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  1. Volkswagen Passat GTE
    I recently purchased a 2020 Passat GTE ex-demo from a VW dealer, but sadly remotely without having driven one due to the lack of availability recently. I've noticed occasionally when under braking, if I'm for instance slowing down from 30mph for traffic lights which have just changed and B mode...
  2. BMW i3
    I want to change the discs and pads on my i3. Anyone have torque settings please. I also need them for strut mount bolts and the top shock nut. Tried paying for so called manuals online and it appears they are all a con
  3. First Generation Ampera and Volt
    Hi folks My MY12 Electron has been almost faultless in the five years I've had it. Recently I've noticed the braking feeling at bit strange and it doesn't sound mechanical (in a grating pad way!). It's been more than three years since it had any kind of service so I'm thinking I need to do...
  4. First Generation Ampera and Volt
    Hi all. Long time no speak(EV) ;-) Still have the Ampera and still enjoy driving it. Even more so now daily commute is shorter (when we're actually allowed out again, that is) as I can have it in sports mode all the time ;-) So at last MOT/Service they gave me a quote, just wanted to ask you...
  5. First Generation Ampera and Volt
    My Ampera has just come back from its 5th year service and MOT, and as always, it was a comedy of errors from Eden in Swindon. ? The health check came back as rear brake discs rusted, although brake pad wear was only 30%. I'm still under my 10year/Lifetime warranty, but I would be really...
  6. First Generation Ampera and Volt
    Hi, My rear brakes make an embarrassing farting noise when applied in wet weather. Discs are fine with no pitting, pads look almost new - thinking about dismantling and roughing them up, but has anyone else had this issue and solved it? 2012 Ampera with 36K miles LTM 186mpg
  7. General Nissan EV Discussion
    Hi All I have a problem and I am hoping someone can help me!! So in the cold weather my pbrake failed (assume froze) so manually released it per the manual. “Visit dealer” warning came up and red LED flashing on pbrake switch. So..... with these warning lights on the car will not drive...
  8. First Gen Nissan LEAF (LEAF24 & LEAF30)
    In our first couple of years owning our Leaf, we were told it needed new front discs & pads. We questioned this as the car was relatively new and hadn't done much mileage. Nissan replaced discs & pads in May 2017. 20,000 miles later, on a recent check-up due to an intermittent clicking when you...
  9. Renault ZOE
    Z0E has just had her 3 year service. As well as the usual 12v battery replacement, a broken front coil spring will be replaced under warranty and the state of the front discs and pads has been mentioned. With just 16k mikes it seems a bit premature that the discs and pads are on their service...
  10. First Gen Nissan LEAF (LEAF24 & LEAF30)
    Hi Everyone, I have a 64 plate Gen 2 Leaf. It has just been serviced & mot'd. I have noticed that when I park up, apply the foot brake and turn the car off, the brakes appear to re-engage when reversing. When I'm ready to leave, If I start to reverse backwards, I can feel the brakes...
  11. First Gen Nissan LEAF (LEAF24 & LEAF30)
    4yr old Leaf 24kw Acenta that has done 70,000 miles. Has been a great car so far, but recently the reversing has been getting stickier and stickier, is quite tight. Sometimes have to drive forward a little, then reverse again, then drive forward a bit more as it is so tight. Is worse first thing...
  12. First Generation Ampera and Volt
    Car is currently in for its 5th service at 4 years and 4 months old with 93k on the clock. Annual mileage has dropped so it is the anniversary of the last service. I have been told that all four discs are corroded and pitted. The fronts are the originals but the rears were replaced for it's...
  13. First Generation Ampera and Volt
    Day 4 - Taking car to Lookers Birmingham for its 5th annual service.. Put lookers into the sat nav (Eventually) it said it would take 53 mins it took more like 2 hours and it took me to a residential street with no dealers in sight! I pulled over and rang Lookers to get directions. We found a...
  14. Audi A3 e-tron
    I bought a used 2015 e-tron 2 months ago and I'm happy with everything except the brakes. They are fine for normal driving when you more or less only use the regen braking but the few times I've really needed to brake hard the response is terrible. There is absolutely no bite in the brakes at...
  15. First Gen Nissan LEAF (LEAF24 & LEAF30)
    I got the attached letter from Nissan ahead of my 1st MOT on my apparently 80kW LEAF!!!! If only :) Only 56kW out though, do these office people know anything about the products? "We have rewarded you with a complimentary MOT Test Warranty, which covers you up to £750 of repairs" So is this...
  16. First Generation Ampera and Volt
    Started hearing a high piched churr on and off from one rear corner, wheel was just warm compared to the others so looks like a sticking brake, the disc has a clean line right at the edge. Anyone had this before ?
  17. First Generation Ampera and Volt
    ....it failed due to "Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear (Axle 2)" I was told at the last service that the rear discs were pitted but thought they might last until the next service (7.5k until 80k). Total cost for MOT, discs and pads was £406.60, this was with the Vauxhall Driver's Club...
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