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• Daihatsu Charade (2003 - 2006) - 03 1.0 Sticking caliper? 9 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Just been on a 75 mile trip and discovered that the OSF wheel is hot to the touch, while the NSF is quite cool. The OSF also squeaks when under load. It has only a few days ago had the brake fluid changed and the NSF had a sticky caliper which was rectified but this new problem is new
• Long range SPECS to be deployed from Jan 2009 10 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Small article on the right hand side of P13 of today's DT: "Speed cameras which can track drivers for up to 30 miles are to be deployed on roads next year. The devices, which stop motorists dodging tickets by braking suddenly before a camera and then speeding up have been tested in London
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 2001 2.0 HDi - Car accelerates when foot off gas 26 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I have a peugeot 406 Rapier 2.0 Hdi - sometimes when I take my foot off the accelerator the car speeds up as if I had put my foot down. Why is this? To slow the car I have to brake or change down. Cheers
• Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - 05 D5 Low coolant 8 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, coming home late last night on the M25, came out of road works at 20mph and put the cruise back on, reached 45mph and message flashed up " low coolant stop safely" as i put my foot on the brake and cruise disengaged the message went out, and on checking the lkevel its fine, whats that all
• SAAB 9-5 (1997 - 2009) - 99 3.0 Warning Lights 27 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Every warning light concerning Brakes ABS Tracction Control and a few others have come up on the dash and my mechanic can't get any code read, He has sophisticated code readers, could it be an ECU Failure, the car drives fine but cant get it through an mot because of the ABS lights on, Most
• Renault Espace (1997 - 2002) - 2002 2.2DCi Keep cutting out when turning corners 4 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  My RENAULT ESPACE SPECIAL EDITIONS 2.2 dCi The Race keeps cutting out when braking and turning corners. I often have problems starting the engine. It's had the cam/crank sensor replaced recently but still the problem keep occuring. Any suggestions
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 1.8 handbrake adjustment 29 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Can anyone advise me how to adjust the handbrake on my 01 1800 Mondeo.It looks like there is some sort automatic mechanism on the handbrake lever,but how does this work? I have replaced the rear pads and discs and the h/brake works ok but the lever still comes up a bit too far,in my opinion.Can
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 1999 1.8sx - hydraulic pipes 26 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  hi all.hope someone can help. I have a 99 xantia 18 sx. One of the hydraulic pipes has split,its not in the rubber pipe section,but a metal pipe section.Is it possible to repair the pipe as you would a normal brake pipe by rejoining the two ends with a male and female joint.Or would i need
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 2003 Hdi estate - changing rear discs 25 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I want to change the rear discs on my 406 HDi 110 S Estate (2003). I've heard that the handbrake is a different entity to the normal brakes. My question is: is it a straight forward job or can I expect surprises, ie. special tool required or anything else like that. Many Thanx and Merry Christmas
• Cleaning alloy wheels 1 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  the brake discs! Probably the cheapest and simplest methods are the best. Any tried and trusted remedies out there? No frustrated Betterware reps please :-)
• Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 97 1.8 petrol - engine cutting out 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Hi there, I'm hoping someone might have an idea what is wrong with my 97 megane. It's recently started to cut out on me as I slow down to stop. Just before it cuts out I hear a squealing sound like the brakes. It starts up again straight away. Any ideas? Thanks. s
• Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - Headlight adjustment 1 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Hi All, hope you can help. My Pug has just failed its MOT 'cos the drivers side head light beam is too high compared to the near side, can you tell me how to adjust it. Also..... The brake comp arm is seized any thoughts how I can free this off. Thanks to you all for looking.
• Error codes - why not display directly? 31 May 2007 (Forum)
  Instead of pushing consumers to dealers every time a warning light comes up (for fault diagnosys), why can't the cars display error code directly on dashboard?? Is it another way of extracting money from drivers?? I think in BMW X5, dash displayes message like "Check brake light" etc. I think
• Kwik Fit + pads and discs 10 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Advert in one of today's tabloids in which Kwik Fit are saying that if they fit you new brake discs and pads you will never pay for replacements so long as you own the car (Terms and conditions apply). When I asked them about replacements some weeks ago they were the same price as the Main Agent
• S reg 1.3 Ka - very sluggish 3 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Surely should have more go than this?! Was being overtaken uphill by lorries on the A23, having to change down just to make it up some of 'em... Had a quick look to make sure brakes aren't binding or incorrectly adjusted, nothing hot or obviously amiss. Belongs to girlfriend, 24,000 miles, been
• New cambelt for Vauxhall combo £338.46?? 21 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  rear brakes I was quoted £153.88 Sounds a bit better.. but though i'd ask!!?? Thanks for your help Ben
• Clio slow speed squeak 9 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  At very low speeds (i.e. crawling in traffic in first gear) my Clio squeaks. This happens when the brakes are not in use. The car is 3 years old and has done 33k. I thought that it could be the wheel bearings. Perhaps it is too early for these to become worn and the noise is much more a squeak
• Auto Transmission problem - Mondeo 1997 3 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  My 1997 2L mondeo has a problem with its auto transmission. It doesn't change to 2nd or 4th gear and the O/D light flashes. The garage told me that the 2nd and 4th brake band needs changing. My warranty should cover this but wear and tear is excluded. Can you tell me if this should be classed
• Inspired by biofuel? 2 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  My local paper reports this week the case of a man driving with vegetable oil instead of hydraulic fluid in his brake system. He used it ?by mistake?. Two garages had told him the car was a death trap, but he drove on. The police caught up with him when he was driving with four kids in the car. He
• Micra 3 door K11 5800 mls -- how much? 29 May 2006 (Forum)
  I have an October 2001 Micra that has done less that 6k miles. Well maintained, such as is needed for such low milage -- oil changed, antifreeze changed at 3 years, brake fluid at 2 years. Have to look very hard to see any blemish. What is a realistic price to ask for it in a weekly rag