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• Any - Electronic handbrakes 10 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  With electronic handbrakes,you apply the handbrake when parked and release it when setting off(or auto release). My question is what happens in emergency brake failure.The old fasioned way was to dip the clutch and slowly and progressively apply the manual handbrake until the car comes to a stop. On an electronic handbrake I am assuming it's either on or off?
• Peugeot 307 CC - Peugeot 307cc auto box help 30 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  However it's now started displaying the abs and esp lights.  I'm not to worried about that but more this.  When she brakes a little harder than normal, say coming up to a junction and stops,  when she goes to pull away the revs go up to over 3000 and then there's a thump and the box engages and pulls away. Any ideas?
• N/A - What car would you recommend? 25 Oct 2016 (Forum)
    Cheap cost on wear are tear parts such as clutch, brakes, exhaust, timing belts, etc.     Pollution tax free (car tax) or as low as possible.   Based on my criteria what models of cars do you recommend?
• Audi A3 Sportback - Esp warning light on 29 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    Light still on so firm sent another one, still no joy.  Not sure if  it is the sensor unit as could also be wiring or connectors from brake electronics, abs unit, to esp sensor.  Has anybody had this problem and if so how did they resolve it.  Many thanks in anticipation.
• Volkswagen Golf 2012 - Irregular rear pad wear 14 May 2014 (Forum)
  The car was serviced by vw at 30,000 in Jan 2014. Three weeks ago the rear brakes were grinding and one pad was found to be down to the metal whereas the other 3 had 7 mm left. What is up with the car? The garage want to check the pressure to the rear pads. Is this something that should have been picked up during its last service.
• Vecrta C 1.8 Club 2003 Manual - Cruise Control Fault 17 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Some weeks ago the cruise control system stopped working and I have been told the most likely cause is a weak brake pedal return spring and that as a first step this should be replaced and is a simple job to do.However looking in the Haynes manual there is no information or illustrations as to where the spring is located.
• nissan primastar 20ltr dci m9r 780 - engine knock 19 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  help apreciated my van has what  sounds like a top end knock .i had it towed to a garage they striped it said the tubo had gone then the cylinder head so replaced with new ones checked timing chain  built bak up by them problem still there now there saying injectors  but cant be sure even after having them checked has anyone any ideas i have too much money in it now as i have just had new cluch and brakes done as well HELP PLZ
• Volkswagen vAn - 9 points on my license from one incident!!! 19 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Police weighed the vehicle and found that I was above the weight limit by 26%. The police also identified a fault in the brake pedal and their was noise with the steering. I received a letter today and they have said I will be receiving 9 points on my license. 3 points for each of the incidents mentioned before. I feel that 9 points is very steep for one incident and is unfair. are there any legal grounds on which I can defend any of the points on?
• Building site plant 8 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Getting used to it but trying to edge up close to a steep bank to dump materials was scary...I hate automatics at the best of times but without even a brake pedal to stomp on as a last resort, was something else entirely! Of all the machines to design in this way, an off-road based one that needs good slow speed control would not be my first choice!
• Tyre advice please. 15 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Avons are a good £10 per tyre cheaper so should I just plump for them? All get good reviews on t' web. Also, the brake fluid has not been changed in 4 years now altough the car has done very few miles in this time (no more than 7k). Would a change be at all benficial and if so where best to get it done?
• The madness of road tax 30 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  12 months road tax for the Berlingo: £215.00 12 months road tax for the  Navara: £210.00   Speechless! Although I wouldn't want to have to buy new tyres, brakes, service items for the truck... I was half-tempted to tell him to Google 'Navara half-shafts' but I'm not that cruel :-D
• 2001 Peugeot 306 2.0l hdi - Hot starting fault 17 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  When it is hot it is much worse some times not starting at all. I can get it to start with a little squirt of brake cleaner and then it runs with no problem untill i try to start it again. What is really strange is that I changed the fuel filter housing and it was fine for a few days then slowly developed the fault again.
• Qashai 2010 - Small nut fallen down from Qashqai pedal area 7 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Any idea what this is? I've taken a picture showing the bolt/nut in question - it's high up above the brake pedal area. You can see it at  http://img1.jpegbay.com/gallery/001870822/1_f.jpg
• Interesting articles 28 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  The chap in the Fiesta today who caused several of us to enter a motorway at 30mph because there was no way round you and you braked as you reached the end of the slip road!!!)
• Ford Focus Saloon 1.8i 02 reg - car cutting out and steering locking 13 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  I seem to be having a problem with my car , when i turn a corner the car cuts out, the steering locks and the brakes fail, it only seems to happen when making left turns, a couple of times i've gone across the road luckily there has'nt been any cars coming the other way, i have to turn the key to off to get the steering to work, also when it happens the battery light comes on.
• Audi A4 2009 - ABS and tyre flat spots 28 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  After recent accident (40mph, slammed brakes on) I noticed a vibration from the rear.  It turns out that both rear tyres are flat spotted. Insurance company said its impossible to flat spot tyres with ABS and implied that I'd done it doing a handbrake turn (I'm 46 and drive an Audi A4 TDI for heavens sake!)
• FIAT Punto 1.2 dualogic 54 plate - Dualogic gearbox diplaying fault 8 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Just after buying (3 weeks) problems started with GEARBOX FAIL coming on in display. Also gearbox warning light. Also when putting foot on brake pedal, display  goes from D to R for a second but gives 3 beeps as if in reverse. Car drives OK and neither dealer or autobox specialist can find a fault, as it wasn't showing when they had it back  for a full week.
• Peugeot 306 hdi - Diagnostic light advice 13 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Im not sure but was thinking it might be a stop solenoid or something? The other point which may or may not be a seperate problem is that sometimes when braking to a stop with the foot on the pedal the engine revs drop 200-300 less than idle speed. I was wondering if this was related in any way? When driving today the diagnostic light went off and the engine doesnt overun now, is it worth still getting it in the garage for the diagnostic?
• Support your small garage 19 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Car well out of warranty, main dealer quoted £ 80 for an oil and filter change( basic service), I am distrustful of these chains of tyre centres that now do servicing( not mentioning any names but have been ripped off in the past), so decided to take my car to a local family garage who quoted £ 35 inc VAT. Turned up at 8.50, car was ready at 9.20 and none of this, " by the way, sir, I believe your brake discs and pads are on their last legs", as happened last year when I left my car to be serviced at a chain that did " cheap" servicing.
• Toyota Corolla Verso - Low mileage - bearing gone 5 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Straight away I heard a noise like a wheel bearing along with the car stalling once and nearly stalling when coming up to lights, i.e. braking from 40 or 50 and then coasting in neutral from 5 or 10 mph. Found out today that it was a wheel bearing - the stalling problem yet to be looked at. Am I right in thinking that it is odd for a car with such a low mileage should have a bearing go?