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I have a highly embarrassing problem: Top-up water has inadvertently been poured into the oil filler of my 2002 Porsche Boxster, the engine has NOT been run. The car is in a difficult position to jack...
My Vauxhall Astra is blowing smoke and the engine management light has come on. I have been told that its the EGR valve. Its been cleaned out properly. But isn still smoking and juddering. Do you think...
I am having some problems with my 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro van. The engine has virtually no power until it reaches 25000rpm. I’ve changed the air filter, mass air flow meter/sensor boost pressure sensor, and...
My father is about to change his Land Rover Freelander 2 for a new car and has offered me his old car. I am very tempted by this kind offer as it will give me a bigger and more versatile vehicle for my...
My 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is starting to make a clatter on start-up, which lasts for 30 seconds. My local dealer has said that nothing shows on diagnostics and once running the car is fine. Can you offer...
I bought my 2011 Nissan X-Trail about nine months ago and it's still under warranty. However, over the past few weeks, I've noticed an engine whistle which is getting louder. Is this a problem and does...
Can the rear window of a 20 year old Audi Cabriolet E be replaced without a whole new hood being bought?
I am having some problems with the automatic gearbox on my Peugeot 2008. When overtaking the kickdown works ok, but the tiptronic gearbox does not change up again and I have to change up manually. The...
I'm considering installing an in-car camera for my Jeep Cherokee. There seems to be a plethora of such items on the market and I wonder, therefore, whether you can assist in recommending one for my car?
My Audi A6 2.5 TDI takes ages to start. I suspect air in the fuel line. Any ideas where this might get in and any tips on fixing it? I
 

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