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My Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 diesel has stated blowing blue smoke on start up. The exhaust usually clears after a few minutes, under acceleration, and the car drive fine. I've also had the injectors checked,...
I have driven many different autos for over 20 years, but can't master control of my Skoda Yeti. When wanting to pull away, I gently depress the accelerator, ease my foot off the brake and nothing happens....
I have a 2011 Peugeot Partner Teepee 1600 diesel. The DPF was recently changed (108,000 miles) but the warning light has just come on saying chance of blocked filter. I have just driven the car for...
My 2000 plate Volkswagen Polo is struggling to start. It sounds and feels like a flat battery, but I have replaced it and the problem persists. Any ideas?
I own a 2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0 diesel. On cold mornings, I cannot select first gear and I have to take off in second, before I am then able to select first. The vehicle has been inspected by my local...
The window winder on the driver's door of my Rover 400 (1997) opens correctly and closes, but when it reaches the top there is a loud bang. Could you advise what would cause this? If it is the control...
I have a problem with my Volvo V70 (2002). The car keeps misting up on journeys and the only way to keep the screen clear is to use the air con demist. However on these colder days, heating is needed...
I have a 2000 Vauxhall Vectra and the ABS and traction control warning lights have come on. Both these systems do not work and I have been told it may be a faulty ECU. Any ideas?
I have a couple of problems with my 2003 Suzuki Carry. The engine has started to overheat. My local garage did a test for a blown head gasket which showed that the head gasket is ok, so they changed the...
I had the ‘Engine Malfunction’ warning light on my Ford Mondeo (2008) recently. I took the car to my local dealer and they said it was down to a faulty sensor and reset it. However, the car has now died...