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Further to the recent e-mails about animals in cars, when I worked in Kenya in the 1960s, there was a lady who travelled with her pet cheetah in the back of her coupe. Needless to say, she never had anything...
I recently purchased a newish brand of diesel fuel here in France. It stated on the pump that it was sulphur-free. The price was a few centimes more expensive per litre than my usual fuel. I have to say...
I wonder if you have an input to help me here. Car failed to start - engine started but then died immediately. The RAC said the car no longer recognised the key. My wife brought the spare key and we had...
I often see reference to a "Full Service History" in letters and answers in your newspaper column (and car adverts). The buyer should be warned that, in law, this only means that you are provided with...
I currently own an Alfa Romeo Brera SV JTS V6 Q4. The tax will have to be renewed in May 09. Can you tell me what it will be and when the new tax rate comes into force?
I've got an auto diesel Colt, March 05 reg, now out of warranty but with a further 3 years extended cover. There are now some 125,000 on the clock. A few weeks ago the gearbox appeared to seize. The garage...
With regard to J.K. and P.C. Their problem is the expression ‘right of way’. There is no place in motoring for right of way. The term is ‘priority’. Priority can only be given, not taken, as your correspondents...
I have a Ford Fiesta 1997, 1.25 Zetec. When I turn the key in the ignition the engine turns but it is as though there is no spark to continue the engine running and there is a knocking noise. Does anyone...
I live in the mountains in Southern Spain and own a year 2000 Mitsubishi Montero 1.8GDI. It has 83,000 kms on the clock and has given excellent service. However recently after travelling about 2kms from...
I would like to share with you my experience of using the DVLA website to pay my car tax. I recently purchased a £50 car tax through the DVLA website and payment was made using my Lloyds TSB Visa card,...
 

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