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I have just purchased a 2007 Citroen C4 automatic and have noticed a distinct whining noise when the speed is in between 34-38mph. At 35mph the noise is constant. I returned the car to the dealer for them...
I am the owner of a Jaguar X-Type Estate registered in October 2008 and it has a rusty rear sub-frame. Jaguar completely deny responsibility and I have a letter from them stating "Surface corrosion is...
I purchased a Ford Direct Mondeo 1.8 TDCI on 9 March 2009 (with 12,800 miles). During April, when the weather got warmer, I ascertained the air conditioning was not working. On 29 April I arranged for...
I am about to go to Small Claims Court on the 21 September and I am terrified. I feel there is a claim to be heard. It started last August when I purchased a Ford Focus diesel 1.8-litre from a local garage....
I signed an order and paid the deposit on a new Audi A3 Cabriolet automatic on 24 May and the order says for delivery in mid-September (although the dealer expected it by mid-August). I got a lot of flannel...
I bought a 2006-registered Skoda Fabia in December 2008. The car had 47,000 miles and was in good condition. At the time of purchase, I was given 12 months' Skoda warranty and was asked if I wish to extend...
Recently my Vauxhall Zafira went from being a superb gearbox to a bag of nuts in the palm of my hand. The only gears I had were third and fourth. I got relayed to a local garage, and when they looked at...
I started looking for a nearly new car and agreed a price of £10,500. I had no idea what my 2005 Mondeo TDCI Ghia was worth so trusted the dealer, who informed me that the book part-ex price on my car...
I went to look at a 2008 57-plate Golf GTi Edition 30 yesterday. It looked like a good car, and as it was end of the month I got a good deal, as I paid cash and am to collect the vehicle on Saturday. Today,...
Please can you advise me of what steps to take if the dealership tries to charge me for a replacement clutch? I purchased a used Honda 10 weeks ago, they are checking tomorrow if it is due to mechanical...
 

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