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We have owned a BMW 318i from new in 2010 and have covered just 15,000 miles in six years. We have experienced NOX and cam shaft sensor failure twice in the time that we have owned it - once in 2014 and...
How much will a DPF replacement cost for my 2010 Renault Grand Scenic?
My Fiat 500 Lounge is seven years old but has only covered 28,500 miles. Do I need to replace the cam belt?
My wife's seven year old Kia Picanto (24,000 miles) is having a belated cam belt change later this week by a Kia dealer. What else needs to be done at the same time?
I have a 2009 Ford KA that needs new two new front tyres, can you recommend the quietest tyres that would be suitable for this car? Also, is there anything in particular I need to be aware of with this...
I have recently seen a 2012 plate BMW 640d for sale with 100,000 miles on the clock.The car has a full service history, but I am a little worried about the high mileage. Should I buy or avoid?
I have been quoted £649 by Hyundai for a five year service plan. Is this good value?
I have just purchased a Volvo XC60 R Design. Volvo are quoting service intervals of 18,000 miles. I have read that this is too long. Should I opt for an oil change at 10,000 miles? And if so, does this...
Can anyone give me guidance on obtaining the service history on a 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 180 CDI?0 The basic info shown to me at the dealers is different to that obtained in a RAC search.
My Skoda Octavia vRS TSI (2016 model) broke down on the weekend. The AA and the local Skoda dealership confirm oil in the coolant (thick emulsified residue around the sides of the expansion tank) plus...
 

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