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• Multi vee belts - bmw 320d 14 May 2006 (Forum)
  My 320d is approaching the 100k mark fairly soon and has had the coolant and brake fluid changed and it just struck me that the fan belt might be getting tired by now. I was wondering what life expectancy would you get from these?
• Pug 306 and ZX parts common ??? 8 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Anyone know if the front suspension struts of a Pug 306 TD are interchangeable with a Citroen ZX TD. Have seen people saying the Citroen and Pugs are the same with the suspension, brakes, engine and transmission etc. Having problems finding a ZX in Dismantelers, but can find Pugs.
• One Careful Owner!! 26 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Went to a Mazda Event on the weekend at Knockhill. Had a laugh driving RX-8s around the circuit and driving challenges in MX-5s. Biggest topic of conversation was the unlucky people who were going to end up with all those thrashed (clutch/brakes/tyres) 'Mazda demonstation model' cars.
• VW Passat 130 PD TDI 2002 7 May 2005 (Forum)
  Rear brake light needs replaced. Found a plastic cover at rear of light cluster with a Tab. Do I just pull it off? Also, where can I get a home maintenance manual (like Haynes) for my Passat?
• MOT for trailers 4 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  (This spurred by somebody suggesting that I might like to tow a particular trailer.) Why on earth is there no MOT for trailers? Large numbers are driven around (not by members of the BR) on ancient tyres with flattened edges, and rusted up brakes. What is there to suggest that it is appropriate
• New disks £27,000 8 May 2004 (Forum)
  New Porsche disks cost £27,000 and don\'t really work! {link temp removed. DD} The Porsche Ceramic Composite brake system fitted to 911 GT2s does not really work very well, the disks crack and cost £27,000 to replace.. Talk about overengineering.... madf
• Cars knowing why they crashed. 21 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  While at an IAM meeting yesterday, the guest speaker, a leading firefighter of 14 years experience said that the police are trying to persuade firemen not to cut the battery cables on crashed cars. Apparantly, they can tell if the car was braking and what speed amoungst other bits of info
• 95 Rover 414 steering 26 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Strange problem with my Rovers steering, I thought it sounded and felt like a loose power steering belt but noise happens most when I am braking and turning at the same time! Never experienced this on any other car that I have owned with a dodgy belt!
• Polo/Passat rear pads 28 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I know that a special tool is required to screw in and retract the pistons on the rear disc brakes of some VW Polo's/ Passat's etc. I'd be grateful if someone could tell me whether this tool (which costs about £50) is strictly necessary or is there a DIY method of screwing the pistons in?
• Omega Tramlining 3 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I have a 2000 X Omega Elite Estate (with 17" wheels and ultra low profile Michelins as supplied new) The car tramlines more than I would expect, particualrly noticeable under braking. Also follows motorway ruts. I suspect the tyres - has anyone experience of this?
• Inconsistent Sentencing? 4 May 2002 (Forum)
  Last week For 'stealing' abandoned golf balls 6 months prison This week Driving without a full licence No MOT No Number plate Faulty Lights Defective tyres Defective brakes + 3 other offences not detailed 9 in all Ran over and killed a 9 year old £200 and a year's
• New Mondeo Alloys 15 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I am certain this will have been discussed elsewhere, reference other cars but I need to ask anyway. When I wash my car it appears much easier to clean the brake dust off the front wheels than the rear. Is there a different grade of pad used on the rear?
• Focus tailgate / abs problem 29 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Has anyone had or heard of any problems with the tailgate opening by itself whilst braking to a halt, or when stationary? Also I have had the ABS operate twice recently whilst driving slowly in dry conditions. The car is a Focus 1.8 estate V reg.
• New Energy label for tyres 4 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  - a measurement of wet grip, to ensure manufacturers do not compromise on grip to acheive a get a good energy rating. The rating is based on wet braking in a straight line, carried out to a standard method on a controlled wet surface. Measurement is based on a standardised wet braking test. Industry
• Problematic '04 mondeo 18 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  mounts have been replaced Battery failed at 20k miles Serpantine belt and tensioner replaced Rear brake calipers locking on Hand brake cable failure Front and rear disks needing replacing after less than 30K (seems a bit soon!) Clutch failure clutch hydraulics failure Ingition barrell collapse
• Skoda Fabia Problems and Dealer Attitude 8 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  hi, bought a skoda fabia 1.4 comfort in august 2003. 51 reg, 12000 on the clock. after about 2 months the power steering failed. blamed ona faulty sensor, and fixed under warranty. after 3 months we found that after standing overnight the rear brakes bind, break free when reversing off
• K Reg Astra, Overheated, now what? 29 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  confused as had been topped up in the last month, and definately wasy beyond it's normal consumption. Also have no reason to suspect a leak. However, left the car for 20 mins anf topped up with Oil. Turned over and all was fine, no more smoke, temp fine, quite happy. Except, now the brake fluid
• Renault Kangoo - Central locking cycling 19 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  My Kangoo central locking has taken to cycling off and on in spaits even with ignition off and key out, it used only to do this when i was driving and applied the brakes. would anyone help me to locate a likely offending component to replace.? thanks, Mike.
• Tail lights. 22 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  There are loads of fancy tail lights around, led clusters and indicators that sort of creep along. My car has led indicators and they started playing up...£300 sir...luckily they are behaving at the moment. Saw a Mercedes this morning with blinding tail and brake led style arrangements
• Peugeot 207 - electrical fault 23 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  Can anyone help me. My wife's 207 as just started to have a mind of its own. The wipers and head lights are always on although they are turned off. The heater don't work. Oil light on and it's got a brake fault on the dash. Any ideas thanks in advance.