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• Recent posts update 29 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  and J22 Ripponden, heading west. On the bike in the 3rd lane leaving about 3 seconds gap by the lampposts. Brake lights start to come on in the line of traffic ahead so start to slow down. The car I am behind (Silver Vectra) no brake lights. Suddenly brake lights come on and it swerves violently
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  Do I need matching brands of pads and discs when replacing brakes? 1 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My Subaru Outback is in need of a braking overhaul. On their websites I can see pads and discs from Brembo, Pagid, and Delphi, but I can't find a supplier. ...
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  Why are EV servicing costs so high? 14 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Just had my 2019 Renault Zoe serviced. Taken aback to be told it needs a routine 12V battery change and brake fluid replacement. Battery is £140 and brake...
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  I bought a car 10 months ago that already needs the brake pads changed. Is this level of deterioration to be expected? 10 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought the above car from a main dealer on 15 August 2020. They stated that a service and MOT had been done and it was ready to go. The car had 24,994...
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  Our car battery went flat because we only do short journeys. Are all cars like this? 11 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Yesterday our Toyota C-HR would not start because the auxiliary battery was completely discharged. The breakdown service started the car and I took it...
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  Why can't we comment on reviews? 12 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Why cant we add comments to reviews? I don't own an Iveco Daily but drive one regularly and they're the opposite of the review, I think people should know...
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  Do I need these additives at my Mazda service? 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda3 1.6 diesel is due for its second annual service shortly and has done 7300 miles. The garage says that Mazda recommends a bacterial cleanse...
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  Reversal of misfortune 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read of a Volkswagen Golf automatic suddenly accelerating. I have an automatic Skoda Octavia and it is virtually impossible to reverse...
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  Are pattern parts worth the saving? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Once my 2007 Mazda 3 was out of warranty I switched my servicing to a local and more convenient lower cost multi-franchise garage. Looking into parts costs...
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  Does our 2-year-old Nissan Micra really need new wiper blades, new brake fluid and an air con service? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife purchased a year old Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta a year ago. It has just been in for service at the selling dealers, the main Nissan agent in this...
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  IAM what I am 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have successfully completed the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) driving course, which, considering that it is almost 40 yrs since I passed my driving...
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  Track pray 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend has generously bought me a full day's driving instruction with a racing driver at Oulton Park in my own car. It's a 2002 B MW M Coupe with...
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1997 1.3 Car is loosing oil, water and brake fluid 26 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  My Fiesta is playing up again. All year I have had brake light warning lights, each time my mechanic has found minor problems with the brakes and fixed them all including four new pads. I had it served in October and all was fine, no problems with oil burning at all. In Feb after 3500 miles since
• Getting dealer to fix faulty Mazda 20 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  in either too much loss of speed (felt like engine braking was coming into play even if I lifted off at 40 mph in 5th gear) or slight 'run on'. (2) brakes squealing when applied at low speed (eg when inching forward in a traffic queue. I hoped that the poor throttle response might be due to the car needing
• Hyundai i10 - Thoughts on a Hyundai 3 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  After five and a half years ownership my first MOT 'fail' As expected with i10's it was the rear discs and pads which after the fail, were replaced by me for 50 quid. Actually, five years isn't bad considering rear brakes are a weak item with these cars but my MGB has gone fifty years without
• Kwik-Fit Brakes, life g'tee? 8 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  Kwik-fit quoted me £56 for new pads for my Picasso, but said they are guaranteed for as long as I own the car, i.e. they will replace them for free when...
• Audi TT Roadster 1.8T 55 plate - Fault code advice 15 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  I bought some fault code software for my 55 plate mk 1 TT 150bhp as I have a dashboard fault light. It returns a Address 03 ABS brakes 1 fault found 01435 Brake Pressure sensor 1 (G201) 012 - Electrical Fault in circuit Anybody help me to understand what I
• VW Golf Mk 5 1.9 S TDI - Rear Brake Pads Wear Indicator/Warning 6 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  I am trying to order the rear pads for the above car, but I am not sure if the rear has wear indicator/warning feature. I know the front has when it was...
• Ford Mondeo Estate - mk4 Mondeo brake lights 8 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  My mk4 mondeo blows a tail/stop light really frequently. A bulb seems to last about 1 month only. I got a box of 10 oFF eBay for £2 and its a 2...
• Clio II RXE Auto - Does the ABS sensor affect Auto transmission drive 16 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Just fitted new front brakes and for some reason after lowering the car the Auto transmission will not drive in D or R...just clicks. If I roll the car back and fore in D it sometimes engages. When I give it light revs the speedo goes up! As I said all was fine before I