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by Millses
Wed Oct 13, 2021 10:47 am
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: ABS light after MOT
Replies: 9
Views: 2995

Re: ABS light after MOT

Thanks for all the advice, it's been helpful. This garage have said the brake pads had shifted which could have been a rusty hook/bracket which has been replaced. They charged £39 which was £2.50 for the part the rest Labour and VAT. I am still thinking could the MOT have caused it, or just general ...
by Millses
Tue Oct 12, 2021 12:14 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: droning
Replies: 2
Views: 698

droning

I occasionally drive on the motorway, however if my car goes over about 65mph it starts to make a drone sound - like a rhythmical heartbeat, round and round as though it may be a tyre. This has happened for about a year or two now. Other issues with my car is a squealing noise when damp/cold in the ...
by Millses
Tue Oct 12, 2021 12:08 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: ABS light after MOT
Replies: 9
Views: 2995

Re: ABS light after MOT

it's going in a different garage tomorrow, will see what they say and update, thank you .
by Millses
Mon Oct 11, 2021 8:07 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: ABS light after MOT
Replies: 9
Views: 2995

Re: ABS light after MOT

Thanks for the advice, a little update, the mechanic said it was the brake fluid needed topping up, he did it and the lights went off... for a while, I had to do a motorway journey today and the two orange 'ABS off' lights came on again - with the red warning light coming on intermittently - more of...
by Millses
Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:42 am
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: ABS light after MOT
Replies: 9
Views: 2995

ABS light after MOT

I collected my car from its MOT last week, I noticed it now has an ABS light on and warning light. It had a new tyre fitted plus "Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint e...
by Millses
Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:04 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Repeat issue on MOT
Replies: 8
Views: 2991

Re: Repeat issue on MOT

haha, nope, just the school run - last mot sept till march when we then locked down - have only used it a few times since that time locally.
by Millses
Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:02 am
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Repeat issue on MOT
Replies: 8
Views: 2991

Re: Repeat issue on MOT

I rang them up this morning to ask based on this advice if it was normal to go within a year, they said and I quote, "they are always doing these on qasqaui cars as it's a common fault. Usually by going over potholes. I don't really want to ask and get their backs up as this is the only garage ...
by Millses
Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:57 am
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Repeat issue on MOT
Replies: 8
Views: 2991

Re: Repeat issue on MOT

Hi, it is around 10 years old and I have had it since new. I do use the local garage for all the work. And yes it was repaired and passed the MOT. Thanks
by Millses
Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:14 am
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Repeat issue on MOT
Replies: 8
Views: 2991

Repeat issue on MOT

Hi all on my 2019 MOT it came up with a fail which included: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) before a repair and pass. This year it has the same Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - along with my nearside. What am I doing...
by Millses
Thu Feb 19, 2015 10:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: Failed gearbox
Replies: 34
Views: 8685

Failed gearbox

it is a manual gearbox, £780- with VAT, can collect today, here's hoping ...Millses2015-02-19 10:56:17