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Why does my new Audi A6 have a start button and a push button handbrake? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a new Audi A6 Avant to replace an A4 convertible now that we have a new addition to the family. I am a big fan of the Audi range and... -
MOT Validity 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Ford Ka for £1275 on the 2nd of March 2011. On the test drive it seemed fine, but after driving it a few miles I noticed the brakes were... -
Why do some automatic drivers still not use left-foot braking, especially when starting the engine? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
A friend came to see us. When leaving he sat in his new-to-him, 2008/58 Mercedes-Benz A180 diesel auto. Without putting his legs anywhere near the pedals... -
I've been left-foot braking since I first drove a go-kart. 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
When I first drove a go-kart, I discovered that the brake pedal was on the left and the accelerator on the right. It struck me what excellent control this... -
What caused my Honda Civic's brakes to squeal? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently tried to take my 2005 Honda Civic 1.6 Vtec (9000 miles) out after five days in the garage, only to find a very loud screeching noise coming... -
Half braked 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 4 year-old Fiat Punto with 14k miles on the clock was recently put through the MOT test and failed. I was contacted by the garage (Arnold Clarke, Newcastle... -
Padded sell 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I thought I would update you on the situation with my Hyundai i10 brake discs and pads that needed replacing at just 3,000 miles. A little over a week... -
Pits stopper 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased an 11,000 mile 2007/57 Mercedes CL63 AMG from a private seller. After taking it to the main dealer for a service and reporting a judder... -
Braking news 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2.0 TDi SEAT Altea Sport on a 54 plate. We bought this four years ago at 10 months old, registered by SEAT but with only delivery mileage on... -
I have an issue with constantly sticking rear brakes. Can you help? 18 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a Hyundai i10 and am having a problem with constantly sticking rear brakes, to the extent that once I was not able to get the car to move. I experience... -
What's the best budget £5k small auto? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
What small automatic can you recommend? My precious Toyota Yaris has just failed its MoT and needs work that is more than the car is worth. My budget is... -
Is my car likely to fail the new MoT? 14 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have two old cars registered with your website (2008 diesel Ford Focus and 2005 petrol Nissan Almera). I would like to know if they will likely fail... -
Why are my Mondeo's rusty brake calipers not covered by the warranty? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a nearly-new 2012 Ford Mondeo 1.6 Ecoboost in June 2012 with 3500miles on the clock. The car is parked on my driveway at all times when not... -
How can drivers be encouraged to drive more carefully in fog? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
It seems that fog is a 'blind spot' to perhaps most drivers. Last night we drove for miles in thick fog, from London along the A303. Basically there was... -
What's the point of automatic braking? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
As someone with more than 50 years driving experience I am appalled at the thought of handing over control of my vehicle to Automatic Emergency Braking.... -
Citroen C4 EGS questions 1 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a Xsara Picasso with manual gears. My wife has shattered her left wrist and will be unable to use the gears or handbrake. We are looking at a Citroen... -
Do DCT gearboxes disengage when the car is at a standstill? 7 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
Do dual clutch gearboxes disengage their clutches when the car is at a standstill with brakes operated? I happened to read this but I have always gone... -
Is a disparity in the amount of wear on my brake pads indicative of a fault? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My dealer-maintained Hyundai i40 CRDi urgently needs replacement front discs due to 70 per cent wear on one side and 30 per cent on the other. Surely this... -
Recommissioning a Mk1 Golf Cabrio 10 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a Mk1 Volkswagen Golf convertible which was last started 16 years ago! It has been kept in a garage since then. Apart from buying a new battery and... -
Electric handbrake is stuck - how can I switch it off? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. It was left a couple of weeks on the drive and now the handbrake is stuck. It's an electric parking break and it...
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