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The DPF warning light appeared on the dash for the first time with no other issues at all with car. I checked with my handbook for advice which l followed to the letter reset the regeneration system but...
I have Just purchased a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 diesel (as i couldn't find a 2.2 Mitsubishi engined one in my area) I am assuming that it has a timing belt and not chain? Additionally - my vehicle...
I have a Volkswagen Transporter 102PS 2010 with 43,000 miles coming up to five years old. It will have its cam belt changed shortly. Will it need a new water pump fitted as as well?
My 2013 Ford Focus Ecoboost 1.0L uses so much coolant. I have had a the expansion tank and hosing replaced due to this leaking but still uses on average half a tank of coolant per day! (I average around...
How long do you think the battery on a Mercedes C-Class should last? I've just had to have a second new one fitted (3 months outside warranty) Each one has lasted 18 months roughly. Mercedes refused...
I am having an issue with my brake lights. The just do not work as of yesterday. All the other lights in the rear cluster do work except the brake lights including the central brake lights at the top of...
Despite driving in a 'DPF friendly' way my 2010 RAV4 SR150 auto has a blocked DPF at 67000 miles which won't regenerate. Toyota won't cover this want £1800 approx to replace. Is it worth trying Terraclean...
Following breakdown of my MINI Cooper hatch 16 with 05 plate in December, I took it to an independent garage for repair. They identified two faulty gear change cables (part no. 25117547369) which they...
Five years ago I purchased in the UK a 2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.0 litre petrol, one previous lady owner with 43,000 miles and a Jaguar service history. Since then, I moved to Cyprus and brought the car with...
Arnold Clark has confirmed its £3300 plus quotation for a new DPF for a Fiat Sedici. Is it cast in gold? What are your thoughts on the DPF being professionally cleaned, such as by the DPF Clean Team, as...
 

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