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The cam shaft snapped on my Peugeot 1.6 diesel 508 SW - catastrophic engine failure. The car is less than five years old, fully serviced, 78k miles, levels all good, no warning lights. A new engine around...
I have a 59 plate BMW 1 Series 118d. For the past few weeks the DPF light has been coming on after about 10 mins after driving. My local garage says the DPF is block and needs replacing. I asked if they...
What are your views on the mechanical long term effects of stop start technology ? Not with standing modern engine oils being better, and environmental benefits ( at least on paper ) surely constant stop...
My two year old Audi Q3 (quattro) has developed a slight hesitation when accelerating, just as the turbo begins to take effect - 2200/2400 rpm. This only seems to happen when its been standing for a...
I am a driving instructor and run a 2013 Toyota Yaris 1.4 diesel, with 50,000 miles on the clock. The car had a new DPF fitted six months ago with new software and a manual update. The filter has clogged...
I've noticed a strange noise on my Ford Transit Connect when accelerating. It's only between certain revs and sounds a bit like a gurgle noise. I'm sure it's coming from under the bonnet. It's most noisy...
I own a diesel Audi A6 that has been affected by the Emissions Scandal. I get the car serviced later this year I would ideally like to use the main dealer, however I now wish to avoid the risk of them...
I recently bought a 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI. It had previously been sitting idle for a month or two, but drove fine on the trip home. However, after a few days it struggled to start, before braking...
There has been a lot of information recently on the TV, radio and newspapers regarding diesel cars and how damaging Nox emissions are to your health. I have heard that these emissions can be countered...
Can you offer suggestions for a nearly new replacement for our BMW 320d Touring? We do 15000 miles a year; we want a petrol engine; we want a high driving position; we need to be able to carry golf clubs;...
 

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