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• Ford Mondeo II - Mondeo ST24 - poor handling, please help 7 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  links were knocking so replaced them (admittedly, with cheap ones).  all four front wishbone bushes were hammered so replaced both arms over the new year.  I had a four wheel alignment done after this too. On dead straight roads with a decent surface, the car drives ok.  However
• Toyota Yaris II/Vitz (2006 - ) - Gearbox design flaw in Yaris (>2006) 26 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  and eventually kicked up enough of a fuss to get them to replace the clearly screwed gearbox. After nearly a month in the garage they 'replaced' the gearbox. At least they said they did. They haven't really. They've just replaced the alignment rings. I'm confident about this because they won't give us any
• Audi A3 - Second hand car troubles - rights? 1 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  had a quote for £200 with a local body shop we just want the engine issues sorted. We have spent £350 on tyres and alignment as well as tax for the month and insurance so returning the car for a refund wouldn't be great particularly with the complication of the door damage. All going well
• BMW M3 - Bought used car, in need of undisclosed repairs 16 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  and discs (completely gone); and needed new front tyres (beyond legal limit). Aside from that I had to do a wheel alignment, replace sump plug, replace wipers and do a brake fluid service. The car still has a non-functional horn and warped front discs. After much negotion with the manager of the workshop I
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  Toyota Yaris making strange noises - what's the cause? 3 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 Toyota Yaris 1.3 with 154,000 miles on the clock. I recently noticed a different engine noise when in the higher gears; the frequency/sound/tune/vibration...
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  What should I replace my Honda CR-V with? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am replacing my 2007 Honda CR-V. I like the Honda and feel it has a high specification, especially when compared to BMW/Audi. I find the BMW X3 to be...
• Volvo S40 5th Gear Problems 20 May 2007 (Forum)
  check the linkage alignment although i don't suspect this to be the cause as it's so specific when it happens and i wouldn't think a bit of misalignment would throw it out of gear any help greatly received chris
• Argh! MOT due next month :-( 6 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  available which can be fitted to lesser models, he believes that they will prove to be more durable in use than the standard ones. Do you think it's worth trying this or could it have adverse affects on the geometry of my front wheel alignment given that the bushes aren't meant to go onto a 323Ci wishbone
• Driver wins over 30mph Speeding appeal 1 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  owner pleaded not guilty to the offence before magistrates, but was convicted last June. He refused to accept the ruling and took the case to Preston Crown Court last week. A judge allowed his appeal after hearing expert evidence that laser devices can give faulty readings if they are not aligned
• Lexus 460 - what connects the steering 27 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  normally and the driver has full control as the steering wheel corrects and re-aligns itself, what devious form of black magic is this? now i trust Toyota as an honourable car maker more than any other car maker on the planet, but i want my steering wheel connected to the steering column and then by either
• 2017 dacia stepway - Car rejection 2 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  as well as bumper being out of alignment . 10th sep heared loud rattling on engine, and when car was idoling when car stationary the speedometer was bouncing between 10mph. Spoke to garage , booked in for the 14.9.17 . car got taken in on the 14th, garage said if it continues a new speedometer will need
• Mazda 3 1.6 Petrol 05 Plate - Low Rev Vibration and Ambient Temperature Problems 26 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  whilst it is doing this. I had the alternator changed over Xmas as that was making a noise, when the mechanic replaced it he told me that the bearings were running out of alignment, the recent vibration is making me wonder if I've only just noticed the car does this or whether it is a new fault? Some
• Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - 01 2.0 Indicator stalk replacement - Haynes manual 19 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  is withdrawn. Refit is a direct reversal of removal, but align the screw holes on the switch first to ensure the multipins line up (you can't see them at all so you have to do this blind. It is typical Volvo though in that everything seems to slot together naturally correctly, but you could in theory line
• Insurance claim woes continue... 20 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Im starting to think my planets are out of alignment. My van has just come back from repair today, 5 days early. It was bad enough that I was given a huge VW LT van as a loan vehicle which was totally impractical for getting up some of my customers narrow driveways ( and not the Astra type van I
• Finally got Her back behind the wheel! 10 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  OK, so SWMBO has been driving around quite happily for a few weeks now. The lady in my life was always a very reluctant driver, having been coersed into taking her test by an ex employer, and then disaster struck with the little pug 309 SRi. She was pulling in for petrol and couldn't align
• New C-Class... 21 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  that it is ?within spec? but even a black Citroen Saxo has no such fault. 5/10. -Body panel alignment on bonnet not 100%; body panels (?fangs?)either side of radiator grille are not level. RHS panel protrudes 0.5 inch more than left. This sounds petty, but my wife noticed this obvious misalignment and was furious
• Toyota Yaris Hybrid - Coincidence or negligence? 6 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  the beading was faulty. 2 weeks later I took the car to a main dealer to have the driver's airbag replaced after a recall. They did a standard visual inspection and suggested I replace the windscreen wipers, the cracked back tyre and have a 4 wheel alignment. Given my  experience
• Jaguar XJ - Replacing Wheel Studs 9 May 2019 (Forum)
  is that instead of replacing the studs he actually shortened them! Am I right in thinking this is the most likely cause of the wheel shake? There was a bit of wheel shake before though as the previous owner kerbed the wheels a fair bit so I probably also need to get the alignment/tracking checked
• Aftermarket Xenons Illegal... 27 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  , failure to comply may lead to enforcement action by the police and may invalidate your insurance. Also the dipped beam must stay on with the main beam. The headlamp must be maintained in good working order, kept clean and aligned/adjusted correctly like any other headlamp. Fitting HID light sources
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  Lex loather 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Further to the recent letter from P.W., of Dyserth that drew attention to the possible risks of buying a car when the vendor is not in the UK, I'd like...