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What the Clicks of the Handbrake Indicate

What do the "clicks" we hear when pulling the handbrake indicate? It is the sound of an internal mechanism that works somewhat like this: there is a fixed gear …Read all…
Posted on 21 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Citroen C2 (2003-2010 / MK 1)
How to Adjust the Handbrake on the Citroen C2?

In this tutorial, you will see how to adjust the handbrake on the Citroen C2, a very simple and quick operation. First, park the vehicle on a flat surface with …Read all…
Posted on 17 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Transit (2012-2024 / Custom)
How to Adjust the Handbrake Cable on the Ford Transit Custom

This guide provides instructions for adjusting the handbrake cable on the Ford Transit Custom. First, raise the vehicle and locate the handbrake cable and …Read all…
Posted on 15 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Fiat Punto (2005-2018 / MK 3, Puntoevo, 199, Grandepunto)
How to Adjust the Handbrake on a Fiat Punto

To adjust the handbrake on a Fiat Punto, park the car on a level surface and fully lower the lever. Move the front seats back and remove the plastic cover of …Read all…
Posted on 3 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Jeep Renegade (2014-2024 / )
What to Do If You See the Electronic Handbrake Maintenance Warning on a Jeep Renegade

A common fault on the Jeep Renegade is the electronic handbrake locking up; this issue is related to electrical systems, not mechanical faults. In some cases, …Read all…
Posted on 29 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Peugeot 208 (2012-2019 / A9, MK 1)
How to Adjust the Handbrake on the Peugeot 208?

In this tutorial, see how to adjust the handbrake on the Peugeot 208, a very simple and quick operation. First, park the vehicle on a level surface with the …Read all…
Posted on 25 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Reset the Electric Parking Brake on the Ford Focus

To reset the parking brake on the Ford Focus, produced from 2011 to 2018, you need to put the gear in P, neutral, and ensure the vehicle is stationary. Insert …Read all…
Posted on 22 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Gl (2012-2019 / X166, MK 2)
How to Reset the Electronic Handbrake on the Mercedes GL?

You can reset the electronic handbrake on the Mercedes GL by connecting a diagnostic tool to the vehicle's OBD port: this is located at the lower centre of the …Read all…
Posted on 9 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
IVECO Daily (2014-2026 / MK 5)
How to Disable the Handbrake of a 2025 Iveco Daily

The video explains a specific technical trick to completely disable the handbrake of an Iveco Daily by putting it in "towing" mode or "roll away" mode. This is …Read all…
Posted on 4 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Vauxhall Astra (2004-2010 / Astrah)
How to Adjust the Handbrake in the Opel Astra?

In this tutorial, you will see how to adjust the handbrake in the Opel Astra, a very simple and quick operation. First, park the vehicle on a flat surface with …Read all…
Posted on 3 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

How to Repair the Key Spring of the Peugeot 207?

Over time, frequent use of the key's flip mechanism in the vehicle, dozens of times a day, inevitably leads to wear of the internal spring. As shown in this video, replacing the spring is quite simple and takes little time. After opening the casing halfway, first position the key, then the spring housing, and finally insert the spring into the previously mentioned housing. Close the casing by rotating it clockwise, ensuring all components fit perfectly, and test the key's flip mechanism.

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