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• Citroen C3 (2002 - 2009) - 06 1.1 Beeping Noise for no reason 14 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  There are no warning lights coming on with it. I have tried to replicate it and took it a run round the block. Nearly every time I pressed the brakes, it beeped. But not everytime. When I was sitting in the driveway and elected reverse it beeped. I have checked and all bulbs are working. Anyone any ideas??
• Alloy Wheel protection 10 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Having paid the deposit on the Mondeo ST TDCi harsh reality arrives being faced with trying to keep the 43,000-spoke alloys clean! Has anyone used any of the coatings that are meant to allow brake dust and dirt to be simply rinsed off? There are off the shelf products and specialised services but haven't been able to find independent reviews. Tried a forum search but couldn't see anything so please direct me if it's been covered and I missed it.
• Nissan Primera III (1999 - 2002) - 2000 1.6 intermitent stallling 15 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  My Primera has the same engine blocks as 1.8 Nissan engine which is totally different to pre 1999 1.6 engine. When braking at a junction revs fall and engine cuts out. This only happens on average twice a week. Other times it is fine. Normal idle is 800. No other symptons. Any ideas? I have tried fuel cleaner additive.
• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 01 1.8 ECU warning light 8 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Engine Electronics warning light shows after several minutes driving I read the fault code as 1555 (by depressing the brake & accelerator pedals & ignition) Does anyone know what this code means & how to fix it. Thanks
• A Mini miss adventure ? 26 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Thats how BBC TV's Watchdog program put it the other night. http://tinyurl.com/c7yfzn I can see why people who have never experienced anything but power steering would think the whole thing had locked up and wouldn't turn when failure occurred. I remember the first time a brake servo cylinder packed up on an old classic range rover . I presssed so hard on the pedal I nearly tore a knee ligament.
• When to use grease / lubricant... 14 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  When should you use grease / lubricant (inc wd40) when working on cars? Reason for asking is for example putting wheels back on, or brakes back on - if you grease the bolts/nuts then they'll go on and come off again better, and protect from rust. However you obviously don't want them to come off on they're own!!! Any good guidelines?
• Damages to car standing around 22 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Anything to keep an eye out for? Its a 53 plate Diesel Vectra with 90k on the clock, someone told me about brakes corroding and electrical issues? Is it worth firing it up everyday to tick the engine over? I was contemplating getting rid of it and having a small cheap motor, but I guess I'd have the same issues - or would I?
• Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 00 1.4 Automatic stalls at traffic lights 23 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I drive a 2000 206 GLX Automatic, however it has developed a weird but intermitten problem, when I hit the brakes to slow down and stop at lights of in traffice the car stalls, it appears to be a fuel problem but the garage assure me they have checked and there is not a problem, this issue happens for about an hour and is then fine, I am so confused any ideas??
• Tyre tread damage. 26 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Afternoon all, Well, just spent my morning removing, cleaning and reassembling the rear drum brakes on my car as squeeling was becoming an issue. However, when checking the tyres for damage - I have a very deep cut (about 1cm long) in the centre of the tread on one of them. So deep I can see white... ...not good eh?
• Law relating to stopping not parking 18 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  We had a handbrake failure on a car that was stationary, engine running, in neutral (automatic car), hand brake fully applied on a hill, while the driver shut the gate behind him. The car rolled back as the driver finished shutting the gate and caused a lot of damage. Do we have a case is this particular situation?
• Rover 600 (1993 - 1999) - 1994 2.0 handbrake failure 4 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  my car has just had a new mot three months ago and i had new brake pads fitted.i have not got any handbrake at all and the garage tells me i have to have new disc,s . i have also been told i can just ajust the handbrake cable.is this true as i am a one parent and money is tight HELP please
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 01 19hdi changing rear disc pads 2 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have had a look at brake pads on rear of this car and they are very low and need changing however and not sure if pistions in caliper wind back or lever back any info would be great. as I am going to do this job myself and the handbrake also operates on rear discs any thing particular to watch out for when doing this job?
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 1998 1.2L - Front Disks and pads 8 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  My Dad will help me who last fitted them to a Ford Cortina. i also need to fit some new rear flexible brake hoses, is this easy enough to be done or is it worth paying £100 for some one else to do it. Any advice will be appreciated :D Tom
• Citroen BX (1983 - 1993) - 90 XU9 Pressure release screw pressure regulator 7 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I have a MK2 BX hatch automatic 1990 XU9 engine, I need to locate the Pressure Release Screw to change the filter in the LHM res also to change the front brakes: The friendly specialist says it's supposed to be a 12mm nut style thing at the front of the Regulator and it's not!! Is this bolt/nut style thing at the top or the bottom Cheers
• Ford Escort (1990 - 1992) - 1991 1.4 - welding prices? 18 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  hi room , what would one expect to pay for a bit of welding to be done, particularly i need a bit doing around the seat belt anchor points underneath for the MOT , the garage wants £160 to do a wheel bearing , 2 new brake discs , a new number plate and the welding , ive done all the jobs apart from the welding, would £40 sound about right?
• Saw my first new Mondeo estate on the road today 11 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Despite Ford's intention of trying to get it "up market", the one I saw today was a true workhorse already - ladders on the roof rail/rack, filthy paintwork, and alloys covered in brake dust. So maybe there is hope that as they start to appear, in a year or two's time, the prices will be "reasonable" for the used market after all!
• Reversing along an Mway - Death Wish? 2 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  All was well with the world... Then i hit the m25 heading down to the dartford tunnel. In the distance i could see brake lights and cars veering out of the way of.....A NUMPTY REVERSING UP THE INSIDE LANE BECAUSE HE`D MISSED THE JUNCTION FOR THE A2! Some people are just blind to the dangers of motorway driving. Shouting not edited I think I would have as well !
• Subaru - ABS Warning light coincidence 21 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  My secretary collected the car. The ABS and Traction Control lights are illuminated permanently and the car seems to ABS brake when slowing from very low speed. What could the body shop people have done; or is it just coincidence? slight change to subject to include vehicle type....PU
• Renault Megane - 1997- electrical fault 6 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  hi, Can anybody possibly help please. about a months ago my girls megane indicators started playing up,working,then stopping intermittently. Now they work but as soon as you hit the brakes they stop !! She has admitted to "swopping a few fuses around" but i couldn't get to teh bottom of it and everything else seems to work okay. despairing so if anybody has any help i'd be very grateful thank you
• S/H Mondeo MK3 1.8-what to watch for? 5 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I'm going to be buying a Mondeo 1.8 MK3 Zetec in the next couple of weeks, and wondered if anyone had any useful tips on what to look for.... it will probably be a 51-52 plate with about 80k miles on it. HJ lists corroded rear brake pipes where they pass over the fuel tank - how do you check for that on a visual ? Ditto rear suspension bushes ... ? Anything else anyone know to look for ?