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  I've been caught by a red light camera whilst distracted by another vehicle - can I challenge? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently crossed a traffic light system as it was changing from amber to red. Normally I would have stopped, but due to watching carefully a wandering...
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  Adaptor plug 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving automatic cars for more than thirty years and have found that your advice to left foot brake to be a great advantage. My reason for...
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  Can I recommend Cedar Garage of Worthing for excellent customer service? 14 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can I recommend Cedar Garage of Worthing? Very good independent garage, staffed with friendly, helpful guys who have years in the business. Highly recommended...
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  In which we servo 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 Audi A4. The brakes simply froze solid last Christmas. The garage tells me that it needs a new servo; but Audi stopped manufacture in September....
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 - Ford Ka really low MPG 22 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  driving, quite a bit of braking involved, but surely 20-25 is very low? i have had the car from new ,and its covered just over 7,000 miles since new. it's never been driven hard, i keep the revs low, change gear as early as possible, very cautious with my acceleration/braking, so cannot see where
• Honda CR-V III (2007 - ) - Replacement tyre time. 18 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  being close to the bone, they performed very well in the recent bad weather, never losing traction (apart from one slide down an iced up hill when I "forgot" to come off the brakes ! - it sorted itself out once I took my foot off the brake !) - never losing traction or giving any "moments" - the upshot
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  Retyrement 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A6 diesel 3 litre Allroad which has 19” wheels. Would it ride better on 17” wheels, and would it cope better in winter in snow and ice....
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  Shifting circumstances 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Is it reasonable to assume that a Honda i-shift is similar to the VW DSG system, which I have acquired on a new 1.4 Polo and have not found it easy to...
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  Pedal to the muddle 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  After many years of driving I have on odd occasions stalled my car by getting my left foot on the brake as well as the clutch, which could be dangerous....
• Impersonating a Police officer? 9 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  and straight into lane 3, causing me to brake sharply, as I was braking I also flashed my headlights, to let him know I was there!!! He thrn pulled back into lane 2, let me past, then pulled back out behind me and flashed a set of blue strobes that were on a temp mounting on his dashboard!!!!! My other half
• MG - BGT 1961 1.8 Unable to start the engine 9 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  I have MK1 1961 MGBGT which i restored for my daughteras 21. After a few years left in the workshop unused, i decided to re mot it. Driving to the garage i tested the brakes to get them warmed up, when suddenly there was this thump thump noise, found out later it was the fan hitting the radiator, i
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - Repair and sell....or just sell? 15 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Looking for some honest judgement and advice from those in the know. I have a 2002 petrol automatic 1.8 Renault Scenic (5 door expression+ with 70000 miles). It has the well discussed problem where the brake servo hisses (needing a replacement of the sealed unit costing 200+ and 5 hours
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 05 1.6 Noise from front RHS at all speeds 9 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Brakes, H/brake ( acting on front wheels),Bearings, suspension, drive shaft. ( visual and external examination only) No oil / fluid leaks apparent. Gear changing is not affected and AFAIK, there is no apparent wear of clutch friction plates. Suspicion has fallen on the clutch / flywheel, internal
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 05 1.6 Diagnostic Codes explanation 7 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  A recent diagnostic test (Dealer) produced the following. Any further explanation and idication of cost please (Dealer/non)? There was exhaust work at last Service. 17887 P1479 008, Brake vacuum system, Mechanical malfunction 18320 P1912 001, Brake Booster Pressure Sensor -G294-, Open / short to B
• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 2001 - Car feels twitchy 25 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  The Vectra has been feeling a bit twitchy for a while now - sometimes in a straight line and sometimes when braking. Some of the points I have noticed are: The car was pulling to the left so I had the tracking adjusted about 2 months ago. It seems better but the steering wheel is sometimes offset
• Turn those fog lights off! 22 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  offenders being pulled over. Another minor pet hate is people in these modern cars with LED rear clusters who hold their car with the brake pedal at lights, use your flipping hand brake, I don't want your bright lights hurting my eyes thank you very much! Yes I caqn see you have a 4.6 litre Vogue, but we
• Nissan Primera (1990 - 1996) - 1995 1.6LX strange noises whilst driving. 17 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  My wife is the main user of our (new to us) Primera and complains of 2 distinct noises while driving, both of which stop when she touches the brake pedal but then frequently start again immediately. These appear to begin only after the car has thoroughly warmed up because I have only experienced
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 01 2.0 Emissions light & ABS light on 3 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  manifold and theres a pipe from the small motor for cooling exhaust gases running into the air filter? Also the brakes judder when you're at high speed - it runs smoothly and good when idle when you press the brakes at high speed you feel juddering through the steering wheel. I've now been told
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - yr?? 1.6 8v kangarooing & stalling. 28 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I`m running an Astra G 1.6 8v hatch for about 8 months now, the mileage is approx 50,000 miles, the car has been serviced 8 months ago. All ok with the car up to about one month ago, then the car started to act up as follows.After a couple of miles driving, while braking for a roundabout / traffic
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - Brake Master Cylinder - Isuzu type 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Took car in for replacement Master Cylinder today. Garage then 'phoned to say as its the Isuzu type engine, they have to go to main dealers for replacement...