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I'm in the market for a replacement car (secondhand) and the current front runner is a metallic red. I've always understood red paint to be notorious for fading. Recent internet research suggests that...
I was advised that the aircon in my wife's DS3 would need to be flushed to kill the bacteria in the system. Is this a sales ploy? The car had a pollen filter.
I've been fined 45 Euros for speeding in France. Do I need to tell my insurer? If so, will my insurance costs rise? Will the fact that I don't have any points, or UK driving convictions, influence the...
I have a 2014 Volvo XC60 Twin Turbo, which has done 40,000 miles. Should I have the oil pipes changed at the next service? I know you're often saying they can get blocked. I do a lot of long journeys,...
My daughter had a claim while she was on my car insurance two years ago. She has her own insurance now (with that claim registered). LV - who I'm insured with - have registered it as a claim against me,...
The engine management light came on in my 2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 diesel, which has done 42,000 miles. RAC diagnosed and exhaust and throttle control actuator fault, and felt that the turbo was about to...
Two weeks ago, I drove on a lane near my home which had just been treated with loose chippings. All the appropriate signage was there to adhere to 10mph, which is what I did. However, I immediately realised...
I bought new a BMW Tourer 520d in July 2016, it now has covered 11,000 miles. However, drivetrain fault indication recently appeared and the car fell into limp home mode. On contacting my local BMW dealer,...
My car is only worth £2500, should I still insure it fully comprehensive?
When the Ford Focus Millennium was made, did Ford have a number in front of the gearstick? My Focus has 0127 on the gearstick, does this mean anything?
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