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• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - '06 2.0 petrol ~ Water trickle on carpet 4 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  the drivers footwell area, down by the brake pedal. I suspect the heater matrix, but as the car is only 1 year old (10k) i would find that surprising. There are no leaves blocking the drains below the windscreen and the drain holes are clear. Any ideas what its likely to be please?
• Alfa Romeo 145/146 (1994 - 2000) - busted slave cylinder! 21 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  My son recently borrowed his sisters alfa 145 twin spark. When he returned he informed me the handbrake (also low fluid level)light had come on in the car. I suspected a burst flexible brake pipe......further investigation tho led to a leaking clutch slave cylinder. My question
• Driving in Cyprus - any experience? 14 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I'm going to Cyprus in next 2 weeks time. Like to hire a car there, but Lonely Planet and Rough Guides say that condition of hire cars there are "appalling". And recommends that you take the car for a spin and test the brakes before committing hire! This gave me a heart attack almost
• 1.6 Zetec S Focus Cambelt Problem!! 22 May 2007 (Forum)
  Hey Guys and Girls, Bit of a puzzler! I was braking hard up to some traffic lights on a 60Mph road when my engine died with a short grinding sound. The engine did not restart and i thought it sounded like a cambelt break. But when i took of the oil filler cap, i could see the inlet camshaft
• Honda Prelude ABS light 21 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  is out too comes on. I know that parts can be expensive so i don't want to commit myself to the car if it is going to cost me a fortune. The brakes seem fine etc but the car has been sitting for 2 month. It also has a new cat, front pipe and centre box. Any advice would be greatful.
• What max budget? Repairs to my Fiesta 3 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I am taking her in tomorrow for a service but I suspect the following may need doing:- 1) Curing a rattle from the camshaft area, as discussed on another thread oil change should help or fix this. 2) Brake pads 3) Valve clearances checked 4)Tappets adjusted 5) New oil, filter and plugs. How
• Honda Accord ABS (pump faulty?) 24 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  - but the abs pump seems to make a grinding / loud ticking noise for approx 30 seconds, then the light turns on again. Brakes otherwise fine (obviously ABS is not working). Am I right in thinking the pump iteself is faulty? If so, can any garage change a pump (if I find one from the scrap yard)?
• New car warranties. 20 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I have a 56 plate astra when i need it's first service vx want £156.00 to change the oil & filter and check the brakes etc, (no other parts fitted)!!! my question is : can i service the car myself and sign the service book using vx parts and keep all receipts? will the 3yr warranties still stand? i
• A sad day - Primera eGT RIP 5 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  that it was still on the road. It needed new brake pipes and a little welding to pass its MOT. I know you shouldn't get sentimental about old cars but I really did love that Primera and its engine was still like new even after 120k. Just feeling that a good car should still be around.
• X Reg Mondeo - Handbrake stuck on! 19 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, Got up this morning and drove to work as normal in the Mondeo, when I got out of the car at work I noticed a really bad burning smell and saw steam coming off the rear drivers side wheel, upon closer inspection I noticed that the brake disk had started to groove a little. A friend in work
• 106 1.1 hub problem 24 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  My sister has just bought her 1st car a 106 1.1 (Y reg) I did a service on it at the weekend and came to check over the brakes. I started to take of the wheel nuts and metal fillings followed. I think that the wheel nuts have been tightened on with an air gun and must have been cross threaded
• Brave or Stupid? 18 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I was in Cardiff yesterday and decided to come back overland to Manchester to have a bit of fun on the bends in the Legacy. Somewhere in MidWales this 1974 MGB GT in absolutely A1 nick decides to pull out of side road in front of me forcing me to brake and then takes off at full pelt. I
• seized caliper (Honda Accord Tourer) 1 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Have developed a noise from rear of car - on peering into look at the brakes have noticed one completely worn down whilst other looks new. Is this uneven wear likely to be due to a seized caliper and does anyone know if it's a big job to fix. I'd also be interested to know whether this is likely
• Replaced the Bandit 30 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  yesterday morning and loved the riding position, the engine, the noise, the ride quality, the screen, everything. It's even got a fuel gauge. Luxury. Despite the Bandit needing tyres, chain & sprockets and brakes, got a reasonable trade-in. Pick it up August 8th. Chuffed to bits. Texted no. 2 daughter
• Tailgated-Whose fault is this? 1 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Saw someone yesterday who was driving yesterday at 60ph(with her 18 year daughter) on an A road,in the middle lane when she was apparently aggressively tailgated by a young chappie driving a BMW. After touching the brakepedals lightly a few times to shake him off,slammed the brakes for a second
• 206 - Track control arm bushes ?? 30 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Approx. 15mths ago I changed my wifes 2001 206 1.1ltr lower track control arm, because the bushes had split. Which would have failed the MOT. They again need to be changed as I noticed they were split when renewing the Brake pads and the MOT is not due for another 6mths. They were supplied
• How can you tell ? 22 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  documentation to say the job had been done ? Or does he just trust their reputation ? The car drove well, but he has to return it so they can correct some brake judder. I'd be grateful for any thoughts. As I have limited mechanical knowledge, I always deal with local people with solid reputations to protect.
• ABS warning light, '92 Honda Accord 12 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  ABS warning light came on this morning, engine warm, just after i drove off. Followed the instructions to stop engine, switch on again. After a couple of hundred yards it came on again. I've checked the connections as best I can, fluid levels are ok and the brakes seem to be working normally
• Rover 214 ?accelerator cable problem 4 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  not appear to be pushed down any more than normal) as I could drive around the village using gear change only and braking. is this the cable sticking or some other fault and is it likly to cost me a fortune to get fixed, thanks guys Jim ps excuse the spelling, I have been up since 5.15this morning
• VW Van T3 - problem to front wheels 29 May 2006 (Forum)
  My VW Van T3 (1987 make) made recently a metallic squeaky noise in connection with a 'klong-klong' sound. This happened especially when turning right. But what puzzled me most was that one moment the brake pedal could be fully pushed without any resistance (and little breaking action), but would