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• Vauxhall Astra - 2010 Astra SRi handbrake issues? 20 May 2013 (Forum)
  : http://www.rac.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?12851-Vauxhall-Astra-Handbrake-Problems ) and it appears that there is a significant problems with the handbrake system on these models. It appears that the brake struggles to hold on an incline - which is dangerous for obvious reasons! i have a small family
• 1.6 Petrol 2004 8P - Rattling Exhaust Like Noise Audi A3 8 May 2013 (Forum)
  the passenger window, and noticable to passer by's! Not convinced it is the exhaust. There are no obvious sign of problems with the brakes and the vehicle steering feels OK,  and the engine seems to run fine with no warning lights.  I'm thinking maybe a loose baffle? Or wheel bearing
• N/a - Autobox + aged drivers = hazard 10 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  to try and stop;  HJ always recommends left foot braking with automatics (I've always done so when I had autos). Would it not be a good idea for anyone selling an auto to someone accustomed to manuals to take time to emphasise this is the safe method?  
• Ford Fiesta 1.4 Titanium, 59 plate - Front discs and pads 9 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  reassembling brake mechanisms, rather than just giving them a "good welly".  Views on this appear to differ. :0) Cheers       Cheers.
• VW 1997 1.9 Polo - Diesel motor surging 12 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  - then surging and giving me so much power that i have to brake to maintain the speed limit. I can feel something just go klunk and the surge is unmistakable, lovely power but short lived.  My car is a non-turbo job, I have replaced both the air and the fuel filter recently
• Vauxhall Astra MK4 2001 - MAF Sensor Replaced. Still problems.. 10 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  junctions and when braking, the accelerator revs as if I pushed on the throttle, 2 or 3 times, then it calms down as i come to a stop at the junction. Weird stuff.. any suggestions? Ive checked the butterfly valve in the throttle body, its clean and runs smoothly. Maybe something the exhaust end
• Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI Quattro - Intermittent Electrics 29 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  to be sensitive to the instrument warning panel indicator, as I have noticed that if the windscreen top up fluid or brake pad warning signal (need replacing soon) appears, it provokes the condition above. Any ideas?
• Citroen DS - 1964 citroen DS, should I buy? Is it rare? 1 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  , needs headliner, probably brakes, don´t know about the rest.Thanks ahead for any help!Mike
• ford focus estate - replacing discs and pads 11 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  hi all. i had new discs and pads fitted 18 months ago by local mechanic who ive used for years. i had brake judder. this fixed my judder. he has just done interim service and advised that discs looked worn. theres a groove on one disc. i am a precision engineer by trade and would say
• Fiat Ducato X250 motorhome/ Alko chassis A class - overheating rear steel wheels 4 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  The handbrake is set exactly in accordance with Fiat's  manual and neither the disc brakes nor drum shoes are binding. With the rear jacked up and the handbrake fully "off" the wheels rotate reasonably freely , after some initial slight "stickiness". Yet after travelling 12 miles or so
• Ford Focus - Very odd goings on in my Focus 25 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  at the traffic lights and suddenly the interior light came on by itself. I managed to switch it to the fully off position. Then I noticed that the indicators had stopped working. Also noticed that the Brake Warning Light was on. Finally when I'd got home I tried to open the boot to let the dog out
• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift - Cam Belt 29 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  is telling me that a number of things could have caused the belt to brake and something could have seezed, it will cost over £480 to put right. I know i am over 12 months which is what i would expect a warranty to cover but i have only done about 10k miles in it. Is it just bad luck or do
• Vauxhall Vectra B I.8 2003 - Cruise Control System 1 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  and stopped the vent fan working. I have repaired this. I can find no reference the cruise control system in the Haynes workshop manual. It has been suggested that the problem is a weak return spring with the clutch/brake pedal unit not returning to its full position. I have checked the pedals and all seems
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1996 1.25 auto - Stalling problem 2 May 2011 (Forum)
  I have just purchased a second hand N reg 1996 Fiesta Zetec 1.25 LX Automatic. I have only been driving it a few days but it has stalled 3 times. It stalls after turning the engine on and trying to put it into drive. The way I have to press the brake in to put the car into drive is very different
• Ford Mondeo Mk4 - Clutch Slip? 1 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  pulling away, even on a hill start. Also, in cruise control, when RES is used to return to the selected speed after braking, the engine begins to accelerate and then the the cruise control cuts out back into standby mode, as if the clutch had been depressed. As I have a driving style that is light
• Ford Focus Zetec - Clutch pedal plastic eyelet broke?! 16 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Hi again. I am am loads of trouble with my 2002 ford focus just lately, probably because I mentioned selling it, she has now cost me nearly £500 since January!! Anyway, after just having had my brake caliper un seized today, the lad who does the repair work on the car for me has
• BMW X3 - Multiple problems 27 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  : 4x4, ABS, Brake system, Tyre pressure, Air bag; in addition, the speedometer and cruise control do not work and the mileage remaining from the current fuel tank contents moves erratically.   They have quoted me£1.500 for diagnostic work
• Datsun Bluebird 910 (1983) - Recommission of car 11 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  that must be done so as to get it back into occasional but reliable use?  I presume change of all the oils & fluids, probably brake pipes, tyres, hoses etc.  Any tips?    
• BMW320i M Sport - Winter Tyres on a BMW - wow wow wow! 3 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  . I then tried our FWD Golf on summer tyres on the same circuit and it wouldn't go up the hill (had to reverse off that).  The braking on the winter tyres is excellent compared to the summer tyres. I am now going to purchase a set for our Polo which will shortly replace the Golf
• Audi A4 2.0TDIe - Stop start System 25 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  for a speed bump. She had the clutch depressed whilst braking and took her foot of the clutch at approx 5mph and pressed the accelarator (In 2nd Gear). At this point the engine cut out and she lost all asistance to the steering. After a second the engine fired again and all was restored. This was alittle