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I purchased BMW insured extended warranty last year for my 320d E90. At the end of Jan 2013 my turbo failed and intercoolers needed to be replaced. I have kept up with the servicing requirements and had...
I went from a dual mass to solid flywheel but I still have a noise when the car is idle. Dip the clutch and it stops - the garage said it's cos I went to solid.
The handbook in my Mercedes-Benz C-Class advises to use premium type unleaded petrol. However two other owners with similar cars say they use standard petrol. What should I use?
Looking through my service bill (main dealer - Lancaster Volvo Reading) and find the labour charge for replacing 2 side-lamp bulbs (dim so possible MOT fail) was £36. Can this really be right? When contacted...
I have noticed in the last couple of weeks that my 08 plate Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Zetec is not running very smoothly. When at traffic lights for example, the whole car seems to shake slightly as the engine...
I have just acquired a Citroen C8 and a warning came up on the panel that the diesel additive needed attention, and to get a local dealer to look at it.
My Hyundai i30 Comfort 1.6 CRDi (reg. March 2010 (51k)) needs new tyres. What do you recommend? The original tyres lasted very well, but previous replacements (caused through punctures) have worn a lot...
I currently have an 08 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDIS which seems to stumble from one diesel related issue to another, so I am looking to cut my losses and go back to a petrol estate, however choices seem...
A year a go we gave our Seat Ibiza to Georgia Car Sales in Andover as they offered an allegedly reputable sale or return service. They were part of the Hampshire County Council 'Buy With Confidence Scheme'....
I am almost ready to replace the tyres on my Jaguar X-Type 2005 saloon. The main requirements are quietness, ride and economy. What do you suggest? They are currently 19", but would I see a difference...
 

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