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I'm about to buy a new Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI Elegance estate. I want to protect the car, as far as possible, from the beginning, as I intend to keep it until it falls to bits. My question is, whether you...
I have a 2002 Peugeot 406 Coupe 2.2 petrol. I have just been told that intermittent electrical fault - causing 'Brake System Defective' message to appear approx 1 out of 3 times when I turn on the engine,...
My wife downsized from a Vauxhall Zafira to a brand new '58 plate Mazda 2 1.3TS2 using Mazda Finance. The Mazda 2 was chosen for its reputation as being a fun, reliable car. The car was collected on 1st...
I recently had the rear tyres replaced on my 2003 E39 BMW 5 Series 2.5SE (not runflats). The garage recommended Dunlop Sport3000 instead of the original fit Pirelli. The speed rating is W which is well...
I bought a used Ford Fusion in June from Bristol Street Motors and paid £450 for a warranty. It will require a MOT in February and I intend to phase in an interim service at the same time. I am concerned...
Many thanks for the recommendation of Hearn Brothers in Brixton, London in your Good Garage Guide I have been delighted with the level of service I have received there on many occasions.
I bought a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Comfort with Air Con, reg VX02 CUC at auction. Could you please tell me why the road tax is £145? I have looked at about 20 other Corsas and the tax is between £115 and £120....
There has been much in the press about photocard licence renewal and I was delighted to read your recent tip that DVLA would now accept a digital photo, held on file by the Passport Agency. Unfortunately,...
Since this cold weather has crept in my Fusion 1.4 petrol turns to an ice cube in the mornings. When I start it I get a regular tap every 2-3 seconds from the engine, which raises in pitch with the rpm...
I have a problem. On a well-used route there are two 30MPH SLOW DOWN signs, neither of which appear to be working. So how do I tell the police without admitting I have exceeded the speed limit?
 

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