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• Peugeot 107 2005-2014 - Switching off ABS in snow 14 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Mine has winter tyres but compared to a similar class of car that I used in snow a few years ago I don't like its braking.  This is due to ABS, which prevents me locking up the wheels and letting the tyres collect snow to brake it - when that technique is appropriate.  Is it possible
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  Any ideas on how water is getting into the boot of a fairly new Citroen C1? 29 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Any ideas on how water is getting into the boot of a fairly new Citroen C1?
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  What service does my Nissan X-Trail need? 7 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My father has acquired a 2004 Nissan X-Trail. The service history only shows basic oil/filter changes for the past three years and there is no paperwork...
• Vauxhall Zafira A - Rear left light & left Brake light not working 28 May 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I have Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 2007 petrol. I have faced the issue from few days the Rear left back light and rear left break light is not working....
• BMW X1 - Unfair MoT Failure? 1 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  My X1 failed its MoT because a simple clip that attaches to the brake caliper of a rear wheel was missing. So I'll now have to pay for a retest as well as the clip. I'd be ok with this except that I must have been driving around for ages without this clip, an item even the BMW spares department
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  Renault Trafic warning light 10 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  A few days the ABS lights flashed continuously on my 2006 Renault Trafic. Any idea what this means?
• 1986 Daihatsu Skywing - "Missing" rear brake nipple? 12 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I only seem to have a bleed nipple on the RHS rear wheel. I'm assuming this is unusual, but I havn't bled many cars (and those a long time ago) so...
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  Fitting smaller wheels - who is right? 1 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to fit 16" wheels in place of 18". My local dealer says 16" OK with 205/55/16 tyres. SKODA say don't go below 17"( something to do with calipers)....
• Audi A4 B6 Avant 1.9TDi 100 - 'Bitey' Brake Pads - Any Recommendations 19 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Looking to replace the front pads on my A4. I have been disappointed with the performance of the Ferodo SL's I fitted at the last disc change (Bremo)....
• peugeot 406 - clutch master cylinder 15 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  from front. Do you remove servo, brake m/cyl and actuating rod? The plastic rod extension inside the footwell broke. I wonder if I get this fixed there may be a fault inside the bellhousing, which caused the mechanism to brake when I tried to push down against BIG resistance
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  Why is the ESP light coming on my Golf? 4 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The ESP and ABS lights are illuminated on my Volkswagen Golf. Will this stop it passing the MoT? I've taken it to my local dealer and they've quoted me...
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  Jerky i30 diesel 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Any one else finding that the Hyundai i30 1.4 diesel on cruise control is really "jerky" on downhill sections, almost as though it´s using the brakes now...
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  Is it legal to do this? 15 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am taking my MX-5 latest model on holiday and want to increase luggage space by using a boot bag. http://www.boot-bag.com/new_page_6.htm This will...
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  My Ford Fiesta doesn't have matching tyres 18 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Five weeks ago I bought a used 2005 Fiesta from a Ford Dealer. I have just noticed that one of the rear tyres is rated for winter, and the others all summer....
• Vw polo - Urgent assistance reqd, VW polo over adjusting sho 4 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Hi guys , I have a customers car here, I have replaced a n/s wheel cylinder so obviously throwing a set of shoes on too due to contamination, Problem. Fitted shoes, ran hbrake cable back, fitted drum, pressed brake to adjust and it is over adjusting (drum won't turn) line up stud hole and raise
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  Unexplained knocking on a Fiesta 25 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Every time I turn to the left around a bend I get this loud knocking noise from the rear passenger side. I have replaced a spring, rear axle bushes, rear...
• any - Not allowed to name and shame 23 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  ? Told me i needed new tyres, (not necessary) and new brake pads all round) (another Garage near by told my husband tyres and brakes all ok!) when i complained about the oil on my drive and took the car back they said it was due to a small hole!!! Is it because ima woman?  have written a stinking
• vauxhall vectra c 1.9 cdti sri 2004 - knocking noise from rear?? 13 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all,ive started to get a continuos knocking noise the faster you go the quicker it gets from the rear of my vectra c its coming from the passenger side,when you hit the brake it goes then when you excellerate again it comes back its been like it for a couple of months now,any ideas
• Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi - Stalls on cold days 4 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I've got a 03 plate 1.4 TDCi fiesta which stalls within the first half mile or so on cold days. I turn the key to position 2, wait 10 secs and dont see any glow plug indicator light, start the engine (no probs), then pull up the the end of the road, press the brake, then take my foot off
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  Idle speed 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  When I start up the car the idle speed is high, around about 1300 rpm. Also, when I go around a corner in 2nd gear if I slightly press the brake the...