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I'm trying to sell a 2003 Honda Lagreat Exclusive 3.5 VTEC but can't get a valuation, even from Honda, on a trade-in. What is the best way to get my car valued and sold? This vehicle is known in the States...
My 1995 Volkswagen Corrado's tailgate needs new or renewed gas struts. In a fairly recent article you recommended that they can be refilled. Can you provide details?
The dashboard controls on my Mercedes-Benz bear no relation to what the heater/cooler/fan unit is actually doing. The car is a 2003 E320 CDI with supposedly upgraded air controls, with independent digital...
A friend's Volvo XC90 '55 plate automatic gearbox has failed. Is there any garage in the Slough area that you would recommend for the job?
I have an intermittent fault with the immobiliser on my 2002 Skoda Fabia. Several parts have been changed to the tune of £300, but the fault remains albeit still intermittent. The car is in excellent nick...
I have a 10-year-old Ford Focus 1.8 LX TDDI. It lost power while driving earlier this week and wouldn't start again. The local Ford dealer in Northern Ireland is quoting £660 to have a new pump fitted,...
My Nissan Almera has a very noisy gearbox. The car shakes when reversing, and to select reverse gear is very difficult. In neutral it doesn't make much noise but when you put it in gear and drive it makes...
I desperately need the test specs and timing information for the Delphi diesel fuel injection pump model #9320A224G. I know I can get this when I purchase the Delphi Direct Evolution Software, however...
I own a 523 E39, a stunning car. Unfortunately I'm unable to open the driver's door using my key or remote. I have checked all the fuses and the relays all seem ok. I have disconnected and reconnected...
The hydrolastic suspension on my 1998 MGF needs doing but don't want to be ripped off. Anyone know a good, reputable garage that has the equipment?
 

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