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Having experienced too many punctures and splits with my Ford S Max 235/45 tyres I wish to replace the wheels and tyres with something more appropriate and long lasting. Could you recommend a wheel size...
For several weeks, I've had an intermitent hesitation under acceleration on my Vauxhall Zafira B 1.8-litre petrol. I have been told to perform a pedal test and I have the ECN code of 036504 come up. What...
My 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK200 has 225x45/17 on the front and 245/40R on the rear. I can't source any of the rear tyres, and have been advised by my local Mercedes-Benz dealer to change the rear wheels....
My 2002 Honda Accord Executive driver's footwell fills with water. I have removed the pollen filter, but the problem persists.
Two garages have returned my P-registered Polo (65,000 miles) saying they cannot trace a combination of heavy rumbling/vibration from the rear of the vehicle - particularly when stationary. The exhaust...
Driving with the cruise on for 60-65 minutes, I stop for a stretch, which takes around 10-15 minutes. Back on the road cruise control will not set, and it takes around 25 minutes before I can set it again....
The timing chain has jumped on my VW Polo 1.2 2003 model at 38K miles. VW customer services UK have refused to contribute to pay for repairs as a goodwill gesture, even though the timing chain jumping...
When my clutch is released sitting in neutral there is a buzzing noise from the gearbox area, and can be heard within the car. And in first and second gear, the noise is also audible but not as loud. I...
Re a recent query re DAB radio - at the moment I would advise people do nothing. DAB will most likely prove a white elephant, overtaken by internet radio. But whether that happens or not the DAB infrastructure...
I know you are not in favour of supermarket fuel, so I decided to check it out against my normal fuel which is Shell regular diesel. I drive a Nissan Pathfinder and for my test I drove from Cheshire...
 

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