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My Range Rover has a recall on it but I didn't receive any paperwork about it and it has now come down with the problem. It is now undriveable and back at a Land Rover garage waiting to be repaired. It's...
My Honda Civic has a recall needing minimum 2 days work. Car is just over 3 years old. Will I be entitled to a hire car?
I have seen online that there was a recall of the 1.2 PureTech across Peugeot and Citroen based on the timing chain and the wrong oil casing it to disintegrate. I have looked at a couple, with the intention...
My 23 plate Swift Sport has been called in for as I understand a software update, what's this all about? Secondly reading about new cars, there is no mention of an upgrade of a Swift Sport 2023 / 2024...
Are their any recalls on a 2010 Toyota Avensis T27 1.8 petrol?
I was interested in buying a Volvo V70 2.0L diesel estate but have read there was / is a recall on some of them due to the inlet manifold melting because they are made from plastic. Even if it does not...
I'm buying a new car. Are there any recalls on Peugeot's PureTech 1.2-litre engines?
I’ve seen a 2018 Honda CR-V for sale for £21,995 and after making a few inquiries l read that some models had engine oil leaks. Is this something you are aware of? Also do you think this is a good buy?...
I'm looking at a second hand 2018/9 Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost and mentioned it to my servicing garage. Both mechanics took a sharp intake of breath and warned me off. I know there was an issue with hoses in...
My car was new in June 2016 and has done 23,000 miles. I have had a recall letter and am wondering, after all this time with no problem, whether the work needs to be done. I'm concerned that the work may...
 

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