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My 2002 series Megane has a very noisy wiper on the driver's side. In light rain it squeaks on the up stroke only. No problem in heavy rain. I have tried new blades with no success.
I have a five-year old MX-5, with less than 17,000 miles on the clock, and it is in 'perfect' condition, with full Mazda service history, and one careful lady owner. At the recent MoT, it was reported...
I own a silver Toyota Corolla saloon, and am having trouble removing some stubborn stains from the bodywork. My mechanic tells me they were most likely caused by sun-cream from hands and that they can't...
I have a dipped beam headlight bulb on my 2009 Audi A6 2.0TDI SE which has blown. How can I tell whether the bulb is Halogen or Xenon?
My Nissan Connect sat-nav/ICE unit has failed and Glynn Hopkin are quoting £2615 + VAT to replace. I am waiting on Nissan Customer Care to respond with their contribution as my car was three weeks out...
I am storing my 2010 Mercedes-Benz 200CDi Blue Efficiency in my garage for six months. It's declared SORN. Should I have the engine run for 10 minutes or so every month, or does that do more harm than...
The button on my car key (automatic central locking/unlocking) is wearing out and not working properly anymore. How do I get a replacement key?
Why do manufacturers use cam belts rather than chains on engines? Since a belt needs changing between 40-80k miles (model dependent) at a cost of £300+ and the failure of a belt would cost a lot more to...
Do you advocate driving an automatic car with both feet?
I have a 2011 Audi 1.4 TFSI which has covered 6000 miles. It was filled initially with Longlife oil (VW 50400). The dealer says it should not be changed for another year. Am I right to insist that oil...
 

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