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• Damages to car standing around 22 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  New job about to start - car use will be minimal. Therefore car will be in garage untill weekend use. Anything to keep an eye out for? Its a 53 plate Diesel Vectra with 90k on the clock, someone told me about brakes corroding and electrical issues? Is it worth firing it up everyday to tick
• Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 00 1.4 Automatic stalls at traffic lights 23 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I drive a 2000 206 GLX Automatic, however it has developed a weird but intermitten problem, when I hit the brakes to slow down and stop at lights of in traffice the car stalls, it appears to be a fuel problem but the garage assure me they have checked and there is not a problem, this issue happens
• Tyre tread damage. 26 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Afternoon all, Well, just spent my morning removing, cleaning and reassembling the rear drum brakes on my car as squeeling was becoming an issue. However, when checking the tyres for damage - I have a very deep cut (about 1cm long) in the centre of the tread on one of them. So deep I can see
• Law relating to stopping not parking 18 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  What is the law relating to stopping (engine running) a car on a one track public road to open and shut a farmers gate that crosses the public road? We had a handbrake failure on a car that was stationary, engine running, in neutral (automatic car), hand brake fully applied on a hill, while
• Rover 600 (1993 - 1999) - 1994 2.0 handbrake failure 4 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  my car has just had a new mot three months ago and i had new brake pads fitted.i have not got any handbrake at all and the garage tells me i have to have new disc,s . i have also been told i can just ajust the handbrake cable.is this true as i am a one parent and money is tight HELP please
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 01 19hdi changing rear disc pads 2 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have had a look at brake pads on rear of this car and they are very low and need changing however and not sure if pistions in caliper wind back or lever back any info would be great. as I am going to do this job myself and the handbrake also operates on rear discs any thing particular
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 1998 1.2L - Front Disks and pads 8 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hello all I need to fit front disks and pads, how easy is it? My Dad will help me who last fitted them to a Ford Cortina. i also need to fit some new rear flexible brake hoses, is this easy enough to be done or is it worth paying £100 for some one else to do it. Any advice will be appreciated :D
• Citroen BX (1983 - 1993) - 90 XU9 Pressure release screw pressure regulator 7 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I have a MK2 BX hatch automatic 1990 XU9 engine, I need to locate the Pressure Release Screw to change the filter in the LHM res also to change the front brakes: The friendly specialist says it's supposed to be a 12mm nut style thing at the front of the Regulator and it's not!! Is this bolt/nut
• Ford Escort (1990 - 1992) - 1991 1.4 - welding prices? 18 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  hi room , what would one expect to pay for a bit of welding to be done, particularly i need a bit doing around the seat belt anchor points underneath for the MOT , the garage wants £160 to do a wheel bearing , 2 new brake discs , a new number plate and the welding , ive done all the jobs apart from
• Saw my first new Mondeo estate on the road today 11 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  What a good looking car. First time I've seen one in the flesh. Despite Ford's intention of trying to get it "up market", the one I saw today was a true workhorse already - ladders on the roof rail/rack, filthy paintwork, and alloys covered in brake dust. So maybe there is hope
• Reversing along an Mway - Death Wish? 2 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I drove up from Ashford this morning, Everything was running smoothly. All was well with the world... Then i hit the m25 heading down to the dartford tunnel. In the distance i could see brake lights and cars veering out of the way of.....A NUMPTY REVERSING UP THE INSIDE LANE BECAUSE HE`D MISSED
• Subaru - ABS Warning light coincidence 21 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Just had a new rear bumper fitted to my Subaru Outback, after a bump. I am told that the bumper was painted off the car and then fitted. My secretary collected the car. The ABS and Traction Control lights are illuminated permanently and the car seems to ABS brake when slowing from very low speed
• Renault Megane - 1997- electrical fault 6 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  hi, Can anybody possibly help please. about a months ago my girls megane indicators started playing up,working,then stopping intermittently. Now they work but as soon as you hit the brakes they stop !! She has admitted to "swopping a few fuses around" but i couldn't get to teh bottom
• S/H Mondeo MK3 1.8-what to watch for? 5 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I'm going to be buying a Mondeo 1.8 MK3 Zetec in the next couple of weeks, and wondered if anyone had any useful tips on what to look for.... it will probably be a 51-52 plate with about 80k miles on it. HJ lists corroded rear brake pipes where they pass over the fuel tank - how do you check
• 306 hdi consumption 19 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  are right, the airfilter is o.k and the brakes are not binding e.t.c. Should I check the egr valve? if so where is it and does it work all the time or only under certain conditions? Thank you
• cambelt & mpg question - Citroen xantia 18 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Im having a problem with the mpg of the car, it is around 4-5mpg less than would what be expected of the figures of this particular model- 1.8 16v. I tried all the usual stuff- emissions, brakes, CTS, full service, A garage has suggested it could be the cambelt which may be off a tooth, his
• Parts prices 14 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I've just brought a pair of "Brembo" vented brake disks for my Passat from GSF (OEM fitment) and they were £26.50 each including VAT. Why is it that if these were for a motorcycle (of which I have a couple) they would be upwards of £200 each, (maybe more)! I know the old chestnut "supply
• Overhead Gantry Signs are Distracting 20 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Is it me or does anyone else notice the ammount of drivers who slam there brakes on to look at an overhead warning signs on the M25 that helpfully say things like "Dont Drink & Drive" At peak times I have seen lots of rear end shunts around these signs especially if they are displaying a long
• Passat tiptronic and towing 7 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  worried that there may be problems in store from gearbox/brakes/engine. Any suggestions as to what I should look out for?
• Car Service- Comments please 16 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, My Mitsubishi Carisma Diesel has gone in for a service this morning and the lovely young man has called to say that the rear brake pads need changing. Is it me or does this seem odd for a 2 year old car that's only done 25K? I would have expected the fronts to go before the rear? Any comments