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I have an ongoing technical problem and wish to write to Renault Customer services - I believe it is based at Renault UK Ltd, The Rivers Office Park, Maple Cross, Herts. Do you have a name of say Customer...
My 06 Ford Focus Ghia has 16" alloy wheels with some unsightly corrosion. Can I simply replace them with steel wheels using the same tyres, or does this effect performance? And where might I get such...
I have a 307SW 1.6 HDi and the anti pollution fault light is coming on whenever I start the car up. There seems to be nothing wrong with the car, though. No loss of power or anything. I have the following...
I own a 2004 Nissan X-trail 2.2 diesel. Whilst I was driving the car suffered loss of power (limp mode). Diagnosis was done by a trustworthy local garage and I was given a fault code of p0089 and quoted...
I went to start my 1995 VW Polo this morning and the engine would not turn over at all, and the hazards would flash for around 20 seconds. The car is in good condition generally and I have not had any...
I have a 2003 Renault Clio 1.6 automatic which has done only 11,000 miles. It has not turned a wheel in three-years. I have replaced the battery and the key fob is working, ie it locks /unlocks the car....
I have a 2007 V70 that has developed a rumble on the left side of the car. It sounds like a suspension issue, quiet on smooth roads but rumbles on uneven surface. I've looked all round but can't see any...
I have a Mazda3 2.0 sport petrol and I would like to know if this is chain or belt driven, as the mileage is 67,000.
Just to recap on my fault - you have made several suggestions which I have passed on to Hardings Renault in Hemel. I have an ongoing intermittant fault with my Laguna 2.2 turbo automatic CE04MTU which...
I drive a BMW diessel, year 1999, E46, with 178000km, which is best motor oil?
 

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