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I have just bought a new Honda CR-V. The vehicle has two turbo-chargers giving the 1.6 diesel engine the same power as the diesel 2.2. I have read in your column that it is essential to allow the turbo-chargers...
I have a Fiat Punto (2007 model) that has just failed the MoT because the boot will not open from the outside. I have to 'manually' open the boot from climbing over the back seats of the car and lifting...
My Audi A6 Allroad (2000 model) has a couple of issues. The first problem is with the gear selector indication light. Occasionally it lights up orange and looks as if all the gears are selected. The...
When I take my 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI onto the motorway it goes into limp mode. I have checked the engine and found a lot of carbon like soot under the airfilter box and around the back of the engine....
How do manufacturers integrated navigation systems compare with TomTom & Co for traffic avoidance please?
I wondered if you could point me in the right direction regarding my Jag. After 2 1/2 years of happy ownership, last June I took my car to have the air con refilled as it wasn't as cold as it used to be...
I own a 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. However, the central locking only works on the driver's door, any ideas why this is?
I own a 2000 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol. It runs fine at higher speeds, but cuts out when I slow down. Any ideas what the fault might be?
We have a 2006 2.0-litre petrol automatic Peugeot 807. It runs well and when plugged into a diagnostic machine there are no faults or issues. However, on occasion the throttle is unresponsive from standing...
My Dad's 2004 C180k coupe is running rough at idle, but runs perfectly when driving. He has had new injectors fitted and an air mass meter but the problem persists. Have you any ideas what else could be...
 

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