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The reversing sensor warning (in the offside 'B' pillar?) sounds when using the indicators and when braking. Any suggestions?
Please can you advise me if it will be okay to charge my engine battery on my Ford Transit 2.2 autoroller 200 motorhome using a 12 volt trickle battery charger {spec is input 15vdc 300ma 4.5w charging...
I had cam belt replaced by a garage and since then I keep getting a knocking noise. Today I checked under the car and the nearside drive shaft moves freely and knocks when pushed. The mechanic has been...
I purchased a brand new Golf 1.4 TSI 5dr in Sept 2011 and have been very happy with it. When it was parked at home 2 days ago I noticed that both front windows were completely open (I had left them closed)....
My son in law took off his plug leads and didn't notice how to put them back. Would it be possible for you to tell me which plugs go where?
Could anybody tell me if a Fiat Doblo 1.9 MultiJet 06 plate van has a turbo in it. If this was to break would it have these symptoms - lack of power, makes a racket.
We bought a new car on finance in January 2012. After 5 weeks all the lights on the dashboard came on and the car went into the garage. They "fixed" the car after 2 weeks and I picked it up on the Friday....
The temperature gauge in my Fiesta reads 'normal' but the water in the coolant reservoir keeps boiling. I was advised to change the thermostat which i did but it made no differance, I since noticed the...
I purchased the above used car from the Lookers Renault Dealership in Stockport on the 12/05/11. On the 25/03/12, I went to my car and it was full of smoke, The next day I rang up the dealership where...
I have a 56 plate Vauxhall Corsa with 40,000 miles. I have taken it to garage as it is losing water and when checked the oil and water are mixing. The garage has quoted £900 to fix and also advised me...
 

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