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• VW Polo 1.2 2002 (52) - ABS warning light not illuminating with ignition 29 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  They said they'd sort it and it was possibly a sensor. Went back a few days later to buy and ABS light didn't come on. Dealer said the brakes were sharp so watch sharp breaking. Suspected they'd put new pads in. But noticed today it doesn't come on with ignition. Should I suspect foul play?
• Variable Speed Limit Change 28 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Driving along the M42 near Shirley last Friday which is covered by Variable Speed Limit Camera's, traffic is light & as I approach one between J4 & 3a they change to 50 limit. Quick look in my mirror & a car close behind so choose not to brake (my speed about 70) but to lift off for a few seconds. I didn't see a flash but what do you think? I have a dash cam fitted thankfully which I will show to the court if needed   https://www.youtube.com/watch?
• SEAT Ibiza SC - Squeaking and Creaking 12 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  There is a squeaking noise coming from the offside front tyre (or so it sounds). I have taken it to a garage who replaced brake discs and pads, they also replaced the tyre as they said the part worn tht was on there was warped and causing rubbing.    The noise is still there though! Its not all the time and tends to occur when I am turning right.
• Corsa Design 2007 1.4 litre - Intermittent clutch failure 23 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Clutch was renewed 4K miles ago. Car driven only by experienced drivers who have never had a similar problem before. No brake fluid shortage and fluid was renewed 3 years ago. Am having fluid renewed again now, even though things appear to be normal 4 days later. Any other comments welcomed.
• ford focus 1998 1.8 petrol - high revving when depressing clutch 19 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  The gagage think it may be the clutch is on the way out as the pedal is very high, the car pulls ok and goes into gear ok. I have noticed a slight brake cylinder leak at the back and wondered if this would possibly be allowing air into the fluid which also serves the clutch master cylinder. any help would be appreciated.  
• Charged for exhaust I didn't ask for 15 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Took my to a local garage as it was due for mot, I had a quick look noticed the brake pipes looked a bit corroded so pointed that out to them said I was in no hurry , two day later got a phone call saying it had passed but had to put a new exhaust as it had failed. I was fuming as the bill came to nearly £400.
• Ford Fiesta - Minor accident-no damage to other vehicle? 3 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Given the damage done to the Fiesta, I can only assume that there must be hidden damage to the Mokka's steering, suspension and/or braking system?
• Renault scenic mk1 phase 2 1.9 dci - Renault Christmas tree dashboard 16 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Just barely. As soon as I dip the clutch or accelerate they stop flickering. It's only when I'm engine braking so to speak. Running fine so a bit puzzled. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Jim
• Renault Laguna II (2001 - 2007) - 2002 1.6 - Left hand indicator rapid blinking 17 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  My left rear indicator works fine, maybe a little dim. but is ok for turning left and hazard lights turned on. However if I apply the brakes while turning left, the light rapid blinks as if on of the bulbs in the system is blown. As above tthe bulbs are all fine. I removed the unit at the rear and checked the connections an could see no apparent short in the unit.
• Nissan Micra K11 - Rear window LED bar keeps falling off 3 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  The overhead LED brake light on the rear tailgate keeps falling off on one side. The LED bar is held into position by a brass plate which locates onto a rubber square fixed to the window glass. A series of dimples on the rubber plate lock into corresponding holes in the brass plate.
• Vauxhall Zafira 05 plate - Battery Light Flicks on and off 3 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hi Everyone   Just had a new battery and alternator fitted to my Zafira. However the battery light still flashes on when I brake and the revs drop to between 700 - 900 rpm. This only happens when the the air vents are on full number 7.   I have had a load test done and at idle the battery is showing 14.2 under load 13.9 to 14.0.
• SAAB 9-3 - Intermittent accelerator problem 4 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  I recently bought an o8 Saab 9-3 1.9 TDI 150 Linear with 40K on the clock.Very occasionally when driving and usually changing down to go round a corner I can take my foot off the accelerator and the car keeps going and seems to pick up speed as if the cruise control has been switched on.I have to brake to slow the car down.I have been back to the garage where the mechanic is Saab trained and he has not found any fault including plugging into the computer.Other than this the car is fine.The car drives fine and as stated this is an intermittent problem.Any ideas ?
• land rover - poor quality parts 18 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  I also own 8 other vehicles which i service, and have been doing for 35 years  there is a growing frustration with the decreasing quality of service parts and safety critical parts. brake shoes, drums cylinders.  even OE stuff seems mediocre. I assume this is to do with the use of far eastern labour and indifferent metallurgy and specification. i want to buy quality parts. where do i find them, how do i find them?
• Ford Focus - faulty fuel pump 12 May 2011 (Forum)
  my car dont even start no more after it pulling from the fuel supply being blocked or what ever it is, all it did was pulling like someone was tapping the brake peddal while i was driving now it wont even start HELP ME PLEASE
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  Automatic handbrake on Grand Scenic 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have an intermittent problem with the handbrake on my 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, and Renault say the motor in it is broken. What should I do?
• Vx Corsa 1.4 auto - '08 Corsa auto - gear stuck in 'Park' 11 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  My foot is on the footbrake whilst trying to put it in drive, as it has to be, and I can hear a click when I push the brake in, so it sounds like the ?solenoid? is working. Is there some kind of adjustment I can make? Cheers   Pete    
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol - Handbrake Problem 9 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  When I apply the handbrake it only goes on at one side and wont release until I reach behind the rear wheel and pull on the cable. I suspect that there is a problem with the linkage somewhere below the hand brake lever i.e. one side disconnected or broken. To get at the cable linkage I believe I have to remove the heat shield, on the underside between the exhaust  and the floor. I know the nuts that hold this on will snap off as soon as I try to remove them.
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  Peugeot wheel locking 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 405 td estate 1996 has suddenly developed a problem with o/s rear wheel locking/seizing and cannot drive forward or back. Handbrake lever is...
• Ford fiesta zetec 1388cc - Part number for rear flexis? 29 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, Could someone provide me with a Ford part number for 355mm rear brake hoses for a year 2000 Fiesta zetec 1388cc so I can get it cross-referenced with all available pattern ones.They are all turning up too short,even after providing reg no. So far been supplied with 288mm&338mm but latter even too tight when fitted;kinks the hose against the union at either end.Ford used the bare minimum of materials and the pattern makers thought they could trim a bit more off too!
• Saab 9-3 2007 - LED bulbs canbus error free non strobing ?? 11 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  i have a saab 9-3 2007  i want to replace the number plate bulbs with led`s and also brake light bulbs too and indicators., side lights and wing repeaters. anyone help with what i need and where i can get.  i bought a few off ebay that were canbus no error bulbs but im still getting the strobe flash.