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Had two tyres destroyed by potholes (no compensation from council) and I would like to change to higher profile tyres. What sizes could I fit?
The car has done 40,000 miles. The blow-plugs have been renewed yet still the engine is reluctant to fire-up first-thing in the morning. It requires a long churn. It starts briskly for the rest...
I have fault codes u2105 (no comms with ECU) and u2139 (no comms with steering column). Any advice on locating the actual problem, as it needs resolving for the MOT?
I am about to take delivery of a new Skoda Yeti 1.2TSI petrol for my daughter and her partner, who know little about cars. Please advise best procedures for running the car in, engine and transmission...
Just been told that my 2010 model Hyundai i30 requires to have new rear discs and pads after only 27800 miles and its third annual service. Nothing untoward was picked up in Years 1 and 2 and I have...
I'm having trouble starting my van when the engine is warm. I've just had a new timing chain put on by my mechanic and since then I have this problem. He has had it back and connected it to the diagnostic...
Does the crank sensor read the flywheel - ie, if the flywheel is worn would it tell cam sensor that the timing is out?
My wife has recently acquired a three-year old Nissan Note Techna 1.6 Auto (2010) which recommends 95 Octane unleaded petrol. Some garages only stock 91 and 97 Octane petrol. What is the downside with...
I bought a Ferrari 612 F1A '04 from a specialist. I love the car. Due to weather I haven't driven it much. I am in week 10 of its 12 week warranty. I have only used the 'd' setting on the gearbox. In the...
At the recent MOT of my 2007, MX5 with 23k miles on clock, (not franchised dealer) I was advised the front brake disks were scoured on the inside faces. The external (visible faces) are perfectly smooth,...
 

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