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I have just bought a 2009 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI Style 90. There is no mention of a DPF on any of the documents I have. Please could you advise, as there is so much conflicting information out there?
I have a 2006 Mondeo diesel with 112,000 miles. It's always been main dealer serviced. What difference to the value of the car would it make if a one-man operation services it but uses all the correct...
I ordered an XC90 in June. On the order it stated that a temporary spare wheel would be supplied FOC. When I collected the car in October the invoice stated the same. However, on hand over, the car was...
My car has started to cut out, been happening for the last two weeks with increasing regularity. I've only been driving it for 3-5 miles each journey, and it normally cuts out at least once on each trip...
I have a Peugeot 206 HDi. When I insert my key and turn the ignition on all power is cut off from the battery; car goes completely dead. This happens when the key hits position three. You can hear the...
My Vauxhall Omega went in for full service (80,000 miles) plus timing belt change, ignition plugs and brake fluid change. I requested that if additional work was required I would be phoned. A rear spring...
My mother has a Y-Reg Golf hatch which has a very wet drivers side carpet owing to the, garage thinks, blocked drain holes. Are these supposed to be checked during services, and is £2-300 a fair price...
I currently drive 20,000 miles a year on a 120 mile round trip commute which is mainly motorway and have a 6 year old Mazda 6 diesel with 120k on the clock. This is a reliable car and will probably keep...
The clutch pedal was not springing back up and I had to lift it with my foot. Now I cannot get the car, a Peugeot 406, into first gear.
I have a RX450h which I have had from new in Jan 2010. I have already done 65,000 miles and wanted to know what was the expected life of the vehicle? I have it regularly serviced by Lexus in Poole, but...
 

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