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I own a L200. Leased from new, 5 year lease, 3 year warranty. at 27000 and less than 2 years old the Clutch has gone and needs replacing. Dealership says new clutch required at £900 as it's a wear and...
The temperate gauge on my Citroen DS3 diesel takes nine miles to reach operating temperate and on occasion has only reached 3/4 (my heaters seem to be working). When it does reach the centre of the gauge...
I've been considering a Lexus IS250, and my internet research has highlighted problems with carbon build-up on the intake valves of the direct injection V6. I assume as the problem is because the valves...
Mu Jaguar X-Type has started using lots of water. Any idea why?
The clutch on our September 2012 CR-V has just failed - no warning (e.g. slipping), just a complete failure. Honda UK won't fix under warranty, claiming wear and tear and the prospect of a £640 bill. We...
Can anyone explain why my car gets really bad condensation when parked overnight? I haven't had the car long and when i bought it it was assumed that it was because the previous owners had dogs so they...
I have a problem with my 2005 Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9 diesel, which dumps the coolant out of the overflow tank every time I drive it. Also the temp gauge never leaves zero. I have changed the filler cap...
Hello John, I've been trying to Lease a Merc, 'B' 200 SE Auto, but after getting all sorts of false offers, delivery dates, previous models etc. I wish to know what you would recommend as a replacement...
My BMW 116i F20 is struggling to get into any gear from neutral when the engine is cold. Once moving changing between gears is fine. The problem seems to disappear once the engine is at operating temperature....
Hi, My name is David Oriedi. Am writing from Africa - Kenya. I have a landrover freelander td4 year 2006 manual. Engine capacity is 2.0 diesel. The car is currently grounded because its clutch system...
 

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