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• New driver - car handling 10 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  In the early hours last night our son got a call from a friend (18) who had gone into a ditch near us. He said he was not going that fast (???) and the brakes didn't seem to work. It was on a left turn - he went straight on. Fortunately the ditches had recently been dug out and mud piled
• ABS light on/off volvo 850 M plate 14 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  & gone for the Italian Tune Up. Done about 200 miles on it. Sure ain't a T5, but pleasant enough. Yesterday, after about 15 miles & over 50 mph the ABS light suddenly lit up. Hmmm. Check behind & apply brake progressively. Sure enough,lock up. Get to destination, park up & return some 15 mins later
• Uninformative Owner's Manuals 22 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  is glossed over in 3 pages (which can be summarised as "leave it switched on". I guess they are covering the user operation (fair enough) and product liability angles, but I really would like some more info - on VSA for example, which wheels are braked and under what circumstances (it says not all
• What happened? 3 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Talking of the C reg Nissan Silvia 1.8 turbo auto, which I was on another thread, I wonder if anyone has an explanation for this. Cruising down the motorway at roughly 80 in reasonably light traffic. In outside lane, plenty of room to the car in front. BMW in front brakes hard for no apparent
• which pads and discs for pug 306? 8 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hi I need new front discs and pads all round on my 98 306 xsi (2.0 16v). I would like my braking performance to be better so what would anyone suggest I get? I drive normally - that is to say no track days, no particularly frequent late braking - just normal road use. Disc-wise I will go
• the law not braking!! 10 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  afternoon folks! here's a snippet from last nights local paper, a police officer escaped punishment despite admitting smashing into another car, when...
• This month's 'Star Letter' 16 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  .....looking out for the M1. In the distance I could see what appeared to be a lorry travelling with barely visible hazard warning lights. My speed was 70mph. I then noticed that the lorry appeared to be slowing dramatically although it showed no brake lights. It was stationary ! I had no time to brake. I
• Baggy Corsas and FSH 9 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  every seal and gasket (blocked crankcase breather, or worn rings?), the front brake discs were badly scored, the brake pedal went almost to the floor, the throttle cable was almost seized, and the gearchange linkage was so worn that I never did find fifth. Also one tyre was down to the legal limit
• hybrids 16 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  Interested in Volvo XC40 20/22 plate Some mention 'mild hybrid' non plug in which generates lecky through braking. Dont want a pure EV - long in tooth and feel uncomfortable from pure ICE as these extras surely add more to problems of servicing etc. Should I be worried
• Hyundai Veloster - mot 6 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  Hi all,have not posted on here for ages so just a update on my veloster which is now 9 years old and 90k miles.just failed the mot on a wheel bearing and track rod end ball jiont..first  expense apart from  tyres and brakes  in the 9 years.although  had 2 keys replaced under
• BMW 2 Series Active Tourer - 2 litre Auto 2019 21 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  Considering the above vehicle which is low mileage. Anything that I should be aware of? How smooth is the auto and what is the cruise control like with brake function. I have adaptive cruise at the moment in my current vehicle. What are the servicing costs? Thank you
• Audi A4 B6 - Broken wire in harness feeding boot lock 21 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  My indie repaired \ cable brake which feeds the boot lock latch mechanism. He is very busy at the moment so cant get the car in to him. He said the break was in the wires that bend in the rubber boot. Any idea how to repair the break ?  
• Rear Lights - Was it a Toyota Prius.??? 8 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Driving on the A12 last night returning home and this "thing" in front of me with two "lightning flashes" for rear lights..  2 feet long, vertical..... blinding and choose your adjective. At least the whole thing didn't light up brighter when he braked. I slowed down and let
• Audi Coupe - Audi Coupe 2.3E.... advice 20 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Seen a high mileage(235k) H reg 2.3E coupe for sale..all essentials(brakes, discs, cambelt, water pump etc replace in last 20k miles Its only going for £800 ono I'll only be doing around 3k miles a year so..any advice good or bad ?  
• I missed a - Cyclist 9 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  brakes are not working"   Answers on a postcard...
• Electronic Handbrakes - advice please. 12 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  with the lever handbrake without recourse to foot brake. dvd
• Kwik-Fit - Servicing 8 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  For all the detractors Major service inc brake stripdown/clean, wheel balancing included foc, air filter/oil filter longlife spark plugs, fuchs oil and everything checked for a very reasonable £124 booked online. I have known the manager since he worked in another local fast fit
• Daewoo Kalos - rear drum adjustment, handbrake adjustment, eml 11 May 2014 (Forum)
  how do you adjust the rear drum brakes as nearside is just binding also how do you adjust the handbrake in case that is overly done? engine management light has just come on yesterday car appears ok though can anyone please help?
• any - MOT Madness 22 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  A walking acquantance was telling another walker about the MOT failure of their car. Seemed miffed that it cost them £693 to pass. Earwigging I found out that it needed 3 new tyres , all the brake linings front and rear replacing and a coil spring renewed. The kind gran
• Peugeot 307s 1.6 Reg.55 - Rear wheel bearing 28 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  I have been told that there may be two different types of rear wheel bearing for my car. Is this the case? Do I need to buy the brake disk as well or just the bearing, and does it come with the hub or just bearing that has to be pressed into the hub? Regards Pete