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My 2012 Volkswagen Golf R recently had its major service and Haldex oil replaced. However, within weeks of the work, the Haldex failed along with the rear differential. The car is just out of warranty...
I own a 2009 SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI with a DSG gearbox. I am thinking of getting rid of it due to the numerous engine and DSG problems I have read about and its dated Volkswagen Polo rear suspension. I am...
I have a stuck rear door which I cannot open Have you come across this before?
My 2004 Jaguar S-Type has had a diagnostic test, which has resulted in a list of problems. It all started with a loss of power when driving up hill. I've been told I need two new cats, plus four Lambdas,...
I have just viewed a used (2008 model) Citroen C5 which was great apart from the brakes, which needed constant pumping to operate. The car has had a brakes service and bleed, but the problem still exists....
You previously mentioned that the Ford Focus Ecoboost 1.0 was suffering some problems with the clutch. Would this same problem be likely to happen with the Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost?
My 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCI cooling fan often runs after the engine has been switched off even though the coolant temperature is normal. This sometimes occurs after short journeys when the engine has...
I have owned a 2003 Honda Civic Type S for 10 years and it has only done 25,000 miles. However the steering is stiff in the centre position making small corrections difficult. The air con has also stopped...
I have a three-year-old CR-V that has done 37,000 since new. It has misfired, which has been reported to dealer and Honda UK. The misfire is getting worse. I had a DPF warning light come on three weeks...
Hi, I'm asking on behalf of a friend who is not registered on the site. She took her Freelander 2 2.2TDi (2012, 18000 miles) back to the dealer yesterday due to a burning smell on driving. The dealer...
 

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