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• Nissan Almera 1.6 auto 1999. - A.B.S. Problem. 16 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  ABS light has just come up on Almera. I've heard that you can test (without a meter), but, I cannot seem to find instructions online. I presume it may be a sensor. Both rear brakes are slightly binding - an easy fix, but if abs prob is expensive the car may not be worth fixing
• Golf Mk VII Estate - Golf MkVII Estate - Handbrake? 9 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  In the What's Good  section of the Golf MkVII Estate review under trim levels there is a reference to "......a leather trimmed handbrake grip".  Does this mean that the new estate does NOT have an electronic parking brake? This is the one feature that puts me off buying this car. I am
• VW Golf MK 5 Diesel - ESP warning lights 19 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I have recently used my car in the snow, after spining and slipping home then the ESP, Brake fluid & ABS light have come on and remain on, I thought disconecting the battery may reset the fault as I have not hit anything but the lights remain on, any ideas to resolve and what costs may
• Mazda 2004 1.6 Diesel - Ocassional lack of power/hesitation/juddering 8 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I've recently purchased a mazda 3, 100k - Ocassionally say every 2-3 mins on a longer stretch of road at a constant speed there will be a momentary lack of power.   Almost feels like light braking momentarily but it's definately not.  Is this the clutch slipping
• BMW 530Dauto, E39, 2001 - Creaking Noises 4 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  When I reverse (auto box) up an incline I get a distinct creaking sound from the front of the car (but not always on a flat surface).  I thought it might be the front disc pads binding but stabbing the brake doesn't stop the creak.  Could it be the engine mounts or maybe a drive belt
• Triumph Dolomite - Those were the days 2 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Just been sorting out some old MotorSport magazines from the 1970s. In one there a Triumph TR6 10,000 mile test. There is talk of quality control. Another staff member's Dolomite had numerous faults on delivery. Non - functioning brake lights, heated rear window, heater blower switches
• Volvo C30 - Sticking handbrake 7 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Recent mornings of cold weather has resulted in the handbrake of my two year old Volvo C30 sticking. No not the brake pads freezing onto the discs but the handbrake will not release. Later in the day when it has warmed up things are back to normal. Currently awaiting a call back from my dealer
• BMW X3 2.0d - BMW X3 - lost 4 wheel drive 4 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  of warning lights came up (ABS Warning,   Brake System Alert, Warning Light and 4 wheel drive light). It’s a 56 plate with 75k miles.
• vw golf 4 1.9tdi 1999 - dual mass flywheel 8 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  after having had a new dual mass flywheel and clutch fitted to my car should the pedal be very light (considerably more than before) should the biting point be towards the top of the pedal travel ie 3/4 of the way up and should this have affected my brakes making them less responsive / sharp.
• vw golf 4 1.9tdi 1999 - dual mass flywheel 8 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  after having had a new dual mass flywheel and clutch fitted to my car should the pedal be very light (considerably more than before) should the biting point be towards the top of the pedal travel ie 3/4 of the way up and should this have affected my brakes making them less responsive / sharp.
• Mondeo LX 2.0 TDCi Estate - High pitched whine from Mondeo heater/aircon unit 6 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I have a really annoying high pitched whine coming from the heater/aircon unit which rises and reduced in pitch when I accellerate or brake. The only way to get rid of the noise is to turn the system completely off. Any ideas??
• 57 VW Golf 1.9tdi - sc***ing noise ! 23 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Went over a small speed bump at low speed yesterday and heard a clunk from front driver side of car. Now get intermittent sc***ing noise from front driver side wheel mostly on L hand cornering. Have I done some damage and is it safe to drive. (Brakes ok not pulling to side)
• Vauxhall Vectra C - Warning light on auto shift 17 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hello, I have just bought an 06 plate vectra 2.2 auto. When the car is stationary and the shift in either P or N a little red light comes on between the P and R position and goes off if I press the brake pedal. Is this just a status indicator or is it a warning? I am
• Volkswagen Passat (2005 - ) - 05 1.9 ESP - how do I use it ?. 7 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  I understand what this is but not sure what I need to do when the light comes on, should I ease up on the brakes or what ?, also will this feature help me in the current icey conditions i.e I'll get a chance of actually getting round the corner instead of sliding into a hedge.
• Subaru Impreza II WRX (2000 - 2005) - 04 2.0 rear discs 5 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  I have not changed these before. I have heard that to remove the disc two bolts are screwed in. My questions are: what size bolts? Where is the shoe release if the discs jam on the way off? Does the brake hose stay on? Any helpful hints or special tools required? Thanks for any contributions.
• Clocking cars legally.??? 4 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  If im restoring a car lets say a ford sierra cosworth and decide to fit a recon engine and box & overhaul rear diff and brakes and steering etc etc, & bring this back to showroom condition is it legal & would you do it to wind the clock back to zero mileage? Or just leave it with it's original
• Jaguar X-Type (2001 - 2009) - 07 2.2d loss of power steering 2 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  whilst driving car it lost the power steering and began to overheat. No evidence of a drive belt braking. Stopped car turned off igniton and waited for the cooling fan to cool engine. Restarted when cooled but still no power steering and the temperature was beginning to rise again. Any suggestions
• Skoda - 09 2.0 Keeping New Alloy Wheels Clean 22 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  My new car will have a protective paint sealant (I know , probably snake oil) but the garage refused to apply the sealant to the wheels with vague caveats about the heat from the brakes. Anyone successfully protected their wheels? I'm thinking of just applying a decent polish like Autoglym
• Mechanical sympathy real and imagined 5 May 2009 (Forum)
  applying the brake and keeping the car externally clean and polished are evidence of 'mechanical sympathy'. They probably think shaving keeps you healthy as well. Tchah!
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.8 Rolling in neutral 5 May 2009 (Forum)
  In slowing moving stop/start traffic I sometimes put the car in neutral and let it roll down, using the foot brake and handbrake to stop and start. My left foot is rested and so not pressing the clutch. This is a lot easier than constantly engaging the clutch in 1st. Is this detrimental to the car