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ABS warning light 16 Jan 2003 (Forum)
Dear users, The warning light on my S-Reg 21,000 miles Daewoo Lanos has just come on today. The brake fluid is fine -no apparent leak- and was replaced 5 months ago by dealer, although it had not been done before judging by the service guide (when the same guide says it should be done every 2 years -
can you stall an auto? 3 Sep 2002 (Forum)
Just curious on this one, is it possible to stall an automatic? I suppose not, as the torque convertor takes up the role of an automatic clutch. I ask this because several times I have forgotten to release the parking brake and drove off, I wonder if it really works! I did read in the manual -
Who\'s fault? (Motor Accident) 7 Jun 2002 (Forum)
My Dad was driving along when a car with trailer pulled out of a garage turning from the right onto the road in front of him. Dad had two choices-he would have had to brake sharply or he could overtake smoothly. He chose to overtake the car but whilst overtaking, the car decided to pull back -
Rover 416 Tourer (1995) 25 Apr 2002 (Forum)
Has anyone out there experienced noisy front brakes on the above model. The vehicle in question has vented discs but does not have A.B.S The noise can only be described as a metallic graunching/rubbing noise when braking gently after the car has been used for about half an hour. The pads and discs -
Which new car should I buy that has a proper handbrake? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at replacing my 2009 Renault Scenic III 1.4 TCE Expression. I very much like its engine so I would be looking for a motor with a comparable... -
Renault Kadjar fault - does the dealership have to fix it? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have had my Renault Kadjar for less than two months and it has been in the garage twice. This time the engine management light has come on and it's saying... -
DSG - do I put it in neutral when stopped at traffic lights? 14 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a SEAT Ateca 1.5 petrol DSG 2021 model. Do you have to take out of drive and put it into neutral or park when stood at lights, or heavy traffic,... -
Will the long term maintenance on hybrid and/or electric cars have a higher repair cost compared to current petrol or diesel cars? 28 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
Will the long term maintenance on hybrid and/or electric cars have a higher repair cost compared to current petrol or diesel cars due to the different... -
I have a flashing glow plug warning light on my car - what does this mean and is it okay to drive? 7 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a flashing glow lamp warning light on my Skoda Fabia. What does this mean and is it okay to drive? -
Peugeot 207 1.6 automatic, Petrol, 2009 - Fuel Consumption and ABS error 15 Sep 2017 (Forum)
Hi John, I dont mean to bother but, since theres a channel of communication i thought i might give it a try ;) Ive bought a Peugeot 207 1.6 automatic, Petrol, 2009 last year, and at start, car was a dream. With 1-2 months of use, i had to replace brake discs -
Why is my Volkswagen Passat juddering when I start it? 24 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC automatic diesel. It's started to judder when I start it. Any ideas what it could be? It's driving me mad. -
Clutch failure for a Renualt Megane 1.6 petrol - need some help... 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I got to the robot and stopped as it was red then when it finally open then I heard a bang from the front and my clutch was not there. It was just soft... -
Is the hand car wash damaging my alloys? 3 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have had my car hand washed five times at a one of the local sites. I have been complemented on the finish but having recently had to removed a wheel,... -
Citroen Xsara Picasso - Steering wheel wobble 12 Mar 2015 (Forum)
inspection that it needed new brake pads and discs and a new track rod end which was loose ... it was probably the play in this causing the problem. With a new tyre, new track rod end and pair of brakes costing £400 I set off, only to find that the wobble was still there - not now snatching -
Why do drivers pull out from slip roads regardless of traffic? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
People appear to think they have the right to join a trunk road or motorway from a slip road by just putting on their indicator and pulling out into the... -
Should the brake discs on my Nissan Qashqai have corroded at just 11,500 miles? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a two-year old Nissan Qashqai, 11,500 miles, which was serviced today at a Nissan dealer. The garage say that the front discs need replacing as... -
Kawasaki zx6r G2 2000 - Led indicators 1 Nov 2013 (Forum)
resiters/relays to slow the flash speed down,so anyway the old unit had 3 wires earth,brake and tail light and there are the indicators left/right wires live and earth eather side,the new unit has got 5 wires earth, brake,tail light and 2 indicators so i wired earth,brake and tail light but i put all -
Do you foresee any problem adapting to the automatic gearbox of a Verso Multidrive S? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having owned a 2003 Toyota Verso Spirit for seven years, we are looking to sell it. We have had seven years of trouble-free motoring, therefore our intention... -
ABS failure - and why I'm hoping it won't also be an MoT failure 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Jaguar XK8 has a disable ABS button. The manual says it is okay to drive without ABS. In particular if ABS fails. As this warning appears even if ABS... -
What's the best way to use indicators when preparing to turn? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
What is the perceived wisdom in respect of using one's direction indicators? On roundabouts, the left-hand signal is often given one exit too early and,...
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