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• Transit 95, Diesel 2.5 (76PS) - Wobbly break pedal 28 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Hiya, I'm looking at getting a transit van and the chap said: "it has a wobble on the brake pedal so im guessing needs disks or drums common fault on transit aparently" Anyone know of the common faults and what this may be? Thanks for your help F  
• TVR Chim - Jacking under the hub OK 2 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  I need to do some work on the brakes. Rather than jack up the whole car I was thinking of putting the trolley jack under the wheel hub and jacking that just to get the wheel of the ground. Is this OK to do or could this cause problems (stress on wheel bearing etc)?    
• Peugeot 3008 MPV (2009 - ) - ESP and Grip Control 6 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Any Peugeot dealers around who can tell me exactly what these features do. I think that they enhance stability by applying braking to certain wheels but any advice is welcome. Thanks Am thinking of buying a 3008 and maybe will wait for one with Grip Control.
• ABS 25 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I have noticed a number of people saying that they get their ABS to operate, even in snow. My current car, a'98 Almera GTi, has ABS, I've had it for 3 years, and I have had it come in twice, once to test it, the second when I had to brake hard, to avoid someone. So why do other people manage
• Mechanical sympathy. 3 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Apart from myself does anyone use their cars performance, but treat it with care. Not holding the car on a slope with the clutch instead of doing a hill start, waiting at traffic lights with foot on clutch instead of handbrake and neutral, violent last minute braking. Driving over kerbs
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 2.0 How do I change the ABS sensor 3 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  How would I go about changing the ABS sensor on a rear (disc brake) hub on my focus? It looks fairly straightforward but are there any pitfalls or difficult bits I should be aware of?
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 01 2.0 ABS reluctor ring cracked 2 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Hello all The cracked ring (on front axle) causes juddering when braking at low speed. To get round this problem is it feasible to . . . 1. Remove the ring altogether ? 2. Disconnect the sensor ? Thanks in anticipation. Regards, JobyTug
• Chipping a Diesel 21 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Thinking about 'chipping' the Golf GT TDi. (The 2 litre PD) Bit leggy now at 82K but running perfectly. I'm not looking for massive gains maybe up to 170 brake, but I don't want to be leaving huge clouds of black smoke. If that's the outcome then I definitely won't bother. Anyone got any experience
• Mercedes Benz B-Class (2005 - ) - 2005 1.5 - service light reset 11 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hello, I recently had the brake pads changed at an independent garage but he was unable to reset the service light. Does anyone know how to do this? I'm loathe to pay the local dealer for the privilege! Many thanks, John
• Honda Accord UK (1989 - 1993) - 1990 2.0 ALB clicking/whirring. 8 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Acrivated the ALB in the ice last night - a few seconds of clicking/whirring "clockwork" sounds afterwards, seemingly from the front LHS (under the bonnet?). Is this symptomatic of something going wrong? The brakes worked/work fine, BTW.
• Ford transit 120 17 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Hi is it possible to convert a 91 plate transit 120, 2.5d to add a turbo if so what would i need to do to convert it . Also i have a slight judder from the steering wheel , when braking it has an advisory about the disc's being slightly worn, is this the cause and should i replace them thanks
• Yaris Aircon - regassing warranty cover 13 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Recently bought a Toyota Yaris for wife, car will be 3 years old in October. The aircon seems to take 3 or 4 minutes before delivering cool air and is not as cold as in my car, so I suspect it needs a re-gas. Would this be covered as a warranty fix or is it 'wear and tear' like brake pads?
• A4 rear bulb change - how to access? 21 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  A4 Avant 2003 - brake light bulb has blown. Removed the easily (manually) removable side section inside the boot near the light cluster, only to be greeted by the amp and other bits and pieces. Does anyone know what needs to be removed to get access to replace the bulb? Thanks.
• Micra warning light 3 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I have a Handbrake warning light on continuously when the engine is running.I have checked the fluid level,cleaned the multiplug on master cylinder and replaced handbrake switch but problem remains. The car does not have ABS or wear sensors. Brakes work fine but has failed MOT due to the warning
• Alloy wheel problem? 2 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  The alloys on my car each have a cover over the central hub held in place with a locking screw. When I removed one after a puncture it was covered in sort of crusty white residue. The brake fluid level seems ok. It only seems to be on one wheel - which now seems to be corroding. The others are fine
• Knocking on 306 2 May 2002 (Forum)
  I have a 1996 peugeot 306 1.9 diesel which is great but I can feel a faint knocking/clunking through the pedals when not accelerating. Also when I brake the car vibrates quite noticeable. These problems have both got worse and I'm fairly sure they are connected as I replaced discs and pads
• BMW service 27 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  The clock symbol/warning has appeared on my beemer. I have been told that this is an annual thing - warning me that the car should be taken in to the garage to check the fluid levels for brake fluid etc. Don't they check these as part of the service? Surely I can check these things myself
• Don't miss this. 26 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Sit or set your Video recorders for 2000hrs (Zulu) Monday 25th March, 2002 Channel 4. It has an engine, brakes, tyres and you will never get done for speeding in it. Keep your Rolls, Mercs, Mini etc I wish I had one. And if they did restore it in 14 days then I'll eat HJ's hat. DVD
• £4500 to spend asap! 21 May 2001 (Forum)
  Any suggestions on what car i can get for £4500 to replace my 180,000 mile Mk 2 Golf GTI with failing brakes. Don't really want to go for a Vauxhall/ Ford. Considering a diesel such as a Peugeot 306 or mk3 Golf TDI. Going off to auction tonight so if you have any opinions...!! Thanks!
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  Should I regularly drive the Honda Jazz Hybrid in B mode? 3 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a new Honda Jazz Hybrid and I’ve read that a lot of people drive using B mode up to 45mph for almost one peddle driving. Will this damage the engine...