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• renault scenic yes or no? 9 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  at the moment she has a 1.2 clio which struggles on hills when half full and we dont want the same problem! Also any probs with trim ,engine ,brakes etc that you owners can warn of? Cheers
• CItroen Synergie Handbrake 2 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  My handbrake is not working on my synergie. it pulls up and puts the brakes on but wont stay in position and does'nt make the clicking noise. Is the handbrake replacement a big job? Would it be best to let a garage to do it? Any comments on this car would be good as i am thinking of getting rid of it this year for something else, needs to be an MPV as we have 3 kids.
• passat tdi revs not returning to idle 14 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  my 1996 passat 1.9 tdi (fly by wire) has a problem where slowing down for a corner , junction or roundabout the engine revs stays up and i have to brake hard to slow the car then after a little delay the revs drop back. the car runs fine otherwise and is regulary serviced.
• BMW 318se 8 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  What needs to be done and what should I get him to change just to be on the safe side eg cambelt, brake discs etc. Any advise is most appreciated as I've booked it in for tomorrow. Thanks
• Praise for a Renault Scenic. 25 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Shattered a few illusions, Strong 1.9 diesel, smooth and quiet thing linked to a very nice 6 speed box, nice electronic hand-brake. Seemingly as well made, good radio but a blinking fustrating heated rear window - the timer interval is unreal. Yes, I could buy one if I was in the market.
• Ford Ka Stalling 16 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hi there, R reg Ford Ka, keeps stalling under braking - even lightly. Starts again no problem on starter motor. Seems to idle a bit roughly as well, yet seems quite smooth when revved. Anyone got any ideas on what could be causing this please? My main idea is the idle speed control valve, if it has one of these?
• Corsa 2001, squeal when turning 2 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Just starting happening, when I turn right to go around a roundabout or turning right at a junction the nearside front wheel squeals, like a rubbing brake pad, it only happens as the steering load is going onto the wheel. Have I picked a piece of grit that only rubs when turning right. Any thoughts. Bert
• Proximity Detector 15 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Taking the Passat into the dealer today for a warranty item, when bing bong dashboard lights up with CHECK BRAKE PADS. What was going to be a free visit turned into £123 for changing the front pads. £45 pads plus one hour labour £60 pus VAT. Must be grateful that discs are still OK at 54K. -- I wasna fu but just had plenty.
• Polo 1.6CL (100BHP) Burning Smell 2 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, My Polo (P reg) has developed a slight burning smell when I'm in reverse. The car had a new clutch put in Jan 2003. Its going in to the garage on Wednesday for rear brake change, so I'll mention it to them then, but was hoping someone here might be able to suggest something. Cheers in advance Ben
• Are there any Mirafioris still running 16 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I received a phone call two months later asking if I was still the owner as it had been nicked and abandoned in Stafford. The brakes were awful. I had to pump them to get the thing to stop but it was a brilliant car to drive.
• Unused Corrado G60 8 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I'm due to start haggling for a Corrado G60 which has been unused for around 18 months. I want to factor in relpacing. Tyres Fluids Brake components (supercharger was changed 2 yrs ago for £800. Is there anything else I should allow for replacing when haggling? Also - following the demise of vw-corrado-club.co.uk is there another site for users of the corrado?
• rusted bleed valve nut! 1 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Just changed a brake hose on my mk2 golf. I've come to bleed the system but can't open the bleed valve as the nut is rusted. I've tried some penetrating fluid but it does not budge. The nut is begining to become rounded so that a spanner will soon have no grip on it.
• cleaning alloys 8 May 2003 (Forum)
  Having recently acquired my first alloy-powered car, are there any tips, do's and don'ts when it comes to caring for alloys. I'm used to applying the magic sponge to car wheels and I'm sort of conscious that the brakes are rather more visible with alloys than with normal wheels. Would car wash soap suds be doing alloys the world of "bad" or good? Advice gratefully received. Splodgeface
• Side and tail light problem 24 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Hi My off side Side and tail light have stopped working. The brake lights work fine. Also a few days ago the light warning noise was activated even though the lights were turned off. I have checked the bulbs and fuses and they seem OK, does anyone have any ideas?
• Rover 416 handbrakes 23 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone please tell me how to tighten up the hand brake on my 1991 416. It is currently on about 20 clicks and is just starting to roll backwards now but I cam't find where to tighten the cable. I had it up on ramps yesterday to change the oil and couldn't see anything at the front end and its definatly not on the inside behind the handbrake itself
• is it worth gettin fixed? 13 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Ok, after takin my car to an MOT, it failed, so far they got £236 including the MOT test that is, and it could be more yet, i got a ford escort encore, 45k miles, the bill could go up more, for example, the brakes at the back might need fixing, but he said that might be just coz its wet, so is it worth it or not? the car is 1991.
• Citroen Xsara Performance 'Dip' 2 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  When driving along as normal, everything is fine until I lift my foot of the acc. there is a momentary lull in performance, almost as if I have dabbed the brakes. This happens in all gears and tends to be somewhere between 2000-3000 revs. Any ideas out there? Barry.
• Rear ending, what to do? 21 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  What's the best thing to do (other than pray) ... sit hard back in the seat? ... foot hard on the brake? ... head position? ... hands on/off the wheel? ...etc. Just wondering. S.
• Strange Noise 30 Nov 2000 (Forum)
  My 1996 Nissan Primera (new model) has started making a strange groaning noise under the following conditions: 1) Wet Road 2) Slow moving traffic I have tried to work out where it's coming form but no success. At first I thought it was related to braking, then to steering and now I'm not sure. It seems to come and go. Any ideas anybody ?
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  Did you know that a former police officer has been disputing your advice regarding left-foot braking in automatics? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I thought you would be interested in the views of a listener to LBC, identified as ‘Roy of South Morden’ and his opinion of your advice about driving an...