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I have a BMW 335i with 255/40 (rear) and 225/45 (front) run-flats. Both sets are original fit and have 23k miles on them. I still have 4mm plus on the rears and 5mm plus on fronts. I will change the rears...
I have been reading your column for many years and have noted the frequency with which the problem of poor quality European components crops up, particularly with respect to front suspension and speed...
My Peugeot 406 HD90, now 5 years old is fitted with factory satnav. I have not used it a great deal locally but now, about to go away, I find it unreadable. The main dealer states that it has to be returned...
Is there a good reason why cars do not have a grab handle above the drivers door? I've moved one such handle from the rear of my Colt to the drivers side as the fittings were already in place but am unable...
I purchased a new Citroen C4 Cool edition in July 2007. It was due its first service in July for 2 year's use or 20,000 miles. I had only done 10,000 miles but the service went ahead at a Citroen garage....
Despite its somewhat boastful "Just like a Golf" advertising campaign, presumably Volkswagen will not be comparing the aircon systems of other cars with its own. My Golf V Sport (just a few weeks past...
Please can you tell me where I can obtain the special tools that are needed to change the cambelt on my 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8CRD? My local Chrysler dealer first told me that they don't supply...
I read with interest the e-mail headed "Half Braked". I too have had DSC failures on two BMW E90 Series cars. One was registered May 2006, the other Jan 2007. Speaking to BMW mechanics at my local franchise...
How can I find if my old car is still around? Also, my son needs some transport and I thought of a scooter. Any ideas please? I've looked at them from £500 upwards but it's 55 yrs since I had one
I bought a 02 plate Rover 25 for £1,700 on 19-05-2009 from a trader. My car which he took in part exchange is still on his website for sale. The Rover I bought from him broke down on 19-09-2009 (4 months)...
 

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