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I bought a 58-plate BMW 3 Series convertible in December 2010. I took it into a BMW dealer for an oil and brake service, where they told me there was wear on the offside tyre on the inside edge and it...
I have a persistent problem with the tracking on my Ford Ka (56 reg, 1.3l). I've had the tracking done by three different companies, including one independent garage (who also gave the car a look over)....
I have just had new tyres and the tracking done on a Citroen Xsara Picasso. The steering wheel is now slightly (only slightly) out of line. This is irritating but I don't want to make a fuss unless it...
I have recently purchased a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXI three-door on an 03 plate. I put two new tyres on the front of the car in May and the front passenger tyre has worn illegal already! I haven't done more...
I drive an Audi A6 2.0 diesel running on Continental tyres. The car has passed its MOT with a note that the nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outside edge. The pressure is ok, so this could be due to...
Volkswagen agreed in the end, under their goodwill scheme, to repair my car after a lot of argument. That was a couple of weeks ago, however I have since noticed a dent on the passenger side under the...
I have a left-hand drive 2003 Opel Omega which has done 50,000 miles. I have owned the car from new and it has been dealer maintained. In March 2010, upon braking, my car was pulling to the left. I had...
I have a KIA Sportage (4WD) which is generally a very good vehicle but suffers from excessive rear tyre wear. Mine are worn out after 15,000 miles. They operate as front-wheel drive unless slip is detected,...
My 2002 MINI Cooper automatic has a slight niggling problem in that the steering wheel sits slightly misaligned at about 11.55, as opposed to 12.00 o'clock. BMW told me that the steering wheel may need...
I have a Mercedes-Benz SLK which I have serviced at an excellent local garage. I am told that I need to have the camber alignment checked, as the front tyres are worn on the inside. Could you recommend...