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• Suzuki swift - Revs drop when clutch pressed 20 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Need some help/advice had a suzuki swift 1.3 since Jan, had a new clutch fitted last week due to slipping just before that I had been having a problem when coming to a stop once i pressed the cluth the revs dropped to 200 and the car shook, was hoping the new clutch would fix the problem but its still there, the garage that did the cluth said there were no vacumm leaks, and could not fin any other problems I am stuck what to do next, when looking under the bonnet tonight on the left side of the engine below the brake servo I noticed in the wiring there was a connector that was not connected to anything it has 3 wires a peach one a red one and grey/red one I can not see anywhere this could of come from does anyone have any ideas on what to try next?
• Renault Clio II - MOT failures estimates? 14 May 2016 (Forum)
  The following are teh MOT failures: MOT failures: 1) Registration plate lamp not working rear 2) Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offisde front 3) coil spring broken nearside front 4)Rear wheel bearing rough when rotate nearside rear 5) Suspension arm has excessive play in ball joint nearside front 6) Suspension has excessive play in ball joint offside front 7) Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear  I was wondering if anybody had any slight incling what the damage could be as I'm a numpty when it comes to cars. Sounds like a hefty bill? Carl 
• Daewoo Lanos - Wheel bearing warrenty 13 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  I feel very aggrieved since in the summer the car was back and forth to the garage half a dozen times as they couldn't diagnose why the handbrake was heating up after they had fixed it following the MOT (this caused me to lose all braking a few times whilst driving - as it happens they had tighten it too tight on the nearside and they only discovered this after replacing the cable and it still happening) and the bearing is five months old.
• Ford Fiesta - MOT test on Ford Fiesta Finesse 2004 30 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  He come up with below problems - Rear exhaust needs to be replaced (Last year Advisory is " Exhaust back box has slight leak of gases &  Rear exhaust clamp broken " ) - Front and Rear brake pipes needs to replaced - Few lights need to change ( Last year Adviosry is "Offside& Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured" ) - MOT test £50 He gave me a quote of £240 ( including VAT), he did not mentioned the seperate quotes for the above jobs, is it reasonable?
• Hyundai Coupe Siii - Handbrake slipping, changed calipers and cables 4 Nov 2014 (Forum)
   Now in Octoer 2014 and approximately 4000 miles later, warranty expired I am encountering the same problem.  On an incline with the handbrake engaged the car slip.  Brakes are absolutely fine.  They have found fault with the rear callipers and would like £750 to change them with genuine Hyundai parts.   I have raised the issue that I suspect that in May 2014 the garage did not fully correct the problem and I should not have to pay, they are offering me a 15% discount.
• Toyota yaris - Starting the car 16 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I have got my toyota yaris hybrid plate 2012 a couple of months ago. Every morning when I started my car to go to work, there is always a harsh sound from the brake when I lifted my foot from it as if the car is trying so hard to move. This only happens in the morning generally when it hasn't been driven for many hours or left overnight. A couple of times , it actually didn't move on the first time I started my car.
• Yaris hybrid - Starting car 15 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I have got my toyota yaris hybrid plate 2012 a couple of months ago. Every morning when I started my car to go to work, there is always a harsh sound from the brake when I lifted my foot from it as if the car is trying so hard to move. This only happens in the morning generally when it hasn't been driven for many hours or left overnight. A couple of times , it actually didn't move on the first time I started my car.
• Skoda Citigo - Red face 21 Jul 2014 (Forum)
   When I had almost got the car in place a roofer, who had been reroofing a house down the avenue, and thus with an 'overall view', kindly climbed down, came up the avenue and told me to push in both the brake and clutch pedals before turning the ignition key.   Thank you, kind sir ! 
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  Audi A4 Avant - should I keep or sell? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2010 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 which is superb and is the fourth car I've had with the VR6 engine. I'm heading for semi-retirement so wondering whether...
• Ford Mondeo tdci - mondeo tdci whine, DMF, Pulley, other? 10 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Will do it when coasting downhill with no throttle as well, particularly if in third gear for instance and engine braking seems to be happening. If anyone can advise what may be the cause I'd be grateful. I have had it into dealership who, as far as I can tell, plugged in the diagnostic and said no fault code so no fault.
• VW Polo Classic Formel C (1986) - Cutting Out 10 May 2014 (Forum)
  I have had this vehicle since new, and have just spent £500+ on repairs sills, carb cleaning and new gasket. and other parts. However just recently  the vehicle keeps cutting out when braking and will not idle. The vehicle repair service that I normally use cannot find the problem.  He has stripped the Pierburg Carb and renewed the gaskets. Servicing has been done etc. Battery is new.
• any - Check if its exchange 20 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Well i've made a slight mistake that has just cost me £30. Had to get a brake caliper for the Mitsi we've just sold, searched around and the cheapest by a country mile was carparts4less on their ebay shop. ordered, arrived in a couple of days, refurb unit, fitted it, all good, new MOT passed, car sold, finito.
• Peugeot 407 SW 2L diesel HDi Auto - pollution warning light 20 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Problem was a partially blocked fuel filter which I didn't have to pay for. ( I think it should have been replaced on the last service ~40k, and they didn't bother or forgot.) Had to fit new brake pads as they were very low and due soon anyway. So far the 407 has been fine- fast enough, smooth and comfortable. I have had the car for 6 months and it is now nearly 4 years old. I plan on keeping it for about 4-5 years, assuming it behaves itself.
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  Renault Megane petrol won't start 3 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Renault Megane is suffering from an intermittent engine fault. It was sporadic at first, but is getting more frequent and the engine takes between minutes...
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 07 1.6 Confusion over front disc size 16 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  I have a 2007 Focus 1.6 Zetec and having been looking to buy front brake discs and pads online. There seems to be two sizes of disc around to confuse matters however - 278mm and 300mm. I have removed a wheel and tried measuring the disc as best I can but it is awkward with the hub in the way.
• Ford S Max - Ford S Max Titanium - 150,000 miles - Worth buying 10 May 2013 (Forum)
  The CamBelt was changed 1 year ago, but the cost to do it was only £279 which to me seems a bit cheap therefore I don't know if this was a full CamBelt change or not. Other stuff like the tyres, brakes, A/c have all been services and replaced in the past 3 years. I didn't notice any change to the suspension or clutch though. Do you think this sounds ok? They want £4400 for it, and if this car had 120/130 thousand miles on the clock I would probably buy it but 154,000 seems a bit high.
• Cyclists and the law, or indeed above it. 3 May 2013 (Forum)
  A cyclist was cycling along a cycle path and suddenly turned off the cross a Zebra Crossing. The motorist in front of me had to brake violently to avoid a collision, 3. On numerous occasions I have seen cyclists turn left when traffic lights are red, if they feel it is safe to do so. 4. In front of me a motorist was stationary at a red traffic light indicating to turn left at the front of a queue.
• Ford Focus 2000 - Accelerator pedal sticking to floor 2 May 2013 (Forum)
  What then ensues is my mild heart-attack/panic while the engine goes, "Sqeeeeeeee," and then I tap the brakes... which seems to make it pop up again. The pedal action isn't that smooth or sensitive normally, but it's never jammed itself down before. Some of the online problem solvers suggest that the throttle body needs cleaning, some say there's a cable that needs replacing.
• KIA cee'd - 2008 1.6D Kia Cee`d grinding noise from front 6 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  I thought that it might be a worn driveshaft joint or bearing so I had the car in with the dealer today. After examining the car they told me that the brake pads had a bit of a glaze on them and so they removed them, buffed them and refitted them. These pads were changed about 3500 miles ago both front and rear at 65000 miles and at the time (2 months ago) I was told the discs were in good condition.
• Skoda Fabia 1.2 70 HP engine - Electrical fault 27 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Subsequently, the Hazard lights came on and could not be switched off, followed by total loss of central locking, windows, indicators and brake lights,  No reasonable / logical check / attempts to rectify achieved anything. Upon my examiantion i found that the fuses allocated to the antitheft alarm were not provided. I called RAC and the service man could not find anything on the diagnostic system, he went through all fuses and connection and still coul not find anything, but the fault is still present.