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I have owned a 2011 Volvo V50 D2 DRIVe 1.6 bought as a demonstrator in May 2011 with only 11 miles on the clock at the time of purchase. After approximately 2000 miles the gearbox developed a clunk when...
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My wife bought a one year old Ford Fiesta in July 2011 from Wilson Auctions. In November we noticed the carpets were soaking and on bringing it to the Ford Garage, they said its a bulkhead leak and will...
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Will the removal of a DPF affect the MOT after April 2012?
I have a Volvo V40 52 plate. In 2009 I reported a noise from the engine to my Volvo garage and they diagnosed a VVT (variable valve timing unit) problem. This was replaced but the noise came back after...
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I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2000yr. A few weeks ago I was driving and the car cut out, stereo and lights work ( ruling out battery ) but the windows wouldnt go up and down. I took it to a garage and they...
I have a 51 plate Astra 1.6. The problem is all the windows steam up after 10 mins. The heater is working on all speeds and all the vents are blowing hot air OK, but the windows are still not clearing...
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