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• Peugeot 406 Coupe 31 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I bought a 406 Coupe 3.0 V6 (99 plate)last week. On the whole I am very pleased with it but it does have one major problem, squeaky brakes. I have taken it back to the garage who have said that they have changed both the discs and the pads but the problem remains. Not knowing much about cars I am
• n reg nissan almera pulling to nearside 2 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hi hope someone can help me with a problem I have with an "N" reg nissan almera 1.4 lx.It continually pulls to the near side while driving,it brakes in a straight line. I have had the tracking laser checked and it is o/k.Both front tyres seem to be in good condition with no signs of uneven wear
• Long journey preparation tips 20 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  off? (eg, oil level (half full), screenwash, power steering and brake fluid, tire conditions etc) Would you recommend taking anything in particular in the car besides a blanket and coat? (Which I carry anyway.) All advice appreciated! David.
• I parked next to a Corvette Z06 today 2 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I?m not a huge Corvette fan but I must say it's pretty damn impressive when you see it in person. I love how they print ?405 Horsepower? in a flashy stainless steel logo on the sides lol! The air vents and bright red brake clamps look very cool. The funny thing was there was also a new Mustang
• Central Locking Prob - Rear door, Astra. 11 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  . Is there anything simple that I could do to solve this? I am not going to any garage/mechanic about it so soon after having the brake and reverse switches replaced. Thanks for any suggestions. HF
• Bust leg - will an auto help me? 5 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  is, will this help or not? I'm not convinced as I'd have to learn to brake safely with my left leg for there to be any advantage. Any advice out there? Thanks Baz
• Pug 306 strange noises 7 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I drive an L reg 306 1.4XR, its done about 90k miles. 2 days ago i noticed a kind of knocking/vibration noise, seeming to come from the left hand front side of the car. the noise increases in time with the speed of the wheels and is most noticable under engine braking; yet it continues to make
• grabbing autobox 24 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I have had a Scorpio for two years. It is RWD and has an electronically contolled autobox. All the gear changes happen when they should, but over the last year it has started to snatch at some changes. It only happens on light throttle, most often around 15mph/1000rpm when gently braking, or around
• VW Passat TDI clutch -advise 15 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  . The cars has 32,000 on it, I don't ride the clutch and always hold it on the brakes at junctions. There is absolutely no slippage once engaged. Any ideas what might cause this behaviour ? Thanks in anticipation.
• Turbo whine. 29 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, I have a 91 volvo 480 turbo. I got it a few weeks ago and it seemed ok then (Maybe l wasn't listening). Of late l have begun to notice a whine (like a short low braking squeak) when l am coming OFF the throttle after the turbo has kicked in. This happens around 3psi as the needle
• Honda Civic 1.0 SR - First impressions 9 May 2019 (Forum)
  that the 1.0 is a cam belt in oil with a 65k change interval.bNo issue to the fleets but a cost for those of us who run to higher miles. The electronic parking brake is not intuitive in manual mode. You can only apply and release it with the foot brake engaged. So setting off requires you to treat the driver
• Honda Jazz 2009 1.4L Manual - my MOT test results 8 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))     then the next report PASS   Repair as soon as possible (minor defects
• Honda Civic 2017 - Warning Lights Pinging on Startup 31 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  My car has developed a very frustrating intermittent fault. When I put the key in the ignition and switch it to the on position I regularly see the Deflation Warning Light flashing and then pinging followed by pings for the City Brake Assist (CTBA), the VSA, and the ABS. These warning lights
• Hyundai i40 Tourer - Car Noises at slow speed 6 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  Hi all, I’m after a bit of advice if you can, I have a Hyundai i40 Tourer, March 2015 plate, 75k on the clock, Just lately when driving at slow speeds I hear a squeaking sound, sounds a bit like the brakes do when they need replacing but it’s not when I’m braking it’s noticeable when moving off
• Hyundai i30 Crdi - Used car repairs 31 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Looking for some advice and opinions. End of November 2020 I brought a used Hyundai i30 from a car dealer (Not Hyundai) I only had the car 2 hours in my possession before the car was returned to the dealer, Rear brakes were binding and making a racket and had 2 TPMS warnings. I didn't see
• New Used car - Which one 24 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  be looking at to get all my toys and gadets in one car. The list of wants and wishes are below. I currently drive a Golf Match 2012 Blue Motion - so would like all the stuff that has plus...   Auto Shift Paddles Electric/auto parking brake Parking senors front and rear
• Vauxhall Corsa D - Fair price for in-family purchase 13 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  it was 20 months old. The gear box oil was changed then as a precaution. Its been reliable but needs a couple of dents knocked out (hit and run), he thinks the clutch is on the way out and front brake pads are likely to be needed soon. It had an insurance repair (bonnet,grill, light and front wing
• peugeot 306 hdi dt (99) - fuel problem, starting and running 4 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  . sometimes it stalls when braking coming up to roundabouts and when stationry or idlling, sometimes its fine. sometimes it kangaroos everywhere and sounds like its running on three cylinders. It seems worst when its wet or damp. Now it keeps going into limp mode and wont go above 2300rpm. If i disconnect
• Citroen C3 Picasso - Shunt dynamics - help needed 15 May 2015 (Forum)
  Any advice would be much appreciated as I am at my wits end. I am nearly 12 months into an isurance claim relating to a 3 car shunt on the motorway of which I was the middle car. The car in front of me braked suddenly, I managed to stop just a few feet from him and was hit from
• 2005 VW Polo 1.2 - Running Problems 11 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  I'm having a few minor running problems with my car - I recently had the fuel filter replaced and the brake fluid renewed (and bled properly)...I'm not sure if these issues are related but they've only come about since. Car has 150k on the clock and original clutch...mainly motorway miles