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Why no info on CAM chain or belt for Volvo? Can you add it?
Our MB/Smart Service Dept reckon we will need a new engine at 70,000 miles. The car goes as well and uses the same amount of oil at 65000, current mileage, as it did at 44000 miles; about 2Lt/10000miles....
When I got home after driving my Citroen Berlingo, parked up and had a cup of tea. There was a loud bang and hiss - on investigating the rear of the car was down to the arches on both sides - any ideas?...
Is the Ford C-MAX 2007 diesel auto 1.6 any good? Looking for a cheap small auto diesel for work.
I have a 2007 Focus 1.6 TDCI 110 DPF with 89,000miles. Got it eight months ago when it had 82,000 and was fantastic until recently when I noticed a drop in mpg from around 45-50mpg to 35-40. I live in...
I love my new Subaru but occasionally the acceleration feels stuttery, it's not smooth. Usually on the first acceleration of the day. I am careful not to push hard when the engine is cold and the blue...
Car transmission working well from P to other gears but after using the brakes car the car won't change from D or R and won't 'creep' unless I step on gas pedal. I checked fluid level and it is fine. No...
The engine occassionally has what I can only describe as a 'hickup' at about 1500 RPM - feels slightly like a misfire on the injectors, but as it only happens at those revs - could it the fault be with...
My Grand Cherokee suffered major mechanical failure last week while on motorway. oil leak in Diff lead to rear axel damage. It is a dealer bought and serviced car. It has done 30,000 miles and is a Jan...
I have owned a SEAT Altea XL from new. It was serviced and, when necessary, MOT tested by the supplying dealer (Perrys, Aylesbury) each April for four years. In April this year it was serviced and MOT...
 

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