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What changes, if any, have been made to the 1.5 dci engine/gearbox in the new model Nissan Note compared to the previous model? It seems to have the same quoted power and torque, but improved mpg and 0-62mph...
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Our 2010 Fiat 500 has developed an intermittent high pitched squeal which seems to come from the front wheels (difficult to tell but seems to be RHS). Sounds like disc and pad rubbing as the squeal disappears...
I have a Citroen C5 estate 1.6 diesel (2006 model). It's done approx 73k miles and has always been serviced on time. A While ago I got the anti-pollution message and the car cut out while exiting a roundabout....
My Nissan X-Trail's seat belts need to be cleaned or replaced as they don't return back to their housing. Any tips on cleaning or replacement belts?
I own a 2011 Audi A6 Avant. A few days ago the sound system stopped working. This happened after my car had some work done at my local dealer for a faulty central locking unit. The fault results in no...
When driving my 2004 Citroen Berlingo Multispace I've noticed a red stop sign appearing on the instrument cluster and warning sound. It happens once a day and then goes off. The van drives fine. Any ideas?...
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We have a 2004 Skoda Octavia that has a developed battery problem. We eventually noticed that the radiator fan was intermittently running and this in turn was draining the battery overnight. The car did...
I own a 2004 Skoda Octavia Scout. I've noticed that the TCS warning light has come on and stayed on. My local Skoda dealer has done a diagnostic check and says it needs new ABS control unit at £1321. Dealer...
 

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