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I have a fault that comes and goes on my diesel Ford Focus. I could be driving along and everything is normal then all of a sudden the engine management light comes on and it goes into limp mode. Any idea...
My partner has been experiencing an issue with his Honda Civic whereby it is severely creaking at the back for the first five minutes of driving. Our local dealer thinks it might be coming from the fuel...
My 2005 Vauxhall Zafira 2.2 diesel has developed a slight loss in power in low rpm after it failed to start one morning. Diagnostic checks showed nothing , no engine lights or funny sounds when driving....
In July 2014 my 2007 Volvo XC90 was serviced by my local dealer. Within 100 miles it lost power and limped along at a top speed of 25mph. The fault was diagnosed as a butterfly valve, as a cost of £900....
My car has done 96,500 miles. I spoke to a Citroen main dealer and they advised to change the timing belt at 100,000 miles. Would you advise to also change the belt tensioner and water pump at the same...
My Kia Venga has developed an intermittent problem with the remote central locking. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Any ideas?
I own a 2010 Audi A1 diesel. During a recent service, I was told it needs a new clutch and dual-mass flywheel. I have been experiencing recently that sometimes when shifting gears it gets stiff, or sometimes...
My Mercedes-Benz A-Class diesel won't pass 60mph. Is there a speed limiter or has it developed a fault?
I have just bought a used BMW X3 and it has come with the base level radio system with iDrive and no sat nav. What are my options for upgrading the system so that I can get sat nav and possibly DAB/Bluetooth?
My car is left outside on a daily basis. As a result the window seals have gone green with moss growth. How can I clean this off with out damaging the bodywork?
 

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