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• Ford Focus mystery 26 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  My 2001 2.0L Ford Focus has just been to the local Ford dealer for its 3 year service. The car has done 30,000 miles compared to 37,500 which is the expected mileage for this service. Every thing went fine until the service receptionist stated that the mechanic noticed the brakes were slightly
• New Mercedes E-Class problems... 7 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  . There are also problems emerging with the SBC electronic brake system; details are very thin so it is not possible to describe what the problem is. I have read in 'What Car?' of one reader who suffered several complete brake failures with his new E-Class; DaimlerChrysler replaced the vehicle but refused
• Citroen Xsara Brake Lights 2 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I bought a 52 Xsara from my local main dealer in Feb 03 thinking I would get a more reliable car than my aging Escort, how wrong could I be! The problem is the brake lights keep fusing! It's been in to the main dealer 5 times and they still can't fix it. The last time it spent a whole week in thier
• Astra 1.7 Dti 05/00 management light at 22 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  (Astra 1.7 16v DOHC Isuzu (Y17DT)engine May 2000) Here's a tip for new Astra drivers Got the car at 41K covered 3k without a hitch until i braked suddenly the other night. As i pulled off from stationary, the management light came on and stayed on.(had been driving for around 20 minutes
• HGV Trailer Brakes 18 May 2001 (Forum)
  There is a problem at the moment with people fitting cheap pattern unapproved connectors to trailer air lines. Usually the problem is that the length of the central pin is a little bit wrong, with the consequence that when the tractor unit connects up the trailer brakes don't work properly. Now I
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  Discrusted of Formby writes 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In June Liverpool Volkswagen (Derby Road, Liverpool) carried out what it described as a '2nd variable service' on my 4-year-old VW Golf. I was charged...
• Hometune Service? Good Value? 13 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Replace 6. Brake Fluid Level Check/Adjust Check/Adjust 7. Clutch Fluid Level/Clutch Cable Condition Check/Adjust Check/Adjust 8. Engine Coolant Level Check/Adjust Check/Adjust 9. Anti-Freeze Strength Check Check 10. Battery Fluid Level Check/Adjust Check/Adjust 11. Power Steering
• Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 30-09-2017 Part 2 3 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  I totally agree with HJ about 'left foot' braking in automatics. After a while LFB becomes second nature in all except an emergency braking. And while I agree with HJ about that woman and her witness who somehow convinced a jury (probably not one of them had driven an auto) when knocking down
• 15 plate Nissan QQ electronic hand brake 24 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  T minus 9 days and counting to arrival of the 15 Nissan Qashqai with the electronic handbrake, a system I am not familiar with. My research has left...
• Leyland daf road runner - info & help needed 11 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  I can't find any other site where I can ask for help with a 1988 road runner daf . New master cylinder fitted brakes still spongey I'm told the problem is needs new bleed nipples for the front brakes, is this an easy fix ? & expensive ?I'm no mechanic & don't know what I'm doing.Also
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  What needs doing at my Honda Jazz service? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 54 plate Jazz 1.4SE (65000miles) is due for a service - apart from the list in the book is there anything else I should have done?
• 03 1.9 tdi bora - brake pad noise 9 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  drivers side wheel bearing/disc/pads started to make a rattling sound, a friend changed the bearing and it seemed ok for a week and it came back, he fitted...
• Honda Jazz Automatic - Servicing and MOT 24 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Please advise on what I should be looking for at to be done for 54 plate jazz on its upcoming MOT and service.  It had new brake pads last year, new spark plugs in 2008 and brake/clutch fluid in 2007.  Is there anything else that is coming to the end of its life that should be renewed
• Ford Fiesta V reg 1.25 Zetec - Servicing and parts? 16 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  (and leads?) set of brake flexi-hoses for the brake pipes Would appreciate if someone could give an indication of what to shell out for the above, inclusive of parts & labour. Thanks      
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 2.0 Auto Box Problem 16 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I have Mondeo LX 5 door hatch 2001, 2ltr Auto I am having problems with the car locking in park. I was told it was the brake light switch so I had the brake light switch replaced 3 months ago and all has been well until today and now it?s started again. Has anyone had the same problem? Can anyone
• Mazda MX5 (1998-2005) - 99 1.8S Replacing rear brake discs and pads 3 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I'm thinking about replacing the above myself to save garage costs. I'd be happier working with the aid of a Workshop/Service manual but can't find one...
• KIA Sorento SUV (2003 - 2009) - 04 2.0 rear brake squeel & servicing? 27 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Im taking a look at this soon this is the diesel 54 plate not sure of the engine size yet but there is a squeel only in reverse from the o/s/r wheel? Im...
• Audi A6 + RS6 (1997 - 2004) - 98 2.8 Front brake pad replacement, help please. 13 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Can anyone please help with front pad replacement on my 10yr old Audi A6? [Haynes can't - no manual yet]. Where one expects to find the two bolts to...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Brake pads and discs costs 31 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  My front disks and came to the end of their working life and I had to make a few enquiries from a variety of sources as to the repair costs. The main...
• Honda Jazz/Fit (2001 - 2008) - 2006 1.4 noise from front brakes 13 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  hi first time member , hope you can help :honda jazz 1.4 manual 2006 ,when turning left or right there is a noise that sounds like the pads are catching...