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I have a Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9 CDTI with 215,000 miles. It has just had a new inlet manifold, cylinder head off to drill out two glow plugs, all put back together with a new head gasket and other gaskets,...
The car turned left and made a noise like the exhaust had fallen off but it hadn't. Can not see anything unusual underneath. It sounded like it came from the back of the car on the passenger side. Any...
My Audi A3 headlights are not working when switched on, but the main beam light is staying on and won't go off...
I have a noise on the front end like road noise but louder. It is getting worse. The garage said it was a wheel bearing but they have changed the bearing and it is still the same. They have no more suggestions...
My September 2010 Volvo S60 2.0T Auto has done 36,000 miles. A very smooth engine. Would you recommend I have the cam belt replaced?
My daughter has a 3 yr old Mazda2. For some time it has suffered a knocking in the steering at or near full lock. Mazda dealer has regreased steering column on several occasions with only temporary improvement....
We are about to have the timing belt changed on our 2009 Scirocco TDi and have been advised by the dealer that as the engine needs to be removed to do this, it would be wise to change the water pump at...
I purchased BMW insured extended warranty last year for my 320d E90. At the end of Jan 2013 my turbo failed and intercoolers needed to be replaced. I have kept up with the servicing requirements and had...
I went from a dual mass to solid flywheel but I still have a noise when the car is idle. Dip the clutch and it stops - the garage said it's cos I went to solid.
I have noticed in the last couple of weeks that my 08 plate Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Zetec is not running very smoothly. When at traffic lights for example, the whole car seems to shake slightly as the engine...
 

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