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I have a new Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 diesel. I have covered roughly 1000 miles, but the car has developed a knocking/rattling noise from the front suspension, which you can feel through the clutch and brake...
The stop-start, function on my two year old Mercedes-Benz SL350 AMG seems to work on a completely random basis. Some days it becomes operative after a journey of a mile while on others it will refuse to...
I have a 2013 Skoda Octavia 2.0 diesel. However, while my old Octavia gave 65mpg, I find the new model to struggle to get past 50mpg. I understand that I can get the "brain" remapped? Is this true? Will...
My local SEAT wants me to pay £960 to remove the engine and diagnose why the timing chain jumps, before they will discuss any compensation for the damage incurred. The dealer has already charged me £120...
I have driven automatic cars for years and have always changed to neutral when stopped at traffic lights. I now drive a car with CVT transmission and wanted to know if I should continue with this habit?
My 2001 Citroen C5 petrol is losing power. It will tick-over find, but once you go above 3000rpm it will struggle. Any ideas?
I am having trouble with my 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class. Sometimes when I turn on the ignition the electronics do not turn on and the car will not start when engaged. If I turn the key off and try again...
I own a Toyota Avensis Tourer (2009) diesel with 80,000 miles on clock. Can you please advise me whether I should have the timing chain changed along with the oil, water pump and tensioners? The economy...
I have a 2008 Volvo C30, which has developed a fault that the garage seem unable to find. The car will suddenly flag up a warning saying "Reduced Engine Performance" and then go into Limp mode. If I pull...
My Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 model) has an oil leak. According to a local mechanic, the rocker gasket is leaking. They have replaced it but it is still leaving little patches of oil on the driveway....
 

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