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My 1999 Ford Focus has started behaving erratically. A few weeks ago the revs started to jump to 1400rpm when the engine was warmed up, while other times it’ll drop to 750rpm and cause the engine to labour....
The windscreen wipers on my 1999 Peugeot 406 only work only 8/9 wipes and then stop. Any idea what’s going wrong?
I own a Honda Jazz CVT is fitted with paddle levers and consider it to be an automatic. However, a friend has told me that the paddle levers actually make it a manual – is this correct? I turned 70 this...
I’ve just bought a new Vauxhall Astra SRI, but noticed a buzzing noise at around 30/40mph. Any idea what’s causing it?
We have bought a new Honda Jazz, which includes an optional rear view camera at a cost of £765. However, we’re very unhappy with the camera as we cannot see anything due to its position. We emailed Honda...
I have 20-inch wheels on my new Audi Q5 and am looking to purchase winter tyres. Do I have to stick with the 20s or can I fit smaller wheels?
I have just bought a new petrol Nissan Qashqai, can you tell me the best method for 'running it in'?
I bought a 2010 Audi A8 last year, but have always felt that something was not quite right with it. The problems started under light acceleration, with a lag in power then a sudden surge. I initially put...
I'm having problems with the gear selector on my 2007 Vauxhall Corsa: it sticks in park and can take five minutes of wiggling to free it. Is this a common fault on this model?
I have a leased Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dci. It has been in the garage for seven weeks due to a blown injector causing the lubrication on cylinder No 1 to wash away and wreck the engine (according to the Nissan...
 

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