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• Honda CR-V (1997 - 2002) - 1999 2.0 Humming noise 6 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I have a humming noise which can be heard when the car is stationary or when im braking. The noise is a lot louder when the air filter and the air intake tube are removed. If I tap the gas pedal the sound goes away but always returns. My mechanic had a quick look but is scratching his head.
• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - Car sitting for a while 16 May 2008 (Forum)
  When I start to drive it again how should I do it? Take it for a long run straight away, short runs, pump the brakes, kick the bumper?? I have no idea... thats why I'm asking (",)
• Peugeot 406 Coupe (1997 - 2003) - 99 V6 - Water collecting somewhere in the bodywork 22 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  T reg, V6 Automatic, 3.0 litre I know it has been raining, but the car has been largely parked on my driveway, and not driven through any floods, at the moment when accelerating or braking you can hear a large amount of water sloshing around I think either in the passenger door or in the sills under the door passenger side. Ideas anyone? Guy
• towing at night 27 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Lats night (christmas night) while returning elderly relatives to their homes we came up behind a vehicle with its brake lights on,but traveling at 20 - 25 MPH.It was not clear at first what was happening, when I sused the situation and overtook the vehicle it was being towed by a vehicle without lights reving like mad, presumably to overcome the friction of the towed vehicles brakes.The tow rope was indeed a tow rope that looked like bailing twine.No sign on the towed vehicle at all to indicate it was being towed. -- rustbucket (the original)
• getting up to speed on the hard shoulder 7 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  twice in the last few days I've encountered cars joining the motorway from the hard shoulder (after a breakdown or wheel change or ???) and they've moved straight onto lane 1 from rest. The consequential hard braking and swerving from traffic already travelling at speed luckily did not result in any crashes. Am I alone in thinking you should get up to speed on the hard shoulder and then merge with the traffic flow as if you were joining from a junction?
• Vauxhall - Movano gear linkage issues 19 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Is this down to worn/stretched linkages? The gear lever is linked to the gear box with what looks like "bicycle brake cables" (sorry its late and I cannot find the appropriate name for them :) ) Is this a maintenance issue I can deal with myself, i.e tighten up or replace the linkages? Thanks, Dan
• 99 414 Screech/Whistle from front o/side 22 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  My 1999 Rover 414, 47k miles, not driven particularly had has developed an intermittent whistle / screech. It comes from the front offside when going around a bend at 30 to 40 mph ish. The front brake pads were changed 10k miles ago (11 months ago). Could it be a wheel bearing on the way out? The car was my fathers so everything is original except the tyres, exhaust & front pads.
• Lights in general 2 May 2007 (Forum)
  High intensity rear fog lights on long after any visibility problems, especially around town. Worst of all the number of drivers who sit at lights or simply in traffic with their foot on the brake pedal, dazzling everyone behind. Why? Cars still have handbrakes don't they? There must be some device that can prevent this, some inertia sensor or something. It must be a solveable problem. Concrete.
• Dent repair suggestions 21 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hey guys Had a scarey experience this mornin was driving in london and had a mentalist slam on his brakes make us stop and got out and started ranting at us like a loony toon! As we tried to speed away he gave the car a good kick and made a dent in th rearside passenger wing and one know a good place to get this ixed reasonably don't want o involve the insurnce cmpany as will lose no claims.
• M reg Punto rear lights flash 17 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I have offered to have a look at my Neighbours rear lights on his M reg Punto this Sunday When he indicates right, the left indicator and both? brake lights flash dimly. I only saw the problem tonight, so did not see what happens when indicating right. I am guessing that the earth going to each light cluster needs checking/cleaning. Are there any other possible causes or any advice?
• Help, I'm skidding on ice! I'll get out. 18 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Most freeze but some actually get out! tinyurl.com/yn9plh Obviously the best thing to do would be to release the brakes giving more chance to steer out. I feel smug knowing I would have done that because I did on two occasions but I was still lucky that the space I steered towards didn't have another vehicle there.
• Ford Focus, is it ABS, what revision ? 3 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I've just bought a Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec 2001 (51) reg. Besides getting up to speed and slamming the brakes on is there a simple way to determine if it has ABS or not. Also on the pricing guide there are two verions for this reg a 1.6 zetec and a 1.6 (revised 2001) zetec. What is 'revised' and how do I determine if mine is revised version or not.
• Daddy's little helper 22 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  She obvioulsy got bored with doing that and managed to reach up and get hold of my oil can and proceeded to empty the contents in the front and rear brakes soaking all the pads and discs in engine oil. How good is she ? I sent my wife out to test drive it afterwards - she came back ok. Have your little ones done anything as clever or is it just me.
• fiat Stilo 2 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Firstly there is a squeaking noise coming from the front of the car not sure if it near or off side. If i tap the brakes it seems to stop the noise for a short period but then it comes back. Also sometimes when i am driving on the motorway and do around 80 the steering wheel seems to vibrate. But it doesnt do it all the time.
• passat front suspension/drive noise 7 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  hello, help please, got a worsening noise from the front of my 2000 W plate 2.8 4 Motion. First noticed it under braking but checked it over as best I can and can see nothing obviously amiss there or with any of the rubber bushes. Noise is now there under drive and I think worse when cornering left. Does this look like a cv joint, are there any common passat suspension/drive issues to look out for?
• ford fiesta service after being sorn 29 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  She has a fiesta on the drive that has been there since march the battery is flat so we purchased a new one. It needs servicing but we don't know which one to have. The brakes need servicing too and the tyres may need replacing due to perishing. What service level should i require. All help appreciated -- (iam not a mechanic) Martin Winters
• 2003 Astra 1.6 Sport. ABS or not? 21 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  I don't want to try and get him to lock the wheels, but does anybody know if this car is fitted with ABS? I looked under the bonnet and couldn't see an ABS block, just two brake pipes going towards the back of the car, and 1 towards each wheel. Any ideas?
• Don't be polite, it's dangerous 19 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Behind me, nothing. Up ahead is a junction with a car waiting to turn in our out. The car ahead of me brakes to a halt to allow the car in or out of the minor road. Yours truly is making small sacrifices to the God of ABS, though only small ones as I've left a decent gap. WHY!? Why not just drive on and let the road clear?
• Nissan Primera for 160 quid 18 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I just needed a runabout, and got a 1994 Primera 1.6L with 200,000 miles for 160 notes. It's got history up to 185,000 miles. The engine pulls strongly, the brakes are strong, and it tracks in a straight line. Anyway, anyone got any tips about what I should be watching out for on this car? I only got it last week and plan to drive it over to Calais on Saturday.
• Chips & Chipping 10 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Surely it would invalidate any warranties or insurance. Also, I presume the set up needs careful adjustment and maybe shocks, brakes and even wheels and tyres might need uprating. It sounds a pretty dangerous way to get more performance when compared with buying one that's already up to the job. Is it legal?