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  Honda CR-V issues 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 2005 Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol automatic. The car runs fine, but I have a couple of issues with the car: -It has automatic transmission,...
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  Why does the brake fluid need changing in my Peugeot 407 SW? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Peugeot 407 HDI 140 SW for four years and I thoroughly enjoy the car. Servicing has always been done by the excellent local Peugeot agent....
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  How can I clean brake dust off my wheels? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I clean my car every month but I have noticed that there has been a steady build up of some small hard spots of brake material on the wheels that is very...
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  Returning a garaged car to the road after a long time - is it worth the effort? 8 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW E30 325i - the car was in mint condition when placed in a garage in France 8 years ago. Occasionally started since. Never given a long run....
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  Give us a brake 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On the BBC2 programme 'How Safe Are Britain's Roads' they did a piece on an Automated Braking System that stopped/slowed the car when another vehicle or...
• Hyundai Accent - Car Buying Advice 2000 Hyundai Accent 22 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  :  Rear of main pipes. Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Rear x 2 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) Corroded Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) Nearside Front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) Offside Front brake
• Peugeot 107 - Knocking noise after changing brake pads and discs 18 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all, On Saturday  I changed the front brake discs and brake pads on my Peugeot 107. After I completed the job, I took it for a spin and it was all fine. I drove it on Sunday to the shop and again it was fine to drive. However, this morning as I took to the motorway, I
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  Why an electric parking brake? 26 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 56 reg Passat TDI 140. It's been a really good car for the four-plus years we have had it. Spending money on wear and tear is fine and the £1000...
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  Where can we have our BMW 1 Series' brake pressure sensor changed cheaply? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our BMW 1 Series has done 40,000 miles and the warning lights for brakes and DTC have come on. My local, excellent independent garage, B&D Specialist Cars,...
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  Where can I get a front brake wheel cylinder for a classic 1962 Mini? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My beloved Mini has just failed its MOT due to a seized front brake wheel cylinder. The part I need is a GWC101 (15/16ths bore dual piston front wheel...
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  Could pressing the wrong pedal have caused these old ladies to crash their automatic cars? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I know two elderly ladies who have each written off their nearly-new automatic cars due to lack of control. I am convinced that, in their cases, the problem...
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  Does the Volkswagen Passat suffer from corroded brake discs? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 2.0 Volkswagen Passat TDI that I have just taken for its second service with 24,000 miles on the clock. When I picked up my car, I was informed...
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  Why does Toyota's RAV4 appear to be prone to juddering under braking? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota RAV4 D4D registered in Sept 2007 and it has done 30,000 miles. On applying the brakes the steering wheel is juddering, which, according...
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  Out of order 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a friend who has ordered a new Prius for delivery at the beginning of March. They are concerned over the braking issue and are considering cancelling...
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - 05 loud squealing - steering or brakes ? 10 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  journey now, but still seems to be louder when steering to the left. I'd never associated the noise with the brakes before , but tonight it started making a similar noise when braking. Now I can tell at a glance the state of the pads on my Focus, but the pads on the Mazda are obscured by the rest
• Golf service 15 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I dropped my wife's 98 Golf Mk3 1.6 into a main dealer for an annual service and MOT. I have just received quite a nasty call. I had said that the clutch was feeling a bit vague. £590! Anything else, I ask. New front brakes £230 And? New ariel - £123 And? Noisy rear brakes. £68 to deglaze them
• Kia Sportage - Is faulty Electronic Parking Brake an MOT fail? 10 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  Our 69 plate Sportage has a faulty Electronic Parking Brake (it doesnt seem to engage and not does the light come on). We took it in around June and the dealer has told us it's fine to drive but the parts may take some time to arrive ( as of today they still don't know). We also haven't noticed
• Visually ensuring car will not roll 23 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  AND with electronic parking brake, how do you get the confidence that after you have left the car it won't start rolling accidentally? What happens with electronic parking brake if battery goes flat? Does it release the brake or keep it locked?  How do you even put to neutral in those cars
• Mazda CX5 - Brake Disc Cost 15 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  So my Mazda CX5 failed its MOT on the brake discs and said they needed replacing. I was quoted approx 330 for this (using official Mazda parts) - I said that I would prefer not to use Mazda parts and that would hopefully reduce the costs. Am I having my eyes ripped out here
• VW Golf TSI MK7 - Brake disc dirt protector 28 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  After hearing a rattling noise coming from my front wheel, I took the wheel off and found the metal plate that sits behind brake disc had come loose. I removed the part and even though some say that it’s not important, it has to be there for a reason I would assume. I have received several quotes