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• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1997 1.6 alternator repair & calliper replacement. 15 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi. Does anyone know how much it should cost for an alternator to be mended and fitted. Also how much would you expect to pay for a front brake calliper to be supplied and fitted (mates rates!!) On a 1.6 escort R reg {Reduced shouting in post to normal volume levels}
• Nissan Primera (1990 - 1996) - 95 1.6LX Rear pads catching lip of worn rear disks 24 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I think this is what is causing my squeaky brakes. How much should a garage charge me to replace the rear disks? (the pads are new - only done last week) Is it possible to grind down the lip of the disk or is there another alternative?
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 2004 1.7 poor handbrake 15 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  can any one help ? ive got an astra 1.7 td 2004 model.after replacing every hand brake cable , the handbrake lever assembly , rear shoes and both drums , all genuine parts as well.......................the handbrake is still very poor can anyone help ? cheers, richie .
• speed cameras on the A11 Norfolk 22 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7358372.stm Some appalling driving here. Interestingly the two near disasters are caused by the speeding drivers noticing the camera van and panic braking. Perhaps this is a valid argument for actually concealing cameras link posted earlier on Monday http
• Most astonishing thing seen while motoring 17 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  what is the most astonishing thing you have seen when motoring? For me it was seeing a wheel complete with brake drum come bouncing down the road towards me like a world war 2 bouncing bomb. That and a bonnet coming open once and completely blocking forward view. I just remembered the farmer
• MoT advisory - advise please? 23 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  when you get an advisory at an MOT does that mean " get it put right or will fail it next time round" do MOT stations always look up your " previous " before they carry out your current MOT? reason i asked my misses motor will need an MOT in may and it has an advisory for corroded brake lines so i
• Volkswagen Golf II (1983 - 1992) - 1991 1.8 - Dies when cold -seems like flooding 25 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  1991 Golf 1.8 Driver auto starts to die when slowed down on the brakes at a tight bend or setting-off at the top of a hill when cold. Can retrieve by flooring accelerator in neutral with black smoke in exhaust. Fine thereafter. Any clues folks?
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - Rear suspension problems Xantia Diesel N reg 17 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  My car's rear is not reaching the ride height it used to, but it will go up to full height but not every time it is selected. I have also found that when the rear isn't at the correct ride height my brakes have to be stood on to get a result. Any advice would be appriecated.
• Help Toyota Townace Parts Please 6 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Can anyone direct me to a responsible and reasonable site/company for parts fo rmy Townace. It's a 1990 4WD TD. I urgently need a brake caliper, and apart from the two WRONG calipers sent from online breakers, I can't findone for love ~ for money; nigh on £400, I could get one. Unfortunately, i
• Vauxhall Vectra Auto Transmission 17 May 2007 (Forum)
  I have a year 2000 Vectra automatic which I have started having a problem with. When I slow down and stop the car used to go straight into neutral but it has recently stopped doing this and remains in gear so I now have to keep my foot firmly on the brake to stop it from creeping forward. Does
• abs light on, meriva 06 26 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, I got my 06 meriva 1.7cdti 11 days ago, it went back in yesterday as the abs light kept coming on, they replaced the sensor but today the lights come back on. They have told me its safe to drive. The brakes seem fine but I concerned about the light being on. I will be ringing them agfain
• Alloy Wheel Coating 25 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Has anyone used Protex4 alloy wheel coating? Developed specifically to protect Alloys from road salts and brake dust , whose residue of carbon fibres and adhesives stick everything to the wheels, Protex4 provides a highly effective stick resistant barrier between the wheel surface and traffic
• MGF screeching from back wheels 15 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Hello, I have an MGF convertiable yesterday as I was driving along a screeching noise came from the back wheels which is now getting louder. It does get louder when you speed up. It does sometimes stop but when you touch the brakes it starts again Anyone got any ideas what it may be I dont think
• Hyundai dealer report 23 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Our Trajet has started knocking from the front when braking and steering at low speeds. We took it into our local Hyundai dealer (at a time to suit us) and they offered us a courtesy car at no cost other than a £15 insurance charge and will have it repaired within 48 hours. Seems like good
• Almera vibration problem 11 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  and then anticlockwise, always seems to be worse after braking shakes worse at speed but noticible at 30/40. Anyone any ideas? Thanks in advance
• Stiff tiptronic box on Passat 18 May 2006 (Forum)
  though I have my foot on the brake pedal. Any thoughts please?
• Whistling noise - Citroen saxo 26 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  . Somebody has suggested it could be something to do with the brakes. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers, Dave
• vw golf idles at 1100 revs 20 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  i have a t reg 1.6 golf petrol that idels at 1100 revs and hunts up and down, it has had a new air flow meter and brake vac pipes changed, it has been on diagnostic machine and came up with no faults, there doesent seem to be any air leaks, i now suspect the idle speed motor, do they go a lot
• Mk 4 Fiesta - clutch position switch? 20 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Whilst doing a job on my 1996 Fiesta the other day I noticed a pressure switch (like a brake pedal / light switch) above the clutch pedal. I looked in my Haines manual and it says it is a clutch position switch, but doesn't say what it does. Could anyone elighten me as to what this little bit
• The Top Gear Thread - Vol 19 28 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  . It was all fantastic, especially James May racing the guy on the downhill bike, and Ellen Macarther. Also liked the whole Italian supercar thing, though think it was a tad irresponsible for Clarkson to drive knowing he had no brakes.