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My daughter owns a 2004 Renault Clio, with the 1.4 16V engine. She bought the car from an independent trader and it has been back several times already. It still has some warranty left. The problems surround...
Your review of the new Volkswagen Golf SV says that your test vehicle was fitted with a retractable towbar. Do you know if this is available as a factory fit? I ask because I can see no mention of towbars...
Please can you tell me where the tool kit is kept in a Mercedes Classic C180 Kompressor 2004 model?
I have a 2006 Jaguar XK convertible 2006 and the roof has stopped working. Do you or know of any inherent problems with the electric control systems on this car. Is there any specialists that you know...
Is standard or higher octane petrol used in EU economy testing? And is it worth paying the extra in an ordinary car?
My Ford Transit is using excessive oil, approx 1-litre per week. It's done 105,000 miles, mostly long distance, but since I've had it it's used for short local journeys. there's no excessive smoke and...
I have been very lucky, and have owned my 2006 Ford Mondeo since 6000 miles. Now at 140,000 miles, my only repair has been a reversing light sensor for £9. The car drives like new, although the inside...
I took my Jaguar XF Sportbrake 3.0 V6 Portfolio for its first service on 06/12/13 (new in March 2013) having covered 17,802 mainly motorway miles. I was told that all four tyres needed replacement although...
The electric windows have stopped working on the driver's side in my 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. I have checked fuse 20 as per the manual but there is no fuse there. Further research suggests it may be fuse 35...
I own a new Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT Bluemotion diesel. A few weeks ago the air conditioning stopped working. The local Volkswagen dealer diagnosed a damaged condenser, caused by a stone. I have questioned...
 

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