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Make sensor this 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
The ABS on my Sept 05 Volvo S40 1.6D has just failed. My local dealer has contacted Volvo and they offered a 70% discount off the replacement unit but... -
Half braked 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 BMW E90 318i SE with 22,000 miles, and warning lights have come on telling me that the DSC system has failed. Do you know if this is a common... -
Can I manually disable an electronic handbrake? 30 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Corolla and I'm trying to find out if it's possible to park up without the electronic handbrake engaging. With current lockdown in place,... -
MINI Cooper D gearbox rattle 8 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
In 2012 I bought a new MINI Cooper D. After just 12 weeks of ownership the car developed a rattle when changing gear. The MINI dealer replaced both the... -
I've got handbrake problems on my 51-reg Vauxhall Corsa. 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've got a 51-reg Vauxhall Corsa SXI. If it's parked on a hill the handbrake goes up eight clicks before it will even begin to hold the car. I know they're... -
Dead legged 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
About 20 years ago I was doing auto safety research related to an auto safety-braking device my brother had recently patented in the U.S.A.. One thing... -
My Suzuki Vitara makes a strange noise when braking in reverse, should I be worried? 11 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
We have a Suzuki Vitara 2021. On reversing and applying the footbrake the car makes a loud whooping type sound. We have been told by our dealer that this... -
Should I use one pedal driving on my EV on motorways? 17 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota BZ4x with one pedal driving. Should this be used on a motorway or dual carriageway? When I switch it on I can feel a retardation which... -
Mercedes A-Class driveshaft issue 11 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 38-month A-Class, two months out of warranty and 39000 on the clock, has been diagnosed with driveshaft failure. Last month, the nearside front brake... -
Why are my Volvo SC60's brake calipers corroding so badly? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
The brake calipers of my Volvo XC60 are heavily discoloured and corroding, particularly those on the front. The car is only seven months old and I've owned... -
Peugeot 5008: instability and vibration when braking on motorway 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have had my car for about 8 weeks. It became obvious on a trip to France that the steering wheel vibrates heavily if you attempt to brake when travelling... -
Noisy knocking MR2 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently had a grinding noise coming from my rear driver side brake. I took it to a garage and they told me I will need a new caliper at some point.... -
Footsure 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I could not disagree more with HJ’s opinion that autos should be driven two-footed. I and my wife have driven autos since converting from gears sixteen... -
Warped sense 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I saw the letter on 23rd Jan from a 2006 RAV-4 owner needing disc replacements. For your files you may wish to note that my 2006 RAV 4 (diesel 2.2) suffered... -
Problem with RS4 bought from main dealer 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought an Audi RS4 from Leicester Audi in March 2012. I quickly noticed an intermittent juddering from the brakes so contacted the dealer. They told... -
Why's my Opel Omega pulling to the left when I brake? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a left-hand drive 2003 Opel Omega which has done 50,000 miles. I have owned the car from new and it has been dealer maintained. In March 2010, upon... -
Have I got a case against the garage that MoT'd my car and missed important issues? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had an MoT one month, and about 300 miles, ago. The only advisory was a rubber mounting. I took it to Honda for their spring checkover and the rear brake... -
Jaguar S-Type buying advice 18 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
My next door neighbour has a Jaguar S-Type which hasn't moved in 18 months. Would you consider this to be a future classic? It has done 53000 mls with... -
Creaking noises from front of car 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
When I select reverse (auto box) and reverse up an incline, there is a distinct creaking sound from the front of the car. (It seldom does this on a flat... -
Different tyres front rear 14 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (18 months old/16k mls) which needs suspension modification to rectify noise. Skoda will fit new tyres to rear only...
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