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I have an Austin Healey, which is very hot inside when driving due to engine and gearbox heat. I've added heat insulation material under the carpets but it is still too hot, especially on the passenger...
Do you know where I can get an air filter for my 1986 Ford Sierra Cosworth? Ford don't list this item and I've tried Euro Car Parts, Car Parts 4 Less, etc.
I bought a 2014 Fiat 500C in April for £9995, but soon realised the little boot opening is not good enough for me. I enquired about exchanging it for hatchback version but only got offered £7000 for mine,...
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My wife and I only use iPads in our house to connect to our WiFi. They have no aux/USB sockets to connect to other devices. I would like to buy a dash cam for the obvious safety reasons. The problem is...
I have a 2017 BMW X1 on 18-inch, non-run flat tires and x-line suspension. I recently started to develop a back pain and driving the car is making it worse. This car is obviously not for those with a weak...
If I fit a dash cam to the rear window of my Audi A1 Sportback, it will fall off when closing the hatch. Can you tell which would be the best one and where to wire it?
Every so often we hear a noise under my wife's van as if the exhaust is hitting the chassis. The strange thing is that it only happens at speeds over 50mph, never when going over speed humps or potholes....
 

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