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  Tanglefoot 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I don't see how the left foot can hit the brake pedal quicker than the right foot unless the left foot is suspended above the pedal waiting to hit it,...
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  Matter of a pinion 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 17-year-old son has just started learning to drive. He is having lessons as well as driving me around in his FIAT Seicento that we bought him for his...
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  Why are the brake lights flickering on my SAAB 9-3 Convertible when the engine management light shows? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 diesel SAAB 9-3 Convertible that showed a 'limited performance' message from engine management and then the brake lights flickered. Although...
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  What's causing the brake discs to warp on my Suzuki Ignis? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last year I bought a 2003 Suzuki Ignis, which was supplied with new brake discs. Six months later the car started to judder under braking and I took it...
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  Smart Fortwo brake pipe corrosion 5 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Are you aware of severe corrosion on Smart Fortwo brake pipes? Our car's brake pipes were found when a mechanic was carrying out unrelated work and...
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  Why does my local dealership insist that brake discs are replaced at the same time as brake pads? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Audi A4 TDi which was recently serviced at my local Audi dealership and I was told that the front brake pads would soon need replacing. The...
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  Are rusty brake discs causing a recurring ABS fault on my Peugeot 407 SW? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When my 2005 Peugeot 407 SW was 12 months old the ABS/ESP showed to be faulty and was rectified under warranty. Shortly after another sensor was faulty...
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  I've been told the brake fluid of my two-year-old car needs changed - is that necessary? 27 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My two year old Ford Fiesta auto is due for its service and I have been told that the brake fluid also needs changing. Is this necessary?
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  Toyota Carina E wiring problem 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1992 Toyota Carina E and when I have the front headlights turned off and press the brake pedal, the front light turns on (to dipped beam). With...
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  Electronic hand brakes - and the point is? 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What is the point of electronic handbrakes? You report that water ingress is a common problem. If it's so common why don't they fix it? I have just been...
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  Park mode versus handbrake on a steep slope 14 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Home is on a hill and the garage drive also has a significant uphill slope, so both cars are frequently parked on a hill. We normally use 'Park' on...
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  Flickering old Fiesta 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Garage can't find a fault to explain the flickering brake lights on old Fiesta. Any ideas ?
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  Why is Volkswagen's DSG so problematic? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I see so much about DSG issues that I have to add my two-penny worth. My family have owned three Volskwagens with DSGs: two Golfs and a Polo. They all...
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  ABS problems with Toyota Yaris Verso 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my 2000 Toyota Yaris Verso [119,000 miles] from new. It has always been serviced at the recommended intervals by either franchised dealers...
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  City emergency braking - are there insurance savings? 7 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Although cars like the Volkswagen up and Skoda Citigo already have model variants in group 1 insurance category, do you know of any insurers who offer...
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  Does my two-year-old Ford Fiesta really need its brake fluid replacing? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  When we bought my Fiesta two years ago we paid upfront for servicing. It is about to have its second service and my local Ford garage tells me that it...
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  Pitted wheels 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car is less than a year old. I recently noticed the steel effect alloy wheels are starting to pit. The garage state it is caused by brake dust and...
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  Brake pads need replacing after 6849 miles 11 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Four months ago I was told by my local MINI dealer than my car my 2007 Cooper needed new rear brake pads, discs and sensors at 34,000 miles. Yesterday...
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  Mazda6 warped brake discs 18 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your review on the new Mazda 6 SkyActive, I bought one a year ago second hand with 3000 miles on the clock from a dealer. I have been happy...
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  Why do you say that it is dangerous for automatic drivers not to left-foot brake? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I very much enjoy your expert advice but must take issue with your stance on left-foot braking in an auto car. You suggest that we should use two feet...