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• Ford Mondeo IV (2007 - ) - 09 2.0 Harsh on 18" alloys - advice on change to 13 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  might suffer a bit but I'm no boy racer so happy to compromise. Would this make a significant difference? Would the Titanium X be OK on smaller wheels (offset, brakes etc)? Should I get genuine Ford alloys? Should I sell the OE 18" wheels and tyres or keep for refitting when I change the car? Any
• NIP Received for Red Light offence. 10 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  knew it would be more dangerous to stop on a 40 road than to go through i was commited to carrying on. I completley dispute the fact that it was a red light. I was told by my instructor it is better to go through amber if you feel suddne braking would cause an accident and this is what i did
• Hands-free mobile phones are deadly 26 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  by the Transport Research Laboratory found slower reaction times for drivers using hands-free mobiles than for those who were above the legal drink drive limit. The tests included getting motorists to brake suddenly while driving at 70mph. Compared to the stopping distance of a driver in normal circumstances
• Speed limit reductions 12 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  50 mph it was time to slow down for the bend. On the roads around the Peak District that is fairly soon. There are many more cars on the road now and some of the drivers need to be told to slow down. OK, I?ve heard the arguments about braking and suspension systems being improved, but some
• Unlucky Cars 8 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Anyone believe in unlucky cars? Today I had an accident for the second time in m life and for the second time this year A man cut me up on a roundabout then stuck his brakes on, I just touched is back bumper but he and his passenger have whip lash injuries - luckily for me I have a witness
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - 05 2.0 Uneven tyre wear at the rear 7 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  months wear out of them if they weren't wearing unevenly - it's very annoying having to change a tyre when the outer edge gets to 2mm, when the inner edge is still around 5mm ! I'm having no other noticeable suspension or brake problems, so is it simply a case of getting the tracking/toe/camber etc
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 Problems 22 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  and pads New Drums and rear Brakes New Rear Wheel Bearings New Starter Motor Comlete wash out and fresh anti freeze solution Oil change with genuine ford oil and the problem still persists. have i missed something, should i be looking at getting at ecu reprogrammed, should i look at the battery
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 05 1.6 Front Suspension 19 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  have got both front springs replaced and i,m presuming / hoping that this is whats causing the strange creaking / rumbling noise. Other than this the car runs loveley, the steering / brakes are spot on. Anyone got any thoughts? Cheers
• Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 98 1.6 RT Sport - poor idle, loss of power etc 1 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  The car will run o.k from cold (most of the time) but then it will suddenly lose all power and is unable to idle and if I am driving at the time it will cut out as I slow down for junctions and then I lose the steering and brakes, which is quite scary! The only word I can think of to decribe
• Skoda Felicia (1995 - 2000) - 1999 1.3 intemitent starting problem 1 May 2009 (Forum)
  and turn the key ( start it in gear ) it starts and keep running, when it is running its a bit lumpy sounding and when i clutch and brake to come to a stop the revs drop to 500 from 750, sometimes thay drop to 400 and the car cut out but thats when the engines cold. the plugs are good and the ignition
• Audi 80 Mk II (1991-1995) - 91 2.0 Mk I or II? 23 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  a constant, whine/hum coming from under the car which is on even with the vehicle standing. Is this normal and something to do with the fuel system or brakes or something? Thanking you in advance.
• Dangerous advice in new car handbook 9 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  be moved front to back and back to front on the same side? are there going to be any folk misled and ending up with tyres pointing the wrong way? is the handling and braking really unsafe if these tyres are used pointing the wrong way? please don't ask me to test it anyway I've put the handbook away
• happy new year from oz 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  in front suddenly stopped causing us to brake sharply. A little spiky thing with a snout was the cause, an echydna, the only egg-laying mammal apart from the platypus. Haven't seen one of those, or a live kangaroo although there are dead ones at the roadside like foxes in England. Happy New Year. What's
• Subaru Impreza III (2008 -) - Tempted by this bargain ? 23 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  , Front Passenger, Side and Curtain airbags * ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution * Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control * HID Xenon headlamps with automatic levelling * Pop-up headlamp washers * Rear privacy glass * Cruise control with steering wheel control * Emergency Brake Assist * Colour coded
• Rover 200 (1995 - 1999) - 1997 1.4 MOT failed - some advice appreciated. 22 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  it should on all readings - ticking noise/misfire on cylinder 2 on tickover and popping exhaust - looks like it might be a burnt exhaust valve? 2) two front shock absorbers 3) two front tyres 4) track rod end 5) corroded brake pipes - most were done last year so cant be much - I think its where it goes
• FIAT Panda (2003 - ) - Panda ECO models 11 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  these changes and am not sure whether to stick with the standard model (132 CO2?). The dealer is understandably unhelpful. (1) will the grip/handling/ride/braking be affected in any way with the low resistance tyres (I don't think the Panda's levels of grip are especially high anyway)? (2) what happens
• well done lady texter! 22 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Imagine, A12 London bound, 65mph decent car lengths behind Green Jag' X type. Nothing in front of Jag' outside lane. Brake lights come on, I ease off and for some reason now down to 45mph in o/s lane. I pull to inside lane and draw along side Jag' to see blond lady, mid 30's driving, male as pax
• Nissan Patrol (1992 - ) - 96 4.2 disc skimming 17 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  This particular 1996 4.2 petrol / LPG Nissan Patrol Auto had grinding brakes . Garage took the rear wheels off and discovered deeply scored discs ( the fronts were replaced by a different garage about 8 months ago ). This vehicle is a 3rd car and does about 3000 miles annually . Can Back Roomers
• Austin (Rover) Mini (1972 - 2001) - 1991 1.3i Lights have gone out... 23 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi - hope someone can help. Have just bought a pre-owned 1991 Mini after 20 years without, and am rediscovering the joys of Mini electrics. Headlamps and instrument lights were working OK; I used the full beam switch, and (almost) all the lights died. Still working: brake lights, indicators
• Volkswagen Eos Coupe Cabrio (2006 - ) - 07 2.0 VW DSG am I wearing the clutch out ? 21 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  SWMBO has a generally excellect EOS with DSG that I worry about for two reasons. 1. Will the roof keep working .............. but that's not what I'm posting about. :-) 2. In stationary traffic I need to keep my foot on the brake to prevent creeping. I'm aware that the clutch is a "wet" one