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I have a 2003 Ford Focus 1.8 diesel 115 and a few weeks ago the turbo went on it. I had a recon turbo fitted by my local mechanic, he also cleaned out the intercooler, pipes, sump etc. However, upon starting...
Has my 2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI blown a head gasket? There is water build up in the tray at the front driver's/coolant tank side of engine. The car doesn't overheat, nor is there any milky oil or excessive...
I have a SEAT Ibiza (2010 model) and the heater doesn't warm up. I turned the heat up to 28 and it blows out cold air. I have been in the car 30 minutes and it still continues to do this. Can you help?
What setting is it on new cars that allows them to drive with their front head lights on, but no rear lights? I have noticed this a lot, especially in the fog and rain. I assume it some kind of automatic...
I own a low-mileage 2011 Mercedes-Benz E500 convertible that has a full service history. It has a front wind-deflector at the top of the windscreen - activated via a push-button in the centre console -...
My Toyota Urban Cruiser has done 51,000 miles, is on a 2009 plate and the joint between the back box and the remainder of the system has corroded through and is now detached. Should I have expected it...
I need some new tyres for my BMW 530d GT. It is currently fitted with 245/45/R19 front and 275/40/R19 rear. These need replacing soon and I am thinking of fitting BMW recommended 245/50/R18's front and...
I'm need new tyres for my three year old Jeep Compass, but am not sure what tyres to fit. The size is 215/55/18 V95, currently on original Continentals, would it be better to change? I'd like a quiet...
I took my 12 month old Kia Sorrento back to the garage for my 12 month service. AS well as the service, the dealer was going to fix the cigarette lighter, phone charger, USB and accessory plug which had...
The windows on my 2012 MINI Cooper stopped working yesterday. However, after 90 minutes they started working again. This has never happened before. Can you offer any explanation?
 

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