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  • Ideas for multiplex wiring 31 Jan 2004 (Forum)
    the door. It really annoys me when drivers keep their lights on while chatting to passengers as they drop them off. 3, How about brake lights that go off after so long stationary, or a warning buzzer to alert the driver that they are wrecking their brake discs? Anyone got any more ideas? Maybe we
  • Problem: 205 brake 12 Jun 2003 (Forum)
    1993 car, rear drums, fully fettled 400 miles ago at reputable independent garage. Recently returned after 10 days away, started car, wheel(s) stuck....
  • Ineffective Fiat Hanbrakes!!! 11 Nov 2002 (Forum)
    for a service and MOT right now. They phoned me to say that most of the components of the back brakes are seized and need to be replaced and quoted some extortionate sum. Obviously I'm not letting them touch it. I'm not convinced that they haven't invented this problem themselves. I was under the impression
  • Death on the roads 28 Sep 2002 (Forum)
    A14 (2 lane dual carriageway) North of Cambridge yesterday afternoon. Free flowing traffic at 70mph. Suddenly everything gets clogged up - HGVs frantically switching to the outside lane, brake lights on all over the place etc. Even though I was keeping a decent gap ahead I had to brake hard
  • Helpless Female Driver Astra Problem 25 Sep 2002 (Forum)
    A 'helpless female driver' friend of mine is borrowing a 1992 Astra 1.7d and reported that the brake and battery warning lights have come on. She has stopped using the car but doesn't have the manual so can't ascertain exactly what these lights might indicate. I have told her to check the brake
  • Ford Ka - disc wear 24 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    Why did the brake discs wear out before the pads on a 2009 Ka Zetec at 25000 miles
  • The Aprilia Enjoy 6 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    "Quality is evident in every aspect of the machine... The brakes are excellent, the front and rear suspension is superb....." see http://www.gizmag.co.uk/go/1285/
  • 10 Jul 2019 (Forum)
    A 77-year-old writes: "I have a VW Polo TDI manual and need an automatic due to left foot problems." And the inevitable advice: switch to left-foot braking. Aaaargh.
  • Daewoo Matiz - problem 2 Jun 2012 (Forum)
    it simply will not turn other deader than a dodo no click could it be starter motor or alternator or other also brakes are truly shocking  
  • fiesta 1.25 (2001) - clutch 21 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    can anyone help please,fiesta clutch pedal too high.can it be adjusted,to align with height of brake pedal
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class - New technologies 26 Jun 2016 (Forum)
    Are there any quality coupes or saloons that do not have automatic transmission and/ or electronic parking brake?
  • Indicators on the new Passat 9 Aug 2006 (Forum)
    The indicators on the new Passat are not "easily visible enough". The fronts seem too small, but the rears are really bad, especially in sunlight and if the brake lights are on. There.
  • Audi A3 FSI 2L Changing Bulbs 9 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    Does anyone know how to change the rear brake lights of the Audi A3 FSI?
  • Police V70T5's 8 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    I'm interested in finding out if Police forces in the UK modify their V70 T5's,ie suspension upgrades,engine and brake upgrades.
  • Golf Recall 4 Aug 2003 (Forum)
    What is the extent of the Golf recall that I received today concerning the brake vacuum pipe on the servo? Has anyone out there had faults with this leading to this recall?
  • Why is there noise coming from the front wheels of my Toyota Auris? 27 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2016 Toyota Auris 1.6-litre diesel that's done 18,200 miles. The car was purchased brand new in February and it had its first service in July....
  • Why didn't an Audi dealer spot dangerous problems with my 2006 A4? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2006 Audi A4. I have paid £670 to have a service and cambelt change. I suspected the car’s brakes were in need of some attention so was surprised...
  • Brake even point 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My wife purchased a Toyota Yaris T Sport in May 2002 and since then we seem to have had nothing but trouble with the front and rear discs and pads. We...
  • My automatic Polo does not creep forward when I come off the brakes, is there something wrong? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2015 automatic VW Polo TSI. I have noticed when I am stationary and in Drive that the car is not rolling forward like my old auto used too do....
  • What fuel economy should I expect from my petrol Volkswagen Golf? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I have just bought a Volkswagen Golf 1.5-litre petrol in exchange for my wonderful Golf TDI. I live in London otherwise I would not have sold such an excellent...
 

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