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Could you explain the difference between a manufacturer recall/fault and an inherent fault? What if the manufacturer recall is due to inherent fault ?
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Our VW Golf Mark 7 infotainment system is completely dead. VW have charged us for diagnostics and say the unit needs to be replaced. They initially quoted £2700 though this has since been reduced to £2300....
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I've read many times of problems with this Volkswagen DSG auto gearbox. Could you please remind me of the engine/auto combination to avoid?
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I'm part-exchanging my car for a new one (to a garage). He turned the car on and back off and said his checks were done, but I think there's an issue with the EGR. However, I'm not a mechanic. Do I need...
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Has Volkswagen Group sorted out the problem with their 1.5 petrol engines?
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The petrol 1.5-litre engine in the Volkswagen Group range is supposedly fixed by software, but I rang my local garage and the sales guy didn't know about it at all. He put me through to servicing, who...
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We're considering buying a 2019 Audi Q3 with the 1.5 engine. Are you able to comment on the reports that it suffers from low speed “kangrooing” . If it does, have Audi managed to find a cure? Your comments...
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My daughter has a 2015 Fiat 500 1.2-litre, which she's had it for two years. The transmission light has come on whilst driving, and the car completely stops and will not restart. We left the car for a...
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Have you received any reports of faulty Fiat 500 TwinAir models? My garage says the unit cannot be tested and only replaced at a cost of £611! There's a fault with cylinder two inlet valve sticking open....
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Have Volkswagen Group cured the kangarooing problem with the 1.5 petrol engine? I'm considering buying an Audi A3 convertible with this engine because all the pre-reg deals and stock cars have it. If...