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Thanks all again. Interesting on the relationship between the ABS and EPB, I like to learn more about such things. Worlds away from my first car, a Cavalier Mk2, where I happily fixed faults and problems (too regularly) without having to second guess cause, and could get parts off the shelf...

So a minor update... I'm trying to "self-help" as I am a long way from a specialist, so I'm probably about a month away from being able to get the car looked at properly with a diagnostics machine. It needs other jobs doing anyway so the trip will happen regardless of whether I fix this issue...

Thanks all for your warm words of reassurance :0036: Good news is that after an overnight battery disconnect and full charge, it's now a permanent fault, which is always preferable to an intermittent fault. I've now read the other linked thread, and two points which are not quite conclusive...

So a bit of a long-winded issue... Had the full set of above fault lights appear a couple of times recently, seemed to be when the EPB was coming on when switching the ignition off. Assumed to be random gremlins as they cleared on ignition until a bigger problem today. After being parked up...

Thanks, that is a bit better value and I might go down that route, and also means I don't need to wait 3 weeks for my other half to return from a family visit! Patience isn't my thing... And thanks for the offer of help, though I'm in North Wales so a little out of the way. Incidentally, what...

Yes, Blackcircles or Tyre-shopper have good coverage locally and decent prices. Neither list the OE 285/40/18 size though, only one I can find is ATS at £352 a piece! Might look at the Pilot too. I've previously had good experiences with Falken on a variety of cars including a Daimler V12...

Thanks, will consider.

Hi. My QPV is in need of a brake fluid change. It has been noticeably spongy since a few hot authobahn slowdowns, and although safe (it's since gone through MOT with good brake readings) I want to get it done. Pads and discs are relatively new and in good condition. no glazing etc. I'm...

Now that I am out and mobile again (I live in Wales so have been under house arrest for a while!), it's time to get the tyres changed. Intention is 275/45/18 on the back (instead of 285/40/18) due to high cost and that I don't like Pirelli. I've checked the dimensions and it's within 3% of the...

Yes indeedy! Have just re-checked and I am not seeing things - 235/50 ZR18 all round - and with the tape measure have confirmed the rear rims are 10.5" and front 8.5". So some tyre fitter somewhere has been a bit reckless to put it mildly. With hindsight, now wish I'd dug deeper on the tyres...

Yup, manual says 285/40 ZR18 hence I'm looking at close suitable alternative sizes as I don't want to be stuck with Pirelli's (at any price) and also haven't been able to source any within 100+ miles of home (North Wales). I know strictly speaking should match the manual, but seeing as it isn't...

I'm new to the forum, and have done quite a big trawl on tyres and have established that most owners do not like Pirellis, but haven't found the specific info I need. So apologies if I have missed it! I've had my 2008 QP for about a year now, and the tyres are now coming up for replacement. It...