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• SEAT Ibiza SC - Squeaking and Creaking 12 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Hi    I have a 2009 plate Ibiza only has 32k miles on the clock. There is a squeaking noise coming from the offside front tyre (or so it sounds). I have taken it to a garage who replaced brake discs and pads, they also replaced the tyre as they said the part worn tht
• Corsa Design 2007 1.4 litre - Intermittent clutch failure 23 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  before. No brake fluid shortage and fluid was renewed 3 years ago. Am having fluid renewed again now, even though things appear to be normal 4 days later. Any other comments welcomed.
• ford focus 1998 1.8 petrol - high revving when depressing clutch 19 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  a slight brake cylinder leak at the back and wondered if this would possibly be allowing air into the fluid which also serves the clutch master cylinder. any help would be appreciated.  
• Charged for exhaust I didn't ask for 15 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Took my to a local garage as it was due for mot, I had a quick look noticed the brake pipes looked a bit corroded so pointed that out to them said I was in no hurry , two day later got a phone call saying it had passed but had to put a new exhaust as it had failed. I was fuming as the bill came
• Ford Fiesta - Minor accident-no damage to other vehicle? 3 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  the radiator and the bumper. The Mokka on the other hand hasn't a scratch, not even any apparent tyre damage. Given the damage done to the Fiesta, I can only assume that there must be hidden damage to the Mokka's steering, suspension and/or braking system?
• Renault scenic mk1 phase 2 1.9 dci - Renault Christmas tree dashboard 16 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  dip the clutch or accelerate they stop flickering. It's only when I'm engine braking so to speak. Running fine so a bit puzzled. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Jim
• Renault Laguna II (2001 - 2007) - 2002 1.6 - Left hand indicator rapid blinking 17 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Hi to all, second post today, and again any help would be appreciated. My left rear indicator works fine, maybe a little dim. but is ok for turning left and hazard lights turned on. However if I apply the brakes while turning left, the light rapid blinks as if on of the bulbs in the system is blown
• Nissan Micra K11 - Rear window LED bar keeps falling off 3 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  The overhead LED brake light on the rear tailgate keeps falling off on one side. The LED bar is held into position by a brass plate which locates onto a rubber square fixed to the window glass. A series of dimples on the rubber plate lock into corresponding holes in the brass plate
• Vauxhall Zafira 05 plate - Battery Light Flicks on and off 3 Feb 2012 (Forum)
    Just had a new battery and alternator fitted to my Zafira. However the battery light still flashes on when I brake and the revs drop to between 700 - 900 rpm. This only happens when the the air vents are on full number 7
• SAAB 9-3 - Intermittent accelerator problem 4 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  to brake to slow the car down.I have been back to the garage where the mechanic is Saab trained and he has not found any fault including plugging into the computer.Other than this the car is fine.The car drives fine and as stated this is an intermittent problem.Any ideas ?
• land rover - poor quality parts 18 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Hi i am not a Land Rover obsessive but i do own 4. I also own 8 other vehicles which i service, and have been doing for 35 years  there is a growing frustration with the decreasing quality of service parts and safety critical parts. brake shoes, drums cylinders
• Ford Focus - faulty fuel pump 12 May 2011 (Forum)
  the recall process ???? if ford made the car with this common problem then its down to them to fix it for free yes ???? my car dont even start no more after it pulling from the fuel supply being blocked or what ever it is, all it did was pulling like someone was tapping the brake peddal while i was driving
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  Automatic handbrake on Grand Scenic 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have an intermittent problem with the handbrake on my 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, and Renault say the motor in it is broken. What should I do?
• Vx Corsa 1.4 auto - '08 Corsa auto - gear stuck in 'Park' 11 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  is on the footbrake whilst trying to put it in drive, as it has to be, and I can hear a click when I push the brake in, so it sounds like the ?solenoid? is working. Is there some kind of adjustment I can make? Cheers   Pete    
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol - Handbrake Problem 9 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  I have a problem with the handbrake on my Astra. When I apply the handbrake it only goes on at one side and wont release until I reach behind the rear wheel and pull on the cable. I suspect that there is a problem with the linkage somewhere below the hand brake lever i.e. one side disconnected
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  Peugeot wheel locking 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 405 td estate 1996 has suddenly developed a problem with o/s rear wheel locking/seizing and cannot drive forward or back. Handbrake lever is...
• Ford fiesta zetec 1388cc - Part number for rear flexis? 29 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, Could someone provide me with a Ford part number for 355mm rear brake hoses for a year 2000 Fiesta zetec 1388cc so I can get it cross-referenced with all available pattern ones.They are all turning up too short,even after providing reg no. So far been supplied with 288mm
• Saab 9-3 2007 - LED bulbs canbus error free non strobing ?? 11 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  i have a saab 9-3 2007  i want to replace the number plate bulbs with led`s and also brake light bulbs too and indicators., side lights and wing repeaters. anyone help with what i need and where i can get.  i bought a few off ebay that were canbus
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - Low mileage old Vs High mileage young. 10 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  , 3 owners, Cambelt done at 73k, Exhaust done, brakes done, FSH. What do you reckon...? Thanks all.
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 04 2.0 Possible turbo problem 5 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  My Golf has recently started to make a loud blowing noise (like a tractor or exhaust blowing) when going over 70mph. Today however once I came off the motorway and travelled at a 30 it was making a metallic screeching noise. At first I thought it maybe the brakes but the car does not pull to one