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I now do fewer than 6000 miles per year (local and annual 1000 miles overseas), mostly alone, and do not depend on the car for commuting. It has very little resale value. Is it worth buying a new car for...
The car turned left and made a noise like the exhaust had fallen off but it hadn't. Can not see anything unusual underneath. It sounded like it came from the back of the car on the passenger side. Any...
The back covers of both wing mirrors were flipped off in an automated carwash and one was badly damaged. Does the displayed disclaimer notice have any legal effect? I'm expecting their insurer's first...
The rear seatbelts on our owned from new Avensis do not allow general movement in use unlike the front seatbelts. Once set the belt tightens with passenger movement but will not release no matter how...
I have a Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9 CDTI with 215,000 miles. It has just had a new inlet manifold, cylinder head off to drill out two glow plugs, all put back together with a new head gasket and other gaskets,...
My Audi A3 headlights are not working when switched on, but the main beam light is staying on and won't go off...
I have a noise on the front end like road noise but louder. It is getting worse. The garage said it was a wheel bearing but they have changed the bearing and it is still the same. They have no more suggestions...
My September 2010 Volvo S60 2.0T Auto has done 36,000 miles. A very smooth engine. Would you recommend I have the cam belt replaced?
My daughter has a 3 yr old Mazda2. For some time it has suffered a knocking in the steering at or near full lock. Mazda dealer has regreased steering column on several occasions with only temporary improvement....
We are about to have the timing belt changed on our 2009 Scirocco TDi and have been advised by the dealer that as the engine needs to be removed to do this, it would be wise to change the water pump at...
 

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