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I have a petrol 2005 Renault Laguna 2.0, the engine runs like a dream but sometimes when you are driving along there will huge loss of power for a few miles meaning that I have to drop it down to lower...
What is the prime cause of my EPC indicator coming on in my Audi A4? What action is required to correct it? The car is also under warranty.
I drive a Skoda Fabia. I notified you in April when various electrics failed, including the dashboard electrics, and caused the engine to suddenly cut out. The garage subsequently examined the car but...
I'm driving a 2005 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 DSG automatic diesel. It has done 138,000 miles. Is there anything I should get done? It drives well, however, the engine emission warning has lit up on the display....
My wife's Volkswagen Golf DSG has had an intermittent EGR light popping on and off for a few weeks. I got it checked at the last service and Volkswagen said it was a bit sooty on the outside of the unit,...
My 53 reg 2.0 DTi Vauxhall Zafira won't always start, unless you repeatedly try. But until the light on the dashboard with the little car and spanner appears then it will start. Any ideas?
I own a 2008 Volkswagen Golf with 68,000 miles on the clock. Recently the ESP warning light has come on. Pressing the ESP button has no affect. Will this cause an MoT failure? Given its notorious nature...
About 18 months ago I had my Skoda Octavia (2012 model) 1.9 diesel valeted. The firm that did the work also washed the engine, even though I never asked for the work to be done. After this the car experienced...
My Renault 19 diesel is losing coolant every few days. The temperature warning light has also come on, along with the low oil. However, I’ve checked the levels and everything appears to be fine, although...
My 2013 Mazda 6 diesel recently had a low oil pressure warning light come on. I stopped driving immediately and got towed to my Mazda dealer. They changed the oil and said it was contaminated (they didn't...