How can I get my imported car through the emissions and brake efficiency tests?

I have imported my car from the Middle East to the UK, and it has had to go for the IVA test for type approval. Among the other things that it failed on (none of which are mechanical), there are the two...

Is £256 reasonable for new brake pads and discs all round?

I've just had my car in the garage as I'm getting a really bad grinding noise when applying the brakes. At my local garage, the mechanic said the front and back brakes are pretty much worn down to the...

Is my 2003 Nissan Almera suffering from rusty brake discs?

I have a 2003 (revised) Nissan Almera N16 1.5S. I’m hearing some strange noises from from the front end of the car after it has been driven constantly for a while. There are a mixture of high pitched squeals...

Does my Honda FR-V really need new discs at just 62,500 miles?

I took my Honda FR-V diesel in for its 62,500 service and was surprised they told me the rear brake discs need changing. Apparently they're worn out. The pads still have wear so there is no damage to the...

My new Hyundai i10 has some sort of rear brake fault - is this the known ABS brake switch defect?

I took delivery of a new Hyundai i10 in Feb 2010. Within 15 minutes of collecting the car and driving it away, I heard a squeak or squeal from the rear of the car. I returned the car to the garage who...

Should my Mazda 2 need its brake discs skimmed at 30,000 kilometres?

I just took my Mazda 2 for a service at which I was informed that I need new brake pads and skimming of the brake discs (it is the 30,000 service). Is this not too early for skimming of the brake discs?

My new Vauxhall Corsa's brakes are making a strange noise - will it be repaired under warranty?

I just bought a 59-plate Vauxhall Corsa with 2000 miles. It seems a nice car and is a 1.4 Design, but when driving in low gears there is a grinding squeal-like noise coming from the front brakes. Will...

Why is my Skoda Fabia's engine management warning light coming on?

I have had problems with my Skoda Fabia Comfort 1.2 64bhp which is a 2004 Reg. I have an electrical issue and a bodywork issue. It all started in late 2009 when I was driving home on a long journey (two...

Should my stepdaughter's Mazda 5's brake pads have been replaced under warranty?

My stepdaughter's 2007 Mazda 5 has had a squealing noise which comes of its own accord, but when you touch the brake pedal the noise goes away. This was reported to the main dealer several times. Last...

Why does my Vauxhall Vectra slow down sharply when I take my foot off the accelerator?

When I take my foot off the gas, my Vauxhall Vectra drops speed as if I'm pressing the brakes. I've checked the brakes aren't sticking, there is no free play in the ball joints, there's no noise from the...