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At the moment I am being subjected to disturbing fumes that enter the cabin whenever the heater is operated. I have had the exhaust checked and that is OK. Mileage is 87000. Could you suggest possible...
I refer to the problem of the hesitancy associated with the VW DSG gearbox and the danger this causes when pulling out of road junctions and entering islands. I know you have covered this subject before...
Can you advise me where to find the engine identification number on a Ford Fiesta 1.2 R-reg?
My Voyager suffers from wheel wobble uneven tyre wear and noisy suspension. Is 4 wheel allignment at approx £90 worthwhile?
I have a 03 Leon 1.4 petrol. Yesterday the engine warning light (Diagnosis/warning of excess pollution) came on. All the time, not flashing. There also seems to be a lack of power and the engine rumbles...
Is there a recall on Passat 56-plate? And what can I expect from my local VW centre?
I booked my daughters car in for its second service with GMD Durham at 27,062miles. Its first was at 13,068 miles carried out by Petch in Darlington. They reported that the front pads were 98% worn and...
I have an ongoing problem with the clutch on my Golf. It is okay at start-up but after driving for about 10 miles there is no pressure at all and pedal sticks to floor. It will not pump back up, and...
My Volvo S60 has a full service history, but about 500 miles ago the engine system service light kept coming on then going off, etc. The car drops power slightly for a few secs then drives ok but the...
My Instruction Manual say's that the Timing belt should be changed at 70K miles. My Skoda Dealer now tells me that this has been changed and the belt should be changed after 3 years even though the car...
 

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