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Have K-reg Nissan Micra, starts fine then jumps and judders when driving, sometimes stops after few miles, then drive it later and nothing feels wrong?
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I own a Toyota Corolla Verso 2.2 D4D. The Toyota dealer recommended that I not run the car on diesel purchased from supermarkets (do you agree with him?). Also, that I use an injector cleaner once very...
My Ford Kuga 162ps Powershift is currently running on the factory fitted Continental ContiPremium Contact 2 235/50 R 18 tyres. At speed on certain surfaces these tyres transmit quite a lot of noise into...
I conducted a HPI check on my car prior to selling and found out that it had been clocked. I bought the car in March 2009 with just 16(!) miles on the clock, the documentation states this also, it was...
Does anyone know how to remove the oil dipstick pipe from the sump/engine block on a 2003 Corsa C 1.0 12v (Z10XE engine), as I have to remove it so that I can replace the heatshield. I've heard that the...
In your reply to an email from AL of Blackburn you say your feedback shows that little-used, water-cooled Porsches are more likely to show serious problems than those that are used daily. We purchased...
I live in Germany and intend to import an Audi A2 for use in the North West of the UK as it has an aluminium body, so it should prevent salt spray corrosion. What changes are required other than head...
I've got a 2004 Megane 2 dCi80 and I've noticed the coolant level is below minimum - it's service is due towards the end of the year but I know I should top the coolant up. What do you reckon I should...
My car loses power after five minutes of driving. There is a beep and then an Antipollution Fault appears. Why does my car lose power after the Antipollution Fault is displayed?
 

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