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• Abs and handbrake light 10 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  So my OH jacks him up at the weekend takes the drums off and replaces new shoes and spring kit as he noticed the clips on the old one were broke and thought this could have been making the noise. Anyone who has had the sheer joy of owning the old focuses will know that any job requires the good old trusty hammer, after much bashing to get the drum back on we figure we are good to go.
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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...
• VW Bora - VW Bora/ Golf rear axle bushes - which way up? 29 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Was quite dreading this job as had read alot about struggling with it so to help others heres what I did and I am a diy mechanic nothing more lol 1. jack car onto a stand 2. unbolt brake pipe bracket at top to give more give in pipe 3. remove axle bush bracket from floor 4. remove axle bush bolt 5. support axle with blocks of wood to stop brake pipe straining 6. drilled out axle bush rubber with 8mm drill 7. knocked old rubber away from and through its  housing and out the other side 8. hacksawed 8mm into metal bush sleeve from outer end 9 hacked off bush sleeve with cold chisel and the whole thing fell out need to rig up soemthing to press in new bush Time taken to remove one old bush with axle on car was 1 hour so pretty good really and all done from outside the car not beneath.
• Daihatsu Charade - Cambelt change / dealers implications on 5 yr old 16 Nov 2010 (Forum)
   (I do not believe the dealer intentionally mislead me).  I do feel I paid (slightly) over the top for the car but was 'sold' on the reliability of a small dealer and full 6 month warranty but I don't feel like spending more now.   Have I got a case against the dealer who sold me the car.
• Daihatsu Charade - Cambelt change / dealers implications on 5 yr old 15 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  (I do not believe the dealer intentionally mislead me).  I do feel I paid (slightly) over the top for the car but was 'sold' on the reliability of a small dealer and full 6 month warranty but I don't feel like spending more now. Have I got a case against the dealer who sold me the car.  Indeed should I worry as the car has only done 25K and cambelts don't deteriorate with age (his argument, not mine).
• Daihatsu Charade - Cambelt change / dealers implications on 5 yr old 15 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  (I do not believe the dealer intentionally mislead me).  I do feel I paid (slightly) over the top for the car but was 'sold' on the reliability of a small dealer and full 6 month warranty but I don't feel like spending more now. Have I got a case against the dealer who sold me the car .
• Car by Car Breakdown 27 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Is it that the qualities of each of these cars outweighs their faults? Or are the faults in reality limited to a small number of cars, with general reliability being pretty good? Due to experiences in my Dad\'s old Renaults and Citroens as a kid, I have a phobia about unreliable cars.
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  What's causing the noise coming from my engine when I accelerate? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi Q3 140 TDI is four and a half years old, with a full five year Audi warranty. It has developed a low clatter, at about 2000rpm and noticeable particularly...
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  Is my DSG gearbox going to become problematic? 4 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volkswagen Golf SV with a DSG six-speed gearbox. I have seen your reports that there have been many problems with these boxes. My car is coming...
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  Should I buy a 2011 Golf automatic? 2 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I love my Volkswagen Golf TDI, which I've had for 11 years. But I now want a car with an automatic gearbox. I have tried a 2011 Golf TDI auto and think...
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  Buying a small auto - What's best? 6 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my Smart car to cater for my toddler. I want it to be as small as possible and an automatic. The Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 look...
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  BMW 5 Series suffering intermittent fault - how can I fix it? 30 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 11 year old BMW 525 has done 166,000 miles and is regularly serviced, but has now developed an intermittent fault which prevents the car firing up....
• Ford Mondeo - disposing a scruffy, uninsured car that runs 17 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  so if all goes to plan I will have a newer car soon. Only one insurance policy so the old one will have to be uninsured - I have off-road space for it. This also means I need to declare SORN on it to avoid trouble - this stuffs up a plan to keep it taxed and buy short-term insurance if anyone is interested.
• Citroen AX (1987 -1997) - 1989 1.1 RE, trouble with front brakes 16 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I wonder if anybody can give me some hints. Reliable old AX11 that always starts well and runs well. Has been a cheap car to run and not much has gone wrong. Recently when braking sharply the N/S front wheel seems to lock up but the car does not pull to N/S when applying the brakes.
• Should I buy what I want? 11 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Gonna be thirsty, and older than the above. Am I going to end up hating it? Any help or other suggestions (except for diesels or French cars) greatfully received. I'll be doing about 350-400 miles each week. The car must be reliable.
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  What should I replace on my four year old car to keep it reliable? 20 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 2020 Ford Focus 1.5 diesel in good condition with 79000 miles on the clock. It has been regularly serviced. What do I need to...
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  Which used car is best for the commute to work? 29 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm getting rid of my (reliable but thirsty) Ford Mondeo and need something reliable for a commute to work which is nearly 30 miles each way, with frequent...
• Speeding (mostly excl cameras) Vol 45 21 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Sure I speed and TBH, would have been travelling close to 40 if I had my old C class. There must be a sligh error in the speedo reading and let's asy i was doing 33mph - is the old, unwritten rule for good weather and clear road rquation out of the window, ie: Speed of car travelling = 30mph + 10% + 2mph = no endosement?
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  Best budget family car for under £1700? 12 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Which second hand cars are the most economical and reliable? I have a budget of under £1700 pounds. The car must be dependable and fit two child seats...
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  Buying a car with 4WD 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a four-wheel-drive hatchback. It must have a manual gearbox, a petrol engine, 04/5 seats, max 5 to 8 years old. I have around £10,000...