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• Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV - Just bought car from approved dealer 10 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Hi new to forum,  I just Brought a. Mitsubishi outlander 2018 with 5000milwa on clock from approved dealer.  Wife notices grinding on brakes.  I looked underneath and found this http://imgur.com/gallery/kr2ATFv I sign and collected car 5 days ago
• Fiat 500 - Going to view a car tomorrow 21 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Hey all, I'm going to view a Fiat 500 tomorrow, 2013 with 36000 on the clock, apart from obvious checks as tyres, fluid, test drive, brakes etc is there anything else I should look out for and ask about?  The guy is putting a new MOT on it tomorrow morning.  If all
• Toyota Auris - Buying used car, got MOT advisories. 5 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  Hey, Looking for advice on what the costs of fixing these parts would be, as theres a car I love but these are down as advisories on the MOT history. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush
• any - road salting, corrosion to come 27 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  or other rust prevention measures, and will you get someone to strip clean and lube the brakes properly before the caliper makers have to up production in order to supply enough to replace the seizures.
• Ford Ka - Rusted Ford Ka - scrap or sell? 12 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  2005 Ford Ka. Took it for a service and the garage said save your money - the sills are rusted so much that a screwdriver goes straight through it. Also some corrosion to the brake pipes. MOT due in 2 months - will not pass in current state. I've already bought a replacement, and now
• Lorry Fires 22 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  , and it always seems to be lorries: never cars or vans. Why is that: is it just that there's more power available and therefore more heat when a brake sticks or a bearing fails? Or is it something to do with trucker's lifestyles like custom electrical modifications?  
• Volkswagen Jetta (2006 - ) - Help with snow chains. 15 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  /braking components. Does anyone know of a chain system that will fit my car? I will ask at my VW dealer on Monday when it goes in for a service.
• Renault Megane 3 door 2004 - problem with steering 21 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  when turning left only theres a knocking sound coming from the offside front underside of the car. this knocking sound is more prevelant when turning more sharply left and does not happen on wider left turns. this sound also occurs sometimes when braking,althought not as bad
• Ford Galaxy 2.0TDI 2010 - Galaxy 2010 - ECU problems caused by speedo? 27 May 2015 (Forum)
  Had engine malfunction warning popping up for a month or two now. No other effects - car running fine. Got round to getting the codes read. Lots of spurious ones apparently. 29. Things like brake light bulb and ABS - nothing wrong with either. MEchanic says known problem
• fiat Cabriolet - Convertible top 25 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  fluid it is? I've run across A T F- Brake fluid and Power Steering. Obviously want to get it right first time to top up with out problems.    Thanks  Peter
• tToyota Yaris 1.0 1999 - alloy wheel refurb 27 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Hello, we decided to do a DIY job on the alloys , etch primer, primer, siver alloy and lacquer, all went well but the car having disc brakes at the front picks up a hell of a lot of muck and has been nigh impossible to remove. Does anyone have any ideas as to how this may have happened
• Ford Focus 1.8 petrol 2004 - New battery and now battery light coming on 6 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I have had a new battery fitted and since then when braking sometimes the battery warning light comes on and it feels like the car might stall. Has anyone any idea why this might be? Had no problem before new battery fitted. Could it be poorly fitted or might it have triggered some other
• ford mondeo 2.0tdci 130bhp 2003 - engine revving to 1500rpm on idling then dropping 18 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  press the brake or clutch it. it is basically very dangerous for driving around but i have nothing else. any help would be gratefully appreciated.
• Volvo V60 - 'Flybrid' KERS - alternative to electric hybrid? 7 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  deceleration / braking, then can be engaged when accelerating depending on the driving mode selected. http://cars.uk.msn.com/reviews/volvo-s60-flywheel-kers-review-2013-prototype
• any - Driving Snow Covered Cars 2 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Just been out to town. There's loads of folks driving about with snow covered cars. Fools! A woman was killed in the last snows when she braked and the snow on her roof slid off over the screen
• Fore Fiesta 2006 MK5 - ABS/Handbrake Light perm on & speedo not working 27 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  that this is a common problem with Fords. I checked the brake fluid straight away and it is full. Would welcome some advice please.
• Vectra 2.5L: V6 1999 - Vectra 2.5L V6 Traction Control Problem 27 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  I've been having this unusual problem with the Vectra. Traction Control is engaged under these conditions: 1. when gear shifts to R, 2. when braking hard 3., when cruising. These TC problem does not happen when car is cold but only when normal engine temp 90 degrees celcius is reached
• VW Golf - eBrakes/Autohold and hill starts. 17 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  The new VW Golf like the Audi A3 sportback are now fitting these devices to free up space on the centre console (never heard such nonsense). However does anyone have experience of these, particularly the AutoHold function, where pressure is maintained in the brake sytem until such time as you
• Jeep Cherokee - Jeep Cherokee 2.5crd ltd timing belt or chain? 4 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Does my 2002 jeep Cherokee 2.5 crd have a timing belt or chain? If belt when should this be replaced? Car has just hit 60k miles. I have also noted a squeaking sound coming from the right hand wheel when turning at slow speeds ~20 mph. Local garage have looked at brakes, no problems at all
• Picasso xsara - Stop switch 21 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, both brake lights are out, no blown bulbs or fuses, after looking online last night I checked the stop switch this morning but from looking at it it seems to be working fine? The button goes in and out freely and it's connected properly. I have no idea about cars, need it pretty much everyday