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The first three annual services were carried out by M-B dealers. The M-B dealers want £520 for the fourth annual service. The local independent specialist could be cheaper but still out of the loop. Much...
My Dad, age 79, took his Toyota Auris to a retail chain for tyres. While killing time in a nearby supermarket they called him to say his rear brakes were below spec and front brakes were borderline. ...
The power steering failed on my 2013 Polo BlueGT for the first time in December 2014. The dealer changed the pump with integrated control unit and all seemed well. July 2015 the system failed again, but...
I own a Fiat Panda 1.1 Active. I recently had an oil change about 3 weeks ago and since last week I have noticed a ticking noise coming from the engine. It only really happens on starting the engine after...
I use Shell Nitro unleaded in my M4, what is the equivalent grade for Esso, BP and Texaco please (on the assumption that I cannot find a Shell station)?
My 38-month A-Class, two months out of warranty and 39000 on the clock, has been diagnosed with driveshaft failure. Last month, the nearside front brake calliper failed, so the front brakes had to be replaced....
Ref the review of the 2007 to 2012 C class; under good and bad I see there are problems with leakage of glycol into the auto fluid and also a problem with the transmission valve control body. Can you confirm...
I have a Nissan Almera Tino 2.0 litre 2002 with a faulty ABS ECU. It does not affect the driving, confirmed by the local garage but when travelling slowly makes a groaning sound which stops as soon as...
Over the past few months, when starting from cold, my 2012 Skoda Octavia estate DSG diesel struggles to move through the gears. As a result, I end up bunny hopping down the road. The problem usually clears...
I have a 2009 Volvo V70, 2.0-litre diesel. I have read conflicting advice on replacing the timing and auxiliary belts and am not sure if the water pump needs replacing at the same time. The car has done...
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