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I've just ordered a new Mazda 3 2.0 in silver. The dealer offered me Safegard paint and upholstery (cloth seats) protection for £300. I've never had this done before since I look after my cars. I have...
I have found a BMW 3 Series 2.0 SE diesel that's been owned and maintained by a mechanic for the last 6 years. It seems in good quality but is 15 years old with 150,000 on the clock. Does £1995 seem like...
My Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI had EPC fault showing. The Skoda dealer said the turbo had gone and would be about £1500 to replace. As the car was only 3.5 years old with 19,300 miles, Skoda agreed with dealer...
My front windscreen washer on my 2013 Toyota Aygo has stopped working but the back one is fine. I would be grateful for your advice.
I currently run my motorhome once a week. I take it out on the road and drive it around for approximately 16 miles at various speeds between 20mph and 55mph on different road types. Is this enough exercise...
I'm buying a second hand Vauxhall Corsa for my son - it's a 1.2 litre on an 02-plate. When should the cam belt be changed?
I have a 64-reg Hyundai i10 purchased a couple of months ago. It is parked on my drive. Overnight the rear disc brakes stick when the handbrake is on and release with a sharp 'crack' when I drive off....
When I use the rear washer on my Suzuki Alto I get water in the driver's side footwell. Have I knocked a pipe somewhere and is the pipe somewhere near the accelerator pedal?
Do you know where the coolant temperature sensor is on a 2009 Ford Kuga 2.0d? The radiator cooling fan is not coming on.
I have a 2003 Peugeot 206 SW. My offside dipped headlight went out so I put a new one in but still didn't work. I checked the fuse in the engine compartment and changed for a new one, still no joy. What...
 

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