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I own a 2009 Seat Altea 1.9 diesel, with a DSG gearbox. Recently the car has started to judder at low speeds. Can you tell me what’s causing this and how I can fix it?
We have just ordered a new BMW X3 2.0 auto. I understand that it has a flexible servicing schedule, but I was wondering if it would be advantageous to have its oil changed after around 1500 miles to clear...
The air conditioning on my 2011 Volkswagen Golf has failed. My local dealer has found the gas level to be low, but couldn't source the leak and will recharge the system with a dye to try to find it. They...
Within a standard lube service for my wife’s Scirocco, using 4.3 litres of Castrol Edge, the cost was £90.30 (last year £57.54). For my car’s oil change, I have been quoted £91.42 (last year £40.49) for...
The airbag light on my Ford Mondeo keeps flashing. Any idea what's the cause?
I bought a Mazda 3 from a main dealer in 2010. As recommended by the manufacturer, I took the car for its first check up in 2011, where it was given a full service and oil change.
After the latest service...
I am driving a 2002 Ford Mondeo 2002. The mileage on the clock is 61,000; is it necessary to replace the timing chain at a specific mileage level for this model?
I have recently had the first service on my 2012 Kia Cee'd SW (1.6 diesel, manual gearbox). I was very surprised to note that this service did not include an oil and filter change. On checking with the...
My 2005 Volvo XC70 Diesel has for the last four years intermittently given an "Engine Service Required" amber warning – error code P0244. Although the performance is slightly impaired, the light usually...
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