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As someone who's driven manuals for many years, is it safe for me to adopt left-foot braking when hiring an automatic? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm sorry to bring up this old chestnut again, but your article about left-foot braking frightens me to death. I am hiring a car in Tasmania later in... -
Defeeted 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
A recent discussion with some friends concerning left foot braking in an automatic prompted me to write this e-mail. I have driven automatics for around... -
Disc cuss 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2-year-old SAAB 9-3, 1.9TDI Sportwagon. The car has done 16,000 miles and is still under SAAB warranty. When I took the car for its 2nd year service... -
Why do some cars still have drum brakes? 27 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
Why does Ford offer the Puma 1.0 with drum brakes, small front disc brakes, while it's so much expensive even for the 125hp version? Also the square steering... -
Does my car need a brake fluid change on its first service? 4 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
My car is due its first MoT and I'm taking it to an official dealer for a service and MoT. The MoT alone is £53 and on top of that they are adding a complete... -
Vauxhall Vectra problems 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 automatic, which has been unused for 11 months. I drove the car yesterday and it feels like the brakes are biting and... -
How long should brake discs last? 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
Front brake discs and pads replaced by BMW 18 months/approx 12,000 miles ago. Now they appear to have warped, causing vibration/juddering when braking... -
Excesive brake wear 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
In January we had to replace the pads and discs all around on our 06 diesel Civic. After four months our service and MOT was due, so I was very surprised... -
Brake failure on my Yaris - why? 9 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 14 year old Toyota Yaris from new, it has covered just 45,000 miles. Until recently it has been regularly serviced by my Toyota dealer and... -
Is there any way of addressing my Polo's hesitancy after braking? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I too, own a Volkswagen Polo with the DSG auto gearbox. I love the car in every respect except for the peculiar hesitancy it has after you apply the brakes,... -
My recently bought Mercedes-Benz C220 has brake vibration - why? 7 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a second hand C220 automatic. The car has 108000 and full MB history till 100000. I collected the car yesterday from the trader, who... -
I completely endorse the use of left-foot braking when manoeuvring an automatic vehicle. 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
The first car I had with automatic transmission was a brand new 1969 Vauxhall Victor (FD) 2000. I very quickly learned that the best way to control this... -
Warped brake discs after 7000 miles - should the dealer pay for replacements? 12 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Saloon, with the performance pack and uprated brakes. I have only owned the car a few months and, last week,... -
Last days of disker 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just had my two-year old CR-V serviced at 38,000 miles. The Honda dealer replaced the front brake pads (the first time they had been replaced) but... -
Why do you suggest left-foot braking for drivers of automatic cars? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have followed with interest your views on left-foot braking as being the safe way to control a vehicle, and I cannot understand why! Having driven autos... -
My new Honda Jazz suffers from a braking fault - how can I get this fixed? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I previously had two new Honda Jazz 1.4ES CVTs and found them to be excellent in all respects. In June this year I purchased, from Holden's Norwich, a... -
Will regreasing corroded brake pipes solve the issue? 11 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking about buying a Mazda 3. The MoT advisories show all four brake pipes are corroded. The dealer says they will 're-grease' them, but shouldn't... -
Does brake fluid need changing every two years? 5 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My garage informs that my brake fluid should be changed every two years. Is this necessary and will it affect my warranty if I choose not to have it done? -
ABS malfunction 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
The brakes seem to lock and grind on release when breaking at low speed. The pads and discs have recently been replaced, therefore I suspect an ABS malfunction.... -
Brake issue on a Chevrolet Matiz - can you help? 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My mother recently had an accident in her Chevrolet Matiz when she got her foot caught between the accelerator and the brake. Are the pedals on this car...
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