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• N?A - Most recently answered questions 5 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  I have been following these on the main page as they are frequently  more interesting than those on the forum. This one has been posted today and I am wondering how too much oil would affect the brakes or caused the car to over rev? A mechanic said he poured in three litres
• Ford Focus 1.6 2003 auto - How to know when your rear break shoes get low? 25 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  I have had the car since 2006 when it had less than 9000 miles on the clock. It now has 75000 miles and I do not remember ever having had the rear brake shoes replaced. I have been reading the owners manual and Haynes manual but there is no mention of a warning light when
• Any - Is copper brake pipe universal? 3 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Could probably get some in Taiwan but it'll be a lot easier to find here (they have it in Halfords for example), so I thought I might take some back,...
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  Is the 2003-2006 model of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good car? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is the 2003-2006 model of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good car?
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  How can I soften the ride in my V40? 18 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Our V40 has 19-inch wheels. What size do you recommend to soften the ride?
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  Window malfunction 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  All the windows of my 2009 Octavia estate open when the handbrake release is pressed.
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  Should I be waiting for a speeding fine? 31 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving in a 50mph limit but I was doing more. As I saw a police car I braked, but as I was braking the police officer flashed his headlights. He...
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  Fabia power steering light flashes 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Skoda Fabia 1.4 2000 model. The power steering warning light keeps coming on and we cannot locate the reservoir.
• Nissan Almera 1.5SE ((2005) - knocking noise at slow speeds 29 May 2012 (Forum)
  My 05 Almera developed the following problem after new discs - pads were 1/3 worn. After driving a few miles each day (enough for the car to warm up) it would make a knocking noise with each rotation of the wheel when  braking at lower speeds . This was looked
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  What's best for an auto box? 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am now driving with an automatic gear box - at traffic lights should I put the car in neutral, park or just leave it in drive with my foot on the brake? Hearing...
• landrover discovery 300tdi - electrical short 25 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  hi i'm quite new to this type of forum,so please bear with me re fault description the car is the first of the 300 series(may'94) the electrics are shorting out between the ignition & starter motor - resulting in the h/brake cable glowing red & smoke venting
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 00 1.4 What size bolt holds the brake calipers on? 14 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I am trying to change my discs on a peugeot 106 quicksilver T reg but cannot find the right size spanner etc to get the calipers off. Does anyone have...
• Nissan - 345K Nissans recalled - mainly Japan/Asia market 4 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Any BR with imported Nissan Serena / Elgrande mini vans / Maxima Nissan is recalling more than 345,000 vehicles in Japan and abroad due to faulty brakes and fuel gauges.Comp any spokesman Mitsuru Yonekawa said the recall affected a total of 345,306 vehicles. Nearly 92% of the recalled vehicles
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 2006,1600vvt , unable to find sidelight fuse 5 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hi problem with 2006 1.6 renault scenic- while checking contacts for rear brake-sidelight i shorted the connections, fuse has blown for sidelights (n\s) and i can`t find a fuse - the glovebox fuses are ok and the box under the bonnet next to the battery all seem to be BIG fuses. Does anyone know
• Audi A4 B6 (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.8 ABS warning light comes on randomly 14 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Hi guys For the last few weeks, the ABS light comes on seemingly randomly. It can happen after 100 yards or 100 miles of starting the ignition. There is no pattern or obvious reason. e.g. it does not happen while braking. The brakes and ABS system appear to work fine. Switching off
• Volkswagen Polo III (2000 - 2002) - 2001 1.0l 71,400 miles. EPC light is on 30 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, The EPC light has flashed up on my polo. I have done a bit of research but i want to be as sure as can be.. Yesterday, I noticed a brake light was out so i checked the other lights too but left them on accidentally, so i had to jump start the car because the battery was dead. This worked ok
• AWFUL lane discipline 5 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I had the journey from Hell on Sunday, going from Sheffield to Heathrow. The reason ? well there are 3 lanes on the motorways, but plenty of idiots do not move over to the left, so there is always 3 lanes going at 40-60 Mph, and as soon as someone brakes in any lane, everyone brakes and further
• Peugeot 406 HDi egr/wastegate valves 19 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  the brake pedal. It also chatters away to itself whilst driving but I'm not familiar with where the pipes go or how the braking circuit is involved. Is this likely to be the valve itself or bunged up pipes? Can't find much info on it so I guess it's not all that common a problem. Ta!
• Kia Shuma 2001 Hand Brake Cable 23 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Long time since I've been under a car - but needs must. Anyone have any idea how easy it is to adjust the handbrake cable on a 2001 Shuma Manual? Logic...
• BMW Servicing 22 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  microfilter. however also has a sign stating front brake pads at 9000 miles. Does this mean check them now or change them. There is no way it can need brake bads, discs and pads visible through wheels are like new. Pad warning light NOT on.BTW plugs good for 60,000 miles. Thanks