension reduced, and while he was under the bonnet he noticed the belt is riding off to the side again and the head has been off at some point. Something is out of alignment somewhere, I'm thinking the best option is just to run it for three/four years and replace the timing belt early, and if it lunches itself then it's probably cheaper to fit a second-hand engine than start dismantling the existing one. -
Ford Fiesta - Shock absorbers 4 Jan 2011 (Forum)
Anyway, I'm sure i saw on TV a few years ago about a garage that had a special ramp like they can do laser wheel alignment on (mine were 3mm out last tyre change btw) but it did a computer test of shock absorber efficiency per wheel by an electronic bounce test and gave a % figure per wheel, anyone haerd of this or a garage that does it? -
Any tyre Gurus here ? 18 Nov 2009 (Forum)
Have had a few issues with a BMW AUC car I bought a few weeks back and have been complaining about the pulling to the left almost ever since. The car has now been KDS and was found to be out of alignment. This has been done at their cost (thankyou) I do however, feel that the tyre should also be replaced as to me it is worn on the inner edge. The salesman (and tyre tech) say that the tyre does not need replacement ? -
Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99t 1.9td steering overpulling when cornering 1 Nov 2008 (Forum)
If i steer quarter turn it will pull it to half a turn its an odd one to explain its not the tyres as all are new or replaced in last 6 weeks wheel alignment was also done brakes replaced 3 months ago all fluids at good level this has caused me to skid and have had a few near misses needless to say not being driven right now. It has 120k on the clock as always thank you in advance for any suggestions very much appreciated
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