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• 3 Unrelated Questions 12 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Something to do with manoverability or weight on the pulling vehicle I suppose. I'm sure it would aid stability. 3. Why do some car manufacturers position the disc brake unit in front of the axle and some behind?
• Rover 416 Tourer 16 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Over the last year he has noticed a sharp drop in economy from the average 43mpg he was originally getting to about 30mpg. I have checked to see if the brakes are binding but all is okay. The air filter is clean and it barely uses oil between services. There is no roof rack or tools being carried around either. Any ideas as to what is causing the sudden increase in consumption?
• Mazda 2 1.4 Auto Shift 24 Aug 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!
• Opel Vectra 2.0L 1994 starting problem 14 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  After I have been driving for about a kilometer it comes right, and it wont cut out on me. By the way it is an automatic so I can ride the brake and accelerator, and I think it is similar to a vauxill in England.
• Volvo740 TD Estate Hydraulics 1 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Unfortunately a roadside repair man filled it incorrectly with that horrible bright green mineral based fluid (LMB) that should only be used in those wierd citroens. It has wreeked havoc in my 740. Inadvertantly this fluid has also been added to the brake master cylinder of our 340, also with disasterous results. Master and slave cylindrs on both cars have been changed but we are having tremendous problems, particularly with bleeding. Has anyone had this happen, and does anyone know what to do?
• Heel and toe 25 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I am finding it physically difficult to 'blip' the throttle with the side of my foot while simultaneously braking. My ankle does not want to twist in the necessary direction and my knees are obstructed by the bottom of the wheel as i try to contort my feet. I have big feet (size 11). Does this make heel-and-toeing more awkward?
• Wandering Golf steering 18 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I have had the tracking adjusted (camber included), new tyres, and changed all the rubber bushes on the wishbones. I have also checked that the brake calipers are not gripping, and they\'re fine. Can anyone help. I\'m completely stuck? Many thanks Peter
• How to fail your driving test 20 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Two learners were coming towards him trying to turn to their right, blocking the line of sight. He started to pull across but a car came down on the inside of the learners so he hit the brakes. The highway code says pass the oncoming cars with them on your right and go round the back. I have never seen this done. Apart from keeping his fingers crossed, is there any other way of dealing with this that would be acceptable to a driving examiner?
• BMW E36 320i - Gear Box Oil Change? 28 May 2003 (Forum)
  However, my other half has decided to enlighten me to the fact that our beemer is juddering upon foot braking to junctions etc -she tells me it is similar to a manual stalling. Is this a cue that the auto oil needs changing too? Please share your experiences with me so I can put the bank manager on standby!
• polo gearbox leak 9 May 2003 (Forum)
  I noticed a small pool of liquid under the car on Monday, after some pretty heavy mileage down to Cornwall for the Bank Holiday. I checked engine oil, brake fluid and coolant which were all OK, so I assumed it must be the gearbox oil (though there was no obvious problem with the gearbox). It has been dripping all week and I took it into a local garage who tell me it was leaking at the gasket and seals and has to go off to be re-sealed (£320).
• Loading an Estate 28 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  What's the recommended approach for loading an estate (Volvo V70) when you want to have the following configuration: driver and two passengers - one in the front and one in the back Is it to keep the luggage below head height - even if that means it spills into the passenger compartment (via split fold rear seats) or is it pile it high in the rear and use the nylon cargo net to stop luggage breaking through under heavy braking? The V70 has curtain airbags which shouldn't be obstructed but I also don't like the idea of an obscured rear view via luggage piled high and I prefer to keep it low down. What's the best bet for safety?
• Driving instructors 6 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Garrison's comment about being taught to apply the brake progressively when doing an emergency stop made me think about my driving instructor... Even as a beginner, he stressed the importance of watching far ahead and anticipating threats in the distance as well as up close.
• car insurance payout 4 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  I am wondering if there is anything I should be aware of when trying to get the best pay out from the insurance company, It had a full service history and had just been taxed and MOT as well as having a new exhaust and Brake pads. Should I accept the first offer I get from them or is possible to haggle and get a better one. Aprox, how much should I expect to get from them? Cheers.
• Top Gear tonight. 12 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  About 5mpg better than my old XUD Xantia when thrashed but 10MPG better then I've ever seen at the best. Then I do like to convert some fuel to heat via the brakes. David
• BMW X1. 2016 Model - Gear lever assembly - Faulty microswitch 21 May 2021 (Forum)
  Got a 5 year old BMW X1, with only 17500 on the clock.  Warning light related to parking brake comes on at ignition and switching off engine.  Fault is apparently a microswitch in the gear lever assembly.  My local garage (BMW accredited, NOT the dealer) says it requires a new gear level module as the microswitch can't be replaced independently.
• Silly ME! - Handbrakes on Check! 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  The car is 181 cm wide. The porch gap between walls is 186 cm wide. Reversed in as usual. Put hand brake on and unloaded, went into house. Few minutes later heard a bump. Car parked neatly  inside porch nicely between the walls, but not touching either. A plant pot by the step had stopped it so that the tailgate was still a bit away from the front door.
• Toyota Auris Touring Sports - Alloy wheels 17 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Sadly I am still stuck with alloy wheels which are a complete pig to keep clean and expose the brakes to all the weather. Does anyone else long for the easy old days of steel wheels and a wheel trim that was easy to wash and didn't need to be re-finished after a few years?
• Old;mechanical lock only - Key wont go in door lock 12 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  As per subject. Have tried a skoosh with the GUNK equivalent of WD-40, to no avail. Might try solvent (brake cleaner?) and a blast with compressed air next. I see graphite sprays recommended, but I dunno if I can get them here, though I can get pencil lead. After that I suppose I MIGHT try to take it apart, but I'm not very keen.
• Hyundai i20 - ABS Pump/Modulator 14 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, Recently, the ABS, brake and traction lights lit up on the dashboard. It's an i20, 2011. Took it to a Hyundai dealer to get diagnostics and came up with faulty ABS pump/HECU (quoted £1729! Yeah, whatever..). Got a used one and having it fitted today.
• Mazda 2 - Chirping/cricket like sound 22 May 2017 (Forum)
  Between those speeeds and over 50 there's no noise until I start slowing down whether by using the brake or just coming g off the accelerator, then the noise comes back as the needle passes 50, 40 and 30mph. Discs and pads were replaced approx. 1k miles ago. Any advice would be sooo much appreciated.