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• Peugeot 406 rear wheel bearing 6 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Just visited by local Pug agent to get a set of rear wheel bearings (drum brake) for my 1999 406 diesel estate . I was told that you can't change the bearings but you have to replace the complete hub at circa £130 + vat. Is this right?? As a Technician I fail to see why these bearings can't be changed.
• Mazda 2 1.4 Auto Shift Changedown 2 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Just wondered if anybody had found the same as me ie in Auto mode the changedown from 2nd to 1st as you brake (ie stopping at lights) can be felt ever so slightly through the break pedal (ie I'm aware of first being selected by the engine). Think I may just be being too over aware of stuff because it's new!
• Low or High Mileage? 24 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Now i dont know if i'm in the minority on here but as long as a car is regularly serviced i would generally always rather have the low mileage car. The interior, the tyres, the brakes and generally most wear and tyre items (bar the exhaust/cat) usually seem to be in far better nick on a low mileage car. Which means less immediate expense.
• Peugeot 406 Coupe 31 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I bought a 406 Coupe 3.0 V6 (99 plate)last week. On the whole I am very pleased with it but it does have one major problem, squeaky brakes. I have taken it back to the garage who have said that they have changed both the discs and the pads but the problem remains. Not knowing much about cars I am becoming a bit concerned that they may be ripping me off and I was windering if anyone had any useful advice first about what the problem may be and also what I should be telling the garage.
• n reg nissan almera pulling to nearside 2 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hi hope someone can help me with a problem I have with an "N" reg nissan almera 1.4 lx.It continually pulls to the near side while driving,it brakes in a straight line. I have had the tracking laser checked and it is o/k.Both front tyres seem to be in good condition with no signs of uneven wear. The pulling is not severe,but if i let go of the stearing wheel it would be into the kerb within about 3 to 4 seconds.
• Long journey preparation tips 20 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Should I be checking anything in particular before setting off? (eg, oil level (half full), screenwash, power steering and brake fluid, tire conditions etc) Would you recommend taking anything in particular in the car besides a blanket and coat? (Which I carry anyway.) All advice appreciated! David.
• I parked next to a Corvette Z06 today 2 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I love how they print ?405 Horsepower? in a flashy stainless steel logo on the sides lol! The air vents and bright red brake clamps look very cool. The funny thing was there was also a new Mustang Cobra R two rows over. So I got to check out some of America?s best in the same parking lot lol. Do you have ether of these cars in the UK?
• Central Locking Prob - Rear door, Astra. 11 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Is there anything simple that I could do to solve this? I am not going to any garage/mechanic about it so soon after having the brake and reverse switches replaced. Thanks for any suggestions. HF
• Bust leg - will an auto help me? 5 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Some friends recommend I buy a cheap auto and I have in fact got the option of a 1990 MK 2 Golf auto. Question is, will this help or not? I'm not convinced as I'd have to learn to brake safely with my left leg for there to be any advantage. Any advice out there? Thanks Baz
• Pug 306 strange noises 7 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I drive an L reg 306 1.4XR, its done about 90k miles. 2 days ago i noticed a kind of knocking/vibration noise, seeming to come from the left hand front side of the car. the noise increases in time with the speed of the wheels and is most noticable under engine braking; yet it continues to make the noise when freewheeling with the engine off and out of gear. The noise seems to dissapear under acceleration. I'd rather not have to take it to a garage as being a student means my finances are limited.
• grabbing autobox 24 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  All the gear changes happen when they should, but over the last year it has started to snatch at some changes. It only happens on light throttle, most often around 15mph/1000rpm when gently braking, or around 20mph/2000rpm on the way up, but it can behave perfectly doing the same things, and seems to have good and bad days. Suggestions on tests/observations to narrow down the field and find the cause and the cure would be very welcome as it's the only thing that spoils my enjoyment of the car.
• VW Passat TDI clutch -advise 15 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Disengaging still occurs at half travel. The cars has 32,000 on it, I don't ride the clutch and always hold it on the brakes at junctions. There is absolutely no slippage once engaged. Any ideas what might cause this behaviour ? Thanks in anticipation.
• Turbo whine. 29 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  I got it a few weeks ago and it seemed ok then (Maybe l wasn't listening). Of late l have begun to notice a whine (like a short low braking squeak) when l am coming OFF the throttle after the turbo has kicked in. This happens around 3psi as the needle drops back towards negative boost. I guess l could ignore it as it makes no noise when it spools up etc.. but l don't want it to be an obvious symptom of something terrible to come.
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  Is the Honda Jazz known for having a particularly stiff handbrake? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My parents, both fit and strong, though of a late 1920s and 1930s vintage, cannot apply the handbrake of their Honda Jazz sufficiently hard to stop it...
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  What's the best used car for £3500? 4 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used car with good mileage. My car at the moment is a Kia Picanto - I have it fully serviced every year. The car is now starting to...
• Honda Civic 1.0 SR - First impressions 9 May 2019 (Forum)
  Technically I am disappointed that the 1.0 is a cam belt in oil with a 65k change interval.bNo issue to the fleets but a cost for those of us who run to higher miles. The electronic parking brake is not intuitive in manual mode. You can only apply and release it with the foot brake engaged. So setting off requires you to treat the driver behind to a blast of brake light, and then manually release the button.
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  Volvo- Hesitation on acceleration. Please help... 18 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Volvo V60 D3 Automatic 2011 Year 41,000 miles Problem: Car “falters” on acceleration when leaving a queue of traffic. This has occurred most noticeably...
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  Extended warranty problems 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Following the expiry of the manufacturer’s warranty on 2009 Volvo V70 2.0D R Design I bought an extended 3 year warranty from an independent company. I...
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  Car not fit for purpose 24 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently going through a bad experience with a car a purchased from a local dealer and has never been right. It is a 52 ('03) BMW 323ci msport,...
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  Disc con so late 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a new Mk IV Golf in October 1988. At a service in early 2001 at 40,000 miles the VW garage said all 4 discs were worn and wanted lots of money...