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I wondered if you may be able to help me with a problem I have on my 56 plate 2.0-litre petrol Honda FRV. It has a very odd flat spot which manifests its self at about 2000rpm and again at about 3000rpm....
I have 2001 Cadillac DeVille Limousine. We changed the power steering servo pump, but we still struggle to turn the steering wheel when the car is stopped. It's easier to steer when I push the gas pedal....
I bought a Fabia vRS in February and it has the oil usage problem. The had the consumption test done and was informed that it was to have the breather modification done. Since then the car is still using...
I am touring on the continent with my 2005 CRV 2,2 CDTi (89,000 miles) towing a caravan, which I have done with this car since 2007 when I bought it. Cruising at around 50mph on the motorway the engine...
My partner's 7000 mile Mini makes a noise that would have been regarded as tappets once-upon-a-time. Have you heard any reports as to problems?
We have a 2009 SEAT Altea Freetrack with 49k miles and FSH. The FSH is not from the main dealer as that is 35 miles away, so it's done at a trusted independent. The car has had a number of the typical...
Where are the fuses for cigarette lighter and back windscreen wiper on a Ford Ka? I know the fuse box is beside steering wheel.
At the end of March we purchased a Honda Civic 2003 S Type car with 58850 miles on the clock, as part of the deal we had the car serviced and MOT'd at the same time. We recently noticed squeaking from...
Do you think run flat tyres are prone to more wear than normal tyres? I have a MINI Cooper S on a 57 plate and replaced the original front Dunlop Sport SP01 run flats at 14k. The replacement Conti Premium...
I have an X-Reg SEAT Leon. When I lock the car with the key fob it locks all of the doors OK but when I walk away the car then unlocks its self and sends the front windows down. As you are driving the...
 

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