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grinding brakes
Mechanical

I bought a car 11 months ago and have done 7,000 miles. It now has grinding brakes will my warranty cover it?

This strikes us as a double problem. The first is what is causing the grinding brakes noise. The second is whether the terms of the warranty might cover it. And…

By James Foxall26th August 20217th September 2021
brake fluid
Maintenance

How do I top up my car’s brake fluid?

Other than pushing on the middle pedal, we don’t have much to do with our car’s brakes. But you should keep an eye on the reservoir of brake fluid and…

By James Foxall12th November 202015th January 2021
brake pads
Mechanical

I bought a used car that needed new brake pads after 6000 miles. Is this usual?

The car you bought was a 2016 Mazda CX-5. You bought it with 14,000 miles on the clock. It’s now done 20,000. The dealer you got the car from said…

By James Foxall2nd June 20206th July 2020
car brakes squeak
Mechanical

My car brakes squeak when I slow down. What does it mean?

After its steering, the brakes are probably the most important of your car’s controls. Sometimes car brakes squeak, squeal or screech depending on your viewpoint and the problem. This can…

By James Foxall16th July 20196th July 2020

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