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I have a Peugeot 307 SW HDI, bought new, 2002 or 2003 (not ex fleet!). 83,000 miles. I know the DPF needs dealing with but can a local service centre clean the filter as I certainly don't want a Peugeot...
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I wondered what could be wrong with my car so I don't get quoted incorrectly by a garage (just because I am female). I have had my car for approximately two months which was bought privately. For the...
Still very pleased with my 307 cc which I bought after receiving your great advice four years ago. The back brakes are worn and make a screeching noise, so I have been told by my local Peugeot garage that...
On 23rd July 2012 I was involved in a minor accident. The circumstances were (at least in my mind) pretty straightforward. I had entered the Waitrose carpark in Wantage. The carpark was about two thirds...
I have a W reg 1.8 Ghia which has suddenly started overrevving - to 4,500 rpm. It is intermittent but getting worse and therefore no engine braking is available. I have disconnected battery to reset...
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I want replace the 2000cc petrol engine with a diesel from 1500cc to 1800cc in my Suzuki Grand Vitara.
My MOT has come back with three advisorys - leaking shocks, treads down to 3, but the one that worries me is that they said the rear of my fuel tank is badly corroded and will need to be replaced within...
 

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