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As we do only 1000 miles a year, a mechanic mentioned on servicing that the hybrid battery on our Suzuki is not charging enough. Is there an issue regarding long term battery life?
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Does my Toyota garage use premium oil for my hybrid car? Or best to turn to my local garage?
What is the average cost for changing the cambelt on an A3 2018 Sportback 1.6 petrol engine?
I am thinking of buying a Honda CR-V 2018 petrol and keeping it for a long time. As such I would be getting the oil changed every six months or 5000 miles, however I have just been told that Honda engines...
Have a 68 plate Hyundai i20 1.0 litre petrol with the DCT automatic transmission. It is not a torque converter automatic. Car has done approx 28k miles. Does the transmission oil needs to be changed and...
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