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I have a new V70 Geartronic with D3 engine and 17inch wheels which are fitted with Conti Sport 3 Extra Load tyres. Car has now done 2000 miles and since the arrival of warmer weather my wife and I have...
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I have arthritis in my left knee, but a replacement joint is out of the question. I’d accepted that I’d eventually have to buy a car with auto transmission until recently, when I drove a Hyundai i20 and...
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When accelerating, the pick up is very slow but I can hear the turbo whistle?
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I recently bought an ex-demonstrator Citroen C3 Picasso - it was a good deal, but came with Citroen's 'Cloverleaf' 17 inch alloys and Michelin 205/45R17 88V low-profile tyres. I knew these would produce...
The starter motor failed in September 10, the new (brand new, genuine Vauxhall) replacement failed the next day. This was replaced by the main dealer at no cost. The Starter motor has now failed again,...
All the dials on my Peugeot 807 2.2 HDI stopped working. An auto electrician has replaced the under bonnet fuse box, which had been damaged by water ingress, and also the BSI computer unit. He can't...
During its first 90,000 miles my Civic pinked under acceleration below 2,500rpm unless I used my right foot with great sensitivity. This week the car had a 90,000 mile service and all the pinking has...
 

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