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• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - good buy ? 22 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  , fuel filter, topped up steering fluid, mended brake light switch under foot brake. 2 owners full service history, 2 keys and plastic key with number on. handbook. cd/radio/tape/ everything works on it. 1st owner had for 3 years - up to 89K miles 2nd owner 4 years, up to 109K miles, all MOTs and tax
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 97 1.8 Engine stops when press clunch 3 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Hello I am driving Xantia 1.8i (petrol) 8V made on October 1997. I have strange problem that sometimes happen. Sometimes during driving (at normal engine's working temperature, approx 80C) my engine just shut off. It happens in the following situation: slowing down, pressing the brakes
• Volkswagen - Has anyone had VW "Goodwill" after water-damage? 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  drainage hole and the brake warning light is lit. My VW garage unblocked the plenum drainage hole and dried out car and are trying to charge me £690 for this. Having read around the issue on this site and others I?m now also concerned about the lit brake warning light (something that VW have so far done
• 8 speed gear box. Enough? Audi A4 5 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  the brakes it retained that gear and thus better engine braking. Other observations on the A4. Use of the heater A/C controls activated a Sat Nav sized screen so very easy to see. IIRC 20 speed fan for the interior displayed like a clock face on the screen. Similar display for temp Chin spoiler already
• Mercedes Benz SL W107 (1971 - 1989) - 1989 3 litre rear axle area knock. 14 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  into the car when parked and report nothing. The noise has become louder , although I Ist began to hear it about 2 years ago ( 6000 miles travelled in that time ). It does increase with speed travelled , but when I press the brakes , it disappears , for as long as the brakes are applied . It either
• Main Dealer Rip Off 22 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  We have a 2.5 year old Honda CRV which has been flawless until recently developing a severe shake on the front end/steering under heavy braking. Quite clearly the discs were warped. I phoned the Honda franchise, newly opened near me and asked the price for front discs & pads, fitted? Answer
• If I had a gun...... 29 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  ranged from 25 to 18 mph. Laugh when she brakes for minor bends in the road ! Gasp when she slows down for on coming traffic! Applaud the way she braked for the green traffic lights. Then shoot her when the pedestrian crossing changes from green 70 yards ahead, she's doing 25 mph and she just sails
• Brake Skid Marks 25 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  . This raises two questions: Firstly a high percentage of cars now have ABS. Is there any police method of calculating speed before application of brakes? Secondly there are so many factors that can determine the length of skid marks. Type of tyre, its pressure and temperature. Type, condition(ie how worn
• 8 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  I'm not the slightest bit interested in any argument from AA, RAC, IAM, Brake, ROSPA or anyone else. I'm right and I've proved it and anyone who ignores me could be the next to cause an unnecessary death. That's some chain you're yanking on! ;)
• Audi a3 diesel - Engine cus out immediately 16 May 2014 (Forum)
  Hi my names capy my Audi a3 has brake failure message and engine only runs for a second. Any ideas?
• Ford focus - Check motor mounts on manual transmission 5 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Hi Is there an equivalent test to 'put into drive, hold brake, press accelerator, watch engine' that can be used for cars with a manual gearbox Thanks
• Renault - Frightening incident ! 16 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  There was an incident involving a Renault car in France. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/9867845/Every-drivers-worst-nightmare-Frenchman-forced-to-drive-at-125mph-after-brake-failure.html Frightening, hey !    
• Peugeot 206 cutting out 11 May 2002 (Forum)
  Hi A colleague has an 18 month old 206 GTI (2.0) that seems to lose power (and brake servo assistance!) intermittently. Dealer is no use. Is this a known problem, is there a TSB? thanks
• 106 ?relay switch? 13 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  When I brake in my 106 the front lights/dash illuminate..Is this a relay switch problem,how do I find it /sort this out?or is it a garage job? cheers in advance for any advice
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  Am I the only one who is concerned about remapped cars? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I hear a lot about remapping, but two things concern me. Firstly, should there be some sort of register of remapped vehicles as at the moment there is...
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  Can I reject my new car because the touchscreen system keeps crashing? 23 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new New Ford Focus last September and almost immediately there were problems with the touchscreen and reversing camera. It displays warnings...
• BMW M3 - Bought used car, in need of undisclosed repairs 16 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  and discs (completely gone); and needed new front tyres (beyond legal limit). Aside from that I had to do a wheel alignment, replace sump plug, replace wipers and do a brake fluid service. The car still has a non-functional horn and warped front discs. After much negotion with the manager of the workshop I
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  Why is the ABS light on my 308 permanently on? 20 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with a 2009 (59 plate) Peugeot 308 1.6 diesel. The car drives fine but I now have a ABS brake fault. I have taken it to my mechanic who...
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  What are the servicing intervals for a motorhome? 29 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am to take delivery soon of a newly registered motorhome based on a Ford 2.2 diesel engine and chassis. It is an old model and is between one and two...
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  Buying extended warranty - which option is best? 11 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The 3-year standard warranty on my 2011 Ford Mondeo TDCi 163 Titanium X Estate is about to expire. Over the last three years I’ve covered 25,000 miles...