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Ford Escort (1983 - 1990) - Bangers - buying an oldie 19 Dec 2009 (Forum)
looked ok, no obvious things I could see, even the boot had no rust! On the test drive the auto seemed to work ok, though the brakes juddered when stopping from speed (50mph)... I know that its a lottery at that end, but is there anything obvious I need to look at, especially re the auto 'box and brakes -
Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - good buy ? 22 Oct 2009 (Forum)
, fuel filter, topped up steering fluid, mended brake light switch under foot brake. 2 owners full service history, 2 keys and plastic key with number on. handbook. cd/radio/tape/ everything works on it. 1st owner had for 3 years - up to 89K miles 2nd owner 4 years, up to 109K miles, all MOTs and tax -
Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 97 1.8 Engine stops when press clunch 3 Jun 2009 (Forum)
Hello I am driving Xantia 1.8i (petrol) 8V made on October 1997. I have strange problem that sometimes happen. Sometimes during driving (at normal engine's working temperature, approx 80C) my engine just shut off. It happens in the following situation: slowing down, pressing the brakes -
Volkswagen - Has anyone had VW "Goodwill" after water-damage? 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
drainage hole and the brake warning light is lit. My VW garage unblocked the plenum drainage hole and dried out car and are trying to charge me £690 for this. Having read around the issue on this site and others I?m now also concerned about the lit brake warning light (something that VW have so far done -
8 speed gear box. Enough? Audi A4 5 Nov 2008 (Forum)
the brakes it retained that gear and thus better engine braking. Other observations on the A4. Use of the heater A/C controls activated a Sat Nav sized screen so very easy to see. IIRC 20 speed fan for the interior displayed like a clock face on the screen. Similar display for temp Chin spoiler already -
Mercedes Benz SL W107 (1971 - 1989) - 1989 3 litre rear axle area knock. 14 Nov 2007 (Forum)
into the car when parked and report nothing. The noise has become louder , although I Ist began to hear it about 2 years ago ( 6000 miles travelled in that time ). It does increase with speed travelled , but when I press the brakes , it disappears , for as long as the brakes are applied . It either -
Main Dealer Rip Off 22 Dec 2005 (Forum)
We have a 2.5 year old Honda CRV which has been flawless until recently developing a severe shake on the front end/steering under heavy braking. Quite clearly the discs were warped. I phoned the Honda franchise, newly opened near me and asked the price for front discs & pads, fitted? Answer -
If I had a gun...... 29 Oct 2004 (Forum)
ranged from 25 to 18 mph. Laugh when she brakes for minor bends in the road ! Gasp when she slows down for on coming traffic! Applaud the way she braked for the green traffic lights. Then shoot her when the pedestrian crossing changes from green 70 yards ahead, she's doing 25 mph and she just sails -
Brake Skid Marks 25 Sep 2004 (Forum)
. This raises two questions: Firstly a high percentage of cars now have ABS. Is there any police method of calculating speed before application of brakes? Secondly there are so many factors that can determine the length of skid marks. Type of tyre, its pressure and temperature. Type, condition(ie how worn -
Audi a3 diesel - Engine cus out immediately 16 May 2014 (Forum)
Hi my names capy my Audi a3 has brake failure message and engine only runs for a second. Any ideas? -
Ford focus - Check motor mounts on manual transmission 5 Mar 2014 (Forum)
Hi Is there an equivalent test to 'put into drive, hold brake, press accelerator, watch engine' that can be used for cars with a manual gearbox Thanks -
Renault - Frightening incident ! 16 Feb 2013 (Forum)
There was an incident involving a Renault car in France. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/9867845/Every-drivers-worst-nightmare-Frenchman-forced-to-drive-at-125mph-after-brake-failure.html Frightening, hey ! -
Peugeot 206 cutting out 11 May 2002 (Forum)
Hi A colleague has an 18 month old 206 GTI (2.0) that seems to lose power (and brake servo assistance!) intermittently. Dealer is no use. Is this a known problem, is there a TSB? thanks -
106 ?relay switch? 13 Aug 2001 (Forum)
When I brake in my 106 the front lights/dash illuminate..Is this a relay switch problem,how do I find it /sort this out?or is it a garage job? cheers in advance for any advice -
BMW M3 - Bought used car, in need of undisclosed repairs 16 Nov 2016 (Forum)
and discs (completely gone); and needed new front tyres (beyond legal limit). Aside from that I had to do a wheel alignment, replace sump plug, replace wipers and do a brake fluid service. The car still has a non-functional horn and warped front discs. After much negotion with the manager of the workshop I -
SLK 2012 11 Jun 2019 (Forum)
Warning of defective rear indicator bulb with the dash showing very rapid speed but the actual lights are working normally but on the brake lights. Was told the whole unit needed changing but just using the hazard section seems to have cured it. -
Speed awareness courses 8 Nov 2013 (Forum)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2491840/The-short-sharp-shock-life-long-speeder-finally-slam-brakes-How-speed-awareness-course-changed-MARK-PALMERS-mind-putting-foot-down.html -
Towing weights for modified vehicles 22 Mar 2007 (Forum)
Say I upgraded the power and braking on a vehicle, does that legally permit me to tow a greater weight? Does the age of the vehicle (mfr date 1970) have any bearing on the answer? -
Audi Service reset 1 Mar 2004 (Forum)
have replaced brake pads on audi a6, though service interval screen on dashboard still keeps flashing up to change the pads. any one know how to reset without taking to audi? thanks
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