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• classic car MOT,s 25 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  My1949 Roadster was manufactured with only one rear brake light,no seat belts or hazard warning lights.Does anybody know the rules?
• Nissan Micra K14 2018 1.5 diesel 2018 - Multiple Warning Lights all at once 28 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  Hi, Thanks for reading my problem. This has been a wonderfully reliable well running car giving no problems. About a month ago, I stopped early one morning in very heavy rain to get fuel. When I restarted journey, Traction control, ABS Braking, Start stop, Tire
• Vauxhall Meriva - How do I tackle issue with local garage? 30 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Wondered if anyone can give me some advice.  I have a 2012 Meriva that has been fully serviced each year since new.  I took it to my local garage in January this year for its MOT and Service, and they advised me that there was brake fluid leaking from the gearbox and that the gearbox
• MK3 Mondeo tddi - Really strong vibration 6 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have a problem with my 2002 Mondeo tddi, I had a wobble on the front under braking, so put this down to a warped disc and was going to renew both on th front, but before I could do it the dmf went, so it's just had a new dmf and clutch etc. The lower rear gearbox mount is also shot
• Volkswagen Polo III 2001 1.4 Petrol 8v - Brake pad and disc confusion 1 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I'm trying to buy parts to replace the front discs and pads on my 2001 1.4 8v petrol VW Polo.  Engine code is AUD. There are a number of different braking systems fitted to this year of Polo and I'm getting confused as to which type I have. The caliper is marked with a code
• Audi A3 Cabriolet - How to deal with possible fake jobs?? 1 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  gearbox oil change and Aircon service FOC. I also asked them to repair the right side brake light bulb. So they ring me today and say I need a front right tyre as the one fitted is barely legal. Changing this will bring them all up to 2mm. Now I bought the tyres in pairs so surely the other side would
• Rover 25 1.6 2003 - Reverse gear grind help 24 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  is the solution? Car has only done 52000 miles and it is cable clutch system. Will changing the gear oil make a difference , or is this problem a sign gear oil is low? Problem 2 The brake pedal vibrates sometimes randomly. I changed the front brake discs and brake pads thinking the discs and pads were causing
• Ford Focus - Vibration wobble under load 16 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  noticed is when the near side front wheel is jacked up and the car is run at any speed in any gear and the brakes are applied the vibration comes apparant. if i put it in 1st 10mph with foot on throttle also on brake and  go as slow as i can it feels like something like thuding.. as soon as i release
• Chrysler PT Cruiser (2000 - ) - Parts not exactly free... 28 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Had to abort a trip to Sussex last Sunday at Roehampton Vale, where I became very aware of a dragging brake. In the petrol station there, the o/s front wheel was nearly too hot to touch. The AA sent a local proxy with a get-you-home truck which got us back here. On Monday took the car to my fine
• Beware hiring an "automatic" car. 2 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  to a halt on an incline, switched off, removed key then of course as soon as I took my foot off the brake I needed to jerk on the hand brake. I am used to driving manuals and autos plus an interest in cars. Any hirer with an "autos only" license could find themselves in trouble especially as the common
• Daihatsu Charade (2003 - 2006) - 03 1.0 Mystery clonking noise 16 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  in 4th, approx 1500-2300 rpm, but disappears as soon as you take your foot off the gas and also at higher revs so perhaps the vibration at lower rpm is a clue? The noise also stops when you apply the brakes ( I left foot braked at 35 and the noise stopped immediately ). Its really puzzled me and both
• Polished yet neglected - modern care (pathetic ;-) 7 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  A lot of effort goes into polishing - trying to put more than one coat of polish on - hours spent gasping and rubbing with cloths, mitts, buffers - you name it. Meanwhile rock and table salt remain encrusted on the brake lines, subframes, behind trim, in the engine bay corroding alloy parts, bolt
• Electric Parking Brakesn- Devils Work? 30 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I recently had my first (and hopefully LAST) experience of electric parking brakes. It was a hired new style VW Passat TD estate and the parking brake was the worst idea I've ever seen in a car. The damn thing kept refusing to disengage on hill starts, most of which were in inner city traffic
• Found out in angle grinder shocker! 29 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  braking from high speed. The answer was no. The braking efficiency on the brake meter was found to be good. Now I know that discs are not expensive but it was an interesting experiment occasioned by having the car in pieces on the Sunday before a Bank Holiday. When I asked the tester how he knew, I got
• Guarantee on Work 29 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  heard (and felt) this really nasty grinding noise from the front driver's side tyre. My mum half-diagnosed it as 'something to do with brakes', and I remembered that the seller told me about how he'd had all the brakes done and that the work was guaranteed for a year. So I took the car back
• service idea 10 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  brake/discs check rad fan check spark plug/glow plug check annual service, approx cost £70 as 6 month service plus brake pads/shoes changed air filter changed fuel filter changed compression test valve clearences checked exhaust checked electrics/mot test items checked spark plugs/glow plugs changed
• "free"servicing 30 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I was asked by my daughter to go with her when she collected her Hyundai Getz, which had had new pads on one brake. Two weeks ago the car was serviced, as part of the deal, which includes the long warranty and three years paid-for servicing, at the dealer in {deleted as not relevant and touches
• How do I work out what I can tow??! 3 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  110bhp. I believe the kerb weight is 1375kg and the towing weight is 1500kg. I?m going to be towing a VW Beetle (no idea what that kerb weight is as most the bonnet, nose, front and rear wings are fibreglass, not steel). If it comes in at less than 750kg, I believe I can use an un-braked towing dolly
• Under-bonnet checks in test - pointless? 19 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hi What do people think about the "new" rules whereby learners have to learn how to perform oil/brake-fluid/PAS/coolant level checks as part of their test? On paper, I think it's a good idea - people have an idea and an awareness of weekly/daily checks they have to do to make sure their vehicle
• 3rd party warranty companies 31 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  understanding is if your brake disk were wearing out and it somewhat damaged the brake pads,then they will replace your brake pads and disc. After going thought the online quote,viewing the policy details it says: Standard Cover Protection against the cost of parts and labour following a mechanical