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• Mazda 2004 1.6 Diesel - Ocassional lack of power/hesitation/juddering 8 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I've recently purchased a mazda 3, 100k - Ocassionally say every 2-3 mins on a longer stretch of road at a constant speed there will be a momentary lack of power.   Almost feels like light braking momentarily but it's definately not.  Is this the clutch slipping?  Someone mentioned perhaps a clogged air sensor?   Any info greatly appreciated!
• BMW 530Dauto, E39, 2001 - Creaking Noises 4 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  When I reverse (auto box) up an incline I get a distinct creaking sound from the front of the car (but not always on a flat surface).  I thought it might be the front disc pads binding but stabbing the brake doesn't stop the creak.  Could it be the engine mounts or maybe a drive belt?  The car has done 90,000 miles and has a full BMW service history.
• Triumph Dolomite - Those were the days 2 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  There is talk of quality control. Another staff member's Dolomite had numerous faults on delivery. Non - functioning brake lights, heated rear window, heater blower switches, imbalanced wheels, leaking screen, rear end clonks and no handbook nor cigarette lighter!
• Volvo C30 - Sticking handbrake 7 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Recent mornings of cold weather has resulted in the handbrake of my two year old Volvo C30 sticking. No not the brake pads freezing onto the discs but the handbrake will not release. Later in the day when it has warmed up things are back to normal. Currently awaiting a call back from my dealer. Any one else having problems.
• BMW X3 2.0d - BMW X3 - lost 4 wheel drive 4 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  At the same time a number of warning lights came up (ABS Warning,   Brake System Alert, Warning Light and 4 wheel drive light). It’s a 56 plate with 75k miles.
• vw golf 4 1.9tdi 1999 - dual mass flywheel 8 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  after having had a new dual mass flywheel and clutch fitted to my car should the pedal be very light (considerably more than before) should the biting point be towards the top of the pedal travel ie 3/4 of the way up and should this have affected my brakes making them less responsive / sharp.
• vw golf 4 1.9tdi 1999 - dual mass flywheel 8 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  after having had a new dual mass flywheel and clutch fitted to my car should the pedal be very light (considerably more than before) should the biting point be towards the top of the pedal travel ie 3/4 of the way up and should this have affected my brakes making them less responsive / sharp.
• Mondeo LX 2.0 TDCi Estate - High pitched whine from Mondeo heater/aircon unit 6 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I have a really annoying high pitched whine coming from the heater/aircon unit which rises and reduced in pitch when I accellerate or brake. The only way to get rid of the noise is to turn the system completely off. Any ideas??
• 57 VW Golf 1.9tdi - sc***ing noise ! 23 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Now get intermittent sc***ing noise from front driver side wheel mostly on L hand cornering. Have I done some damage and is it safe to drive. (Brakes ok not pulling to side)
• Vauxhall Vectra C - Warning light on auto shift 17 May 2010 (Forum)
  When the car is stationary and the shift in either P or N a little red light comes on between the P and R position and goes off if I press the brake pedal. Is this just a status indicator or is it a warning? I am not clear from reading the handbook. regards,  
• Volkswagen Passat (2005 - ) - 05 1.9 ESP - how do I use it ?. 7 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  I understand what this is but not sure what I need to do when the light comes on, should I ease up on the brakes or what ?, also will this feature help me in the current icey conditions i.e I'll get a chance of actually getting round the corner instead of sliding into a hedge.
• Subaru Impreza II WRX (2000 - 2005) - 04 2.0 rear discs 5 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  My questions are: what size bolts? Where is the shoe release if the discs jam on the way off? Does the brake hose stay on? Any helpful hints or special tools required? Thanks for any contributions.
• Clocking cars legally.??? 4 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  If im restoring a car lets say a ford sierra cosworth and decide to fit a recon engine and box & overhaul rear diff and brakes and steering etc etc, & bring this back to showroom condition is it legal & would you do it to wind the clock back to zero mileage? Or just leave it with it's original mileage? which is probably around the clock which would have been a 5 digit clock back then.
• Jaguar X-Type (2001 - 2009) - 07 2.2d loss of power steering 2 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  whilst driving car it lost the power steering and began to overheat. No evidence of a drive belt braking. Stopped car turned off igniton and waited for the cooling fan to cool engine. Restarted when cooled but still no power steering and the temperature was beginning to rise again. Any suggestions please ?????
• Skoda - 09 2.0 Keeping New Alloy Wheels Clean 22 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  My new car will have a protective paint sealant (I know , probably snake oil) but the garage refused to apply the sealant to the wheels with vague caveats about the heat from the brakes. Anyone successfully protected their wheels? I'm thinking of just applying a decent polish like Autoglym as a way of fending of the black grot.
• Mechanical sympathy real and imagined 5 May 2009 (Forum)
  Yet there are also apparently intelligent people who imagine that the anal, obsessive habit of pressing the handbrake button when applying the brake and keeping the car externally clean and polished are evidence of 'mechanical sympathy'. They probably think shaving keeps you healthy as well. Tchah!
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.8 Rolling in neutral 5 May 2009 (Forum)
  In slowing moving stop/start traffic I sometimes put the car in neutral and let it roll down, using the foot brake and handbrake to stop and start. My left foot is rested and so not pressing the clutch. This is a lot easier than constantly engaging the clutch in 1st. Is this detrimental to the car or fuel economy in any way?
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1997 1.6 alternator repair & calliper replacement. 15 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Does anyone know how much it should cost for an alternator to be mended and fitted. Also how much would you expect to pay for a front brake calliper to be supplied and fitted (mates rates!!) On a 1.6 escort R reg {Reduced shouting in post to normal volume levels}
• Nissan Primera (1990 - 1996) - 95 1.6LX Rear pads catching lip of worn rear disks 24 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I think this is what is causing my squeaky brakes. How much should a garage charge me to replace the rear disks? (the pads are new - only done last week) Is it possible to grind down the lip of the disk or is there another alternative?
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 2004 1.7 poor handbrake 15 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  can any one help ? ive got an astra 1.7 td 2004 model.after replacing every hand brake cable , the handbrake lever assembly , rear shoes and both drums , all genuine parts as well.......................the handbrake is still very poor can anyone help ? cheers, richie .