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CR-V had issues from new with wheel alignment finally resolved at aprox 28k. Honda just advised in reply to me concern re juddering in the steering when turning that I need a Diff Flush (£117) and more...
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I’m thinking of buying a used Honda Jazz 1.4 iVTEC ES (Manual), up to two years old, to be used mostly on daily 30 mile round trips to work. At the following website drivers reported that the Jazz’s...
I am having problems when I start my car on a morning when its been wet and cold, or standing more than a day. It sometimes either makes like a vibration feeling and then stops, or sounds as if it's...
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The handbook for my new 2011 Qashqai 4X4 directs that wheels should be switched front to back every 3000 miles. That seems very frequent to me and means I will be in and out of my local tyre fitting garage...
My oil light came on so I went to Halfords to be sold 2l of oil for £21, own brand. I was left with the distinct impression that only this oil would do and if I were stupid enough to put anything else...
Heating has packed up on my ford fiesta t reg,(blows cold air only. Have already replaced thermostat. What else could be the problem?
I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2003, 105000 miles otc.Recently serviced as usual by dealer.Developed a tapping sound, only noticeable on acceleration to 2250 to 2500 revs. Car runs as usual. Dealer decided...
 

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