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I'm looking to buy a brand new BMW 120d. Can you tell me if the timing chain is still a problem on this engine, or have they solved the problem?
The first service on my Renault Scenic is due after 20,000 miles. A Renault mechanic suggested its a good idea to change the oil before that milestone - my present mileage is about 11,000. What do you...
I drive a 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 diesel. The other I started it and it cut out. It now won't start. Can you help?
I discovered a big pool of water in the driver side rear footwell a couple of weeks ago. Lifted carpet to get as much water out as possible and to try and dry it out - it's getting there, but periodically...
I'm in the process of trying to find a 3 Series BMW convertible. My budget will stretch to around 2007/2008 car from a trader. I want a petrol engine but would like to know any reliability issues or what...
I'm about to buy a 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI DSG estate with 19,000 miles on the clock. Its just had its first service at a dealer at three years old. Should I worry that it hasn't had a service for...
When driving the rev counter drops to zero and the red oil light flashes though engine still running. Checked oil levels which are ok. After switching off and starting again its ok until driven about 500...
Our 62 plate Golf 1.6TDI BlueMotion has had a totally flat battery twice in short succession, the upshot being it had to be towed by the AA to the Volkswagen garage who sold it (new). We had left nothing...
My son has a 2007 Ford Focus with 36,000 miles on the clock. A few months ago the oil light came on and oil leaked everywhere. The car was towed to a Ford garage where it has been serviced annually and...
I own a 2003 Vauxhall Meriva and the rear wiper has stopped working. I have changed the fuse and motor, but it still won't work. Any ideas?
 

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