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• Rover 'knocking' noise 22 May 2003 (Forum)
  I haven't driven my car for a while (Rover 220sdi) and after jacking up the car and checking the front brakes, following a post yesterday, I took it for a spin. As soon as I pulled away there was a loud knocking noise coming from the rear of the car - this lasted a while but has now dissapeared
• Front discs 13 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Anyone know what causes front discs to rust? Just had to change my Peugeot 205 XLD front discs after an MOT failure due to rust. They were only two years old and I have done 15,000 miles on them. Perhaps I don't use the car enough or brake hard enough? Thanks.
• Jeep Recalls 2 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Anyone see/hear this article on the news this lunchtime? I just caught the end of it. Looked like problems with brake hubs shearing. Trouble is I couldn't make out whether it was just Cherokees or Grand Cherokees as well. Either way I'd better book my next service early if the garage is going
• Shock absorber replacement 16 May 2002 (Forum)
  My MK2 Golf GTI has failed MOT due to failure of near side front shock absorber (as well as near side rear brake caliper). Are shock absorbers best replaced in pairs, or would one be OK ? Oh, and the exhaust is knackered as well so it's gonna be pricey. Matthew Kelly No, not that one.
• New Punto bulb replacement 11 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Can any one advise me how to access the rear of the nearside light cluster to change a brake light bulb on the 5 door New Punto?. I can find one release nut at the top, but not one lower down. (On the offside I can find two nuts) Thanks John
• powetrain components 11 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  just a quick question: has anyone used powertrain brake discs, and if so, are they good, bad, or indifferent? is it worth paying slighty extra for a lucas disc? also mintex pads or powertain pads? it seems that several nationwide motor factors (partco, brown brothers, etc) sell them... any
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  A driver slammed on their brakes so I hit their car - how do I refute this fraudulent insurance claim? 3 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Two weeks ago I was driving, had just gotten off the freeway and was approaching a green light. As I did, the lady in front of me proceeded to slam on...
• Ford Focus TDCI Mark 2 - Ford Focus Steering wheel vibration 22 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  I am hoping someone can give me some idea of what to do, I feel like I have run out of options with this. I know it goes on a bit but please bear with me. Back in March 2008 it got to the point where the when braking there was a lot of noise from the back indicating
• Floods. 7 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  term. I have two land Rovers at present, one is ex-farm and 40yrs old the other 20yrs old and ex-off road enthusiast owned. Just doing the wheel bearings and brakes on both. The off-road trialling one is absolutely wrecked in every respect when you look at the drivetrain and brakes, far too much time
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  Should I keep and restore my Land Rover Discovery 2, or swap it for a Discovery 3 or 4? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for a LR Discovery derivative that will last me next 10 years with little bother, be able to tow caravan and easy to drive - autobox etc. Having...
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  My Emergency Brake Assist triggered for no reason. Should I have to pay £150 to have the issue investigated? 1 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2018 Nissan Qashqai (13,000 miles, out of warranty on 28 March 2021), recently set off the EBS warning light and warning chime when on a clear road...
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  Can I reject an approved used car because it was knowingly sold to me with unresolved MoT advisories? 20 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2015 Skoda Yeti under Skoda’s approved used scheme. I was not shown the MoT certificate or made aware of any issues before paying for the vehicle....
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  Unusual rear tyre wear on my Skoda Octavia - is this a fault? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0TDI CR 18 months ago. I'm very happy except that for the last 6000 miles or so there has been a steady increase...
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  11 year old car wearing out. 22 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Our main car, as above has just had its main annual service and I was advised to have additional work at the same time - replacing a faulty offside driveshaft...
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  Channel Ire land car 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am hoping you could help me with this problem I am having with my Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec automatic, which I purchased on 16th of April from a local dealer....
• I went rallying today ... 10 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  touched the brake pedal once on the first round, and I managed two full circuits before spinning off halfway round the third. Had a few wobbles along the 30-yard straight (the only straight bit) when I came out of the bend too hard, then later spun off at the same spot as before on the fourth lap, which
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  My clutch went flat to the floor and now all gears are hard to engage - what's the issue? 25 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving my 2005 Volkswagen Sharan today and the clutch pedal went flat to the floor, as if it lost pressure. It returned to half way up since then,...
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  Why is my Citroen Xsara making a knocking noise? 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Citroen Xsara 1,4 petrol is making a knocking noise. The noise only happens when the car is moving and appears to to be coming from the front when...
• Pug 306 to 307 - Car upgrade, have I made a mistake? 11 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  cheap wire which then corrodes. I managed to run a new wire that from the relay plug to the engine fusebox and since then the car has been a nice drive with just normal maintenance being needed. Then prior to the MOT in september the brake light wouldnt go off completely and again it was a dead wire
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  What is the best procedure for a passenger to follow if a driver falls unconscious at the wheel? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Driving down the M1 in our new Toyota Prius, my wife in the passenger seat asked what she should do if I dropped dead at the wheel. I can assure you that...