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• Mazda - 2012 - Used Car - Consumer Rights - how long for a repair? 10 May 2016 (Forum)
  going from 2nd to 3rd gear (it did not happen all the time). I had to 'pause' a tiny while when changing from 2nd to 3rd gear, to avoid this. I also noticed the brakes were spongy, the braking distance was double. I noticed front and rear brakes had 'hot spots'  Emailed the car dealer
• Volvo XC60(2015) - Another service scam? 9 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Hi John, My Volvo XC60 has just had it,s second year service with only 9,400 miles on the clock. I have a 5 year pre-paid service plan; so was surprised to receive a phone call to say the brake fluid needed changing at a cost of £90.00 and did I wish to proceed. I reluctantly agreed
• Nissan Note - Help needed - intermittent vehicle fault 26 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  was flashing. On Monday morning the car wouldn't go over 40 mph and eventually died on a roundabout. My wife stated that the accelerator and brake seemed to stop responding
• Ford Fiesta MKIV 1.25 Zetec S - Master cylinder replaced now erratic idling!! 14 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  had the handbrake/warning light on (even though she has only recently told me!!).  So i went to check all the fluids etc. and found there was no brake fluid!!!! on further inspection it appeared to be leaking from the reservoir so, being on a tight budget, i replaced with master cylinder from
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 2.0 Doubts about the service 11 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I've got an 06 2 litre Diesel Focus and have a nagging doubt about the servicing of the car at the main dealer. My last Focus from the dealership was always serviced there but one thing kept cropping up. Brakes 80% worn. I had the first ones done but after that I had doubts so did them myself
• I really dislike my tyres 11 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  in front of me before completely out of the blue (I'd seen them but they did a ridiculous maneuvre) and I had to hit the brakes hard. The wheels locked up and the car went (this was at a relatively low speed) but I lifted off and braked again and I narrowly escaped it. This might not sound like much
• Cars you have adored despite problems 6 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  I remember fondly the Citroen GSA I had when I was about 19. It was a milk chocolate brown colour and was quite startling to own because of its quirkiness. The radio was where the hand brake should be and the handbrake was like a spade handle that you pulled out of the dash. There were no stalks
• Possible 2nd-hand car: VW with problems 21 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  -------- 1) Brakes seem a bit unresponsive compared to my 2002 Focus. Pads and disc's look okay so it might just be needing some new brake fluid. 2) Appears to be on the original timing belt. 3) Clutch slips like a good 'un. Questions --------- 1) Are soggy brakes indicative of a VW? 2) The timing
• Cavalier steering vibration (again!) 27 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  the wheels and then returning back to the original configuration and I put it down to the driver’s side front wheel not having been put on properly or something – basically a bit of a strange one. All was fine until the offending wheel was removed when I had the brake fluid changed
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  Is it illegal to use front fog lights when there is no fog? 15 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Driving at night, I notice an increasing number of drivers clearly using their fog lights as an extra set of headlights when there is no fog anywhere to...
• Only those with a towbar - Towing 11 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  was supposedly under the wing of a "professional " instructor, in a car that was supposed to have duel brakes to comply with its legality.   Now I think the gov has gone 1 step further by increasing the amount of weight that someone with NO EXPERIENCE can pull behind a car.  For those who have
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  Do I need to put my car in park if it has auto-hold? 14 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Can I assume that for a car with auto-hold, I do not need to select park or neutral when stationary?
• Toyota RAV4 - MOT - Lockdown Rust? 19 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  l had my 55 plate RAV (2 litre diesel) MOT'd on Monday. Last year it went through with a couple of advisories, front discs showing signs of deterioration & rear brake pipes with signs of rust. The vehicle is regularly serviced & l hoped that it would pass, but if not no big deal, they're
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  My 2018 Ford Fiesta has developed a slight engine rumble. What could it be? 17 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2018 Ford Fiesta has developed a slight rumble from the engine when coming to a stop and the stop-start kicks in. I can feel the vibration when braking....
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  If I don't cover a lot of miles, does my car still need a full service? 26 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I do low mileage. Do I need a full service every year?
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  Should I be wary of buying a high mileage car? 7 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2008 petrol Ford Mondeo with 151,000 on the clock. The vehicle is quite tidy but I'm worried as the mileage is high. What should...
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  What do you recommend to clean and protect alloy wheels? 8 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Having just paid £400 to have corrosion on the alloy wheels of a six-year-old car rectified, what do you recommend, firstly, to clean alloy wheels and...
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  What are the most likely causes of an ABS warning light? 1 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  The ABS warning light and message has started appearing on my 2006 Volvo XC90 What are the most likely causes and how can I avoid the garage simply replacing...
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  What can I do to ensure my seven-year old Jaguar XF continues to run smoothly? 8 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Jaguar XF 2.2 D now has 65000 miles on the clock and I intend keeping it for a few more years yet. Apart from a regular yearly service is there...
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  My classic has been off the road for 12 years - do I need an MoT now it has been recommissioned? 6 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 1975 MGB GT has been off the road since at least 2006. Having renewed and rebuilt the brakes and suspension, does it need an MoT before driving on the...