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March 07 Matiz SE 1.0 10K miles. Engine management light came on and it's firing intermittently. Coil failure diagnosed - replaced. Still firing unevenly but less so and warning light not on. New coil...
I have a Volkswagen Eos 1.4 160 BHP 2009. Have persistent flat spot on takeoff, VW acknowledge it is there but have not come up with a modification. Have you had similar complaints?
There is an small oil leak through the joint at the bottom of the rear of the gearbox on my 2.5 year old Fiesta purchased new May 2009 with 16000 miles on the clock (1.4 petrol). Obviously this is a warranty...
I have an 08 plate Audi A3, owned from new, which has done 48,500 miles. The differential has broken, requiring a new gearbox. Audi UK have washed their hands of it and the dealer are reluctant to pay...
My wife was recently hit from behind and her 1999 Micra 1.3 Inspiration has damage to the rear bumper and tailgate. Bearing in mind the age of the car, what would be the current market value? It has done...
The economy light has gone out in the dash of my Toyota Carina E. Does this mean I new bulb? If yes, can I get to it from the back of the dash?
I had a rear end no fault accident. I paid £2750 for the car and only had it for 3 weeks. The insurers have written the car off as a class C and offered me £2250 in settlement. I have complained and not...
My MINI's wipers only operate at 'fast' speed. Do we have a motor component failure?
I'm having trouble starting my Ford Focus in the mornings. I've changed the battery, but it sounds like the engine is struggling to turn over. However, once it has started (jump leads), it will start every...
You recently referred to modern fuel being hygroscopic (absorbs moisture) and the problems this can cause with emulsified fuel blocking fuel lines. My wife owns a Kia Picanto with a 1.25 petrol engine...
 

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