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I own a 2002 Ford Fusion – which I love - but it is quite noisy in the back on long runs, as the boot floor/load area is not sound proofed. Would it be beneficial to out a layer of sound deadening material...
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I have been offered a friend's Volvo V60 D5 automatic. The car has covered 45,000 miles and is used to tow a caravan. Am I buying into problems for te near future with the auto box?
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The oil level in my 2009 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel is increasing and I have to change the oil every two weeks to save the engine. The coolant level doesn't change and the oil isn't murky when I change it,...
I'm thinking of buying a 2008 Honda Jazz. Can you tell me if it has a CVT gearbox?
I have purchased a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. However, it uses lots of fuel and I'm getting about 21mpg. Is this normal? And if not, what could be causing it?
My 2013 petrol engined KIA Carens will be left on our drive from 6 January to 4 February, whilst we are on a cruise. Are there any procedures I should be carry out on the car before we leave it. Is it...
I've recently bought a Toyota MR2, but am having problems with air appearing in the coolant. I've changed for new the following: Radiator Major cooling hoses Water pump Thermostat Rad cap I've also...
I can't find location of coolant sensor on my 2001 Ford Ka. I've replaced all the coolant system apart from this, can you help?
 

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