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• Honda Civic - Engine performance 16 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  My Civic handbook shows the engine performance in PS and Kw. I am familiar with the use of BHP (Brake Horse Power) and kW but what is PS. royl
• Ford Focus saloon - Fuse blowing 16 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Bizarre situation: When headlights are switched on, fuse for brake light blows.  It hardly seems believable, any ideas??????? Need sanity saver...........................................mw
• Pressure bleeder question 10 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  when using a pressure brake bleeder does it matter if the drain hose is not submerged in fluid? cant really see why it should be , but i've noticed to "how to's" say it should be
• Runnning new pads in. 17 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Do I need to run new brake pads in? What's the best way to do it? -- Parp, Parp! Note: All Toad posts come with an implied smiley.
• Renault Clio - Creaking noise when steering to park or drive out 12 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  pressure. Same goes when I do the opposite of that to take out the car from the driveway. The car comes with hill start assist, electronic hand brake and autohold as it is an automatic. Just wondering if the sound is normal as there is always some sort of braking action compounding with so much steering. I
• Can I roll down without a traditional hand brake? 15 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  I parked somewhere and a large van parked 5 inch next to the driver side door. I could not open the door, when I got back to my car.  The obvious...
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  Can a hybrid be modified? 13 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Can the 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid get a factory upgrade to improve top speed and performance or is it permanently limited?
• One wheel harder too turn than the other side 31 May 2021 (Forum)
  is the brake hose.    I have jacked it up and spun the wheel and it is definetely harder than the other side, however when the engine is on and I spin the wheel its easier? Could this be a brake hose problem, because when the engine is on the servo is releasing some pressure from
• MK4 Golf 130TDI - Brake Disc Rubbing on Calliper Bracket 24 May 2021 (Forum)
  Hi I have recently fitted new front pads and discs however, the back of the disc is rubbing against the calliper bracket. The disc looks identical...
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  Is there any point in servicing a low mileage car? 18 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My MoT is due next month and a year will have passed since its service. Due to Coronavirus and personal reasons, it has only done 965 miles. Is there any...
• Ford Focus Mk 2 - ESP light on dash 9 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  a OBD2 tester on it and it showed no fault codes or pending codes.One thing I have noticed recently is when I reverse down my sloping cul de sac street,when I brake there is a bit of a grinding noise from the rear wheel (not sure which one yet) but braking in forward makes no noise,I will check the shoes
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  Which space saver will fit my car? 25 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A3 with 225/45 R17 wheels. What size space saver can I use?
• Audi A6 2005 - New Duel mass and clutch kit fitted making noises 28 May 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all, I am wondering if anyone can help. I have put a new clutch in my Audi A6 while I was on I did the Duel mass flywheel and the clutch slave cylinder replaced the brake fluid (as it shares a tank with the clutch slave cylinder) and blead the brakes and the new slave cylinder. When the car
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  Where can I buy parts for a 1940s Morris? 7 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have found a Morris 8 Series E 1946 that has been locked away in a garage for 20+ years. Where can I buy parts i.e brake cables, fuel pump and a new...
• Lexus CT 200h - Auto Gearbox Best Practice 10 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Hi all, My first ever car with an auto gearbox is a 2015 Lexus CT200h. I’m after some best practice advice on the following subjects: ***Should I drop it into ‘N’ at the traffic lights or should I hold it in ‘D’ and keep the brakes on until the lights change to green? ***I’ve not been bothering
• Citroen C3 - Fix or sell 25 May 2018 (Forum)
  Hey,  Have just had a service at local dealer and been told I need new brake pads and disks, replacement rear bump stops and rear coil springs need replacing. Also differential seals and injector seals need replacing. MOT is due by the end of the month but I've been quoted approx
• Chrysler PT cruiser - AM I mad? 12 May 2018 (Forum)
  An elderly neighbour has decided to dispose of his PT Cruiser 2 litre auto.. No faults, needs front brakes doing . still got MOT...  Have another elderly friend who needs a cheapo car , so have given neighbour £200 for it, (it drives like a dream, tyres nearly new
• Any - No MOT For Cars Over 40 years Old? 17 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  I'm concerned about all classic, vintage and veteran cars coming on to the road without any kind of compulsory  safety inspection. I realise that modern emissions criteria and brake efficiency tests can't be applied to older vehicles. A major question is what construction and usage
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  How much does it cost to repair an ESP module? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've got an ESP light on the dashboard of my 2007 Volkswagen Golf TDI. Where can I get this repaired and what will it cost?
• 2009 Seat Ibiza - Caliper Pins loose and turning but not coming out 15 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Hello folks, I'm currently doing front brake pads on 09 Seat Ibiza with FSIII calipers. The caliper pins on one side were stuck and far too tight, eventually got them loose however they are now spinning without coming out.   The caliper pins are 7mm allen pins with a smooth