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I’m having some problems with my Vauxhall Agila. Recently the EPS light came on then the engine cut out. The car would not restart, but eventually fired up after it was taken to a local garage. It was...
Recently, when driving on a motorway after 20 minutes or so, the temp gauge of my 2005 Mondeo 2.0-litre petrol automatic moved into the red. However, if I coasted downhill, the gauge came off red. The...
I have an 80,000-mile BMW E83 2004 X3 3.0i automatic. Recently, the brake warning light came on in conjunction with the warning lights for ABS, DSC/xDrive and the tyre pressure indicator. The 4-wheel drive...
I own a 2007 BMW 330d SE Touring, purchased new. Since the warranty expired I have had my servicing done independently. In July the ABS warning lights came on the dash. A diagnostic check at an independent...
The AutoStop/Start on my 2009 BMW 120 M Sport stopped operating on a journey from Bromley, Kent to Cornwall. On return from holiday, 500 miles later, I booked the car into my BMW dealer. I was told my...
I have had a most enjoyable nine years with my 11-year-old Saab 9-5 Aero Estate with not many breakdown problems. Recently while on holiday the Automatic Transmission warning light came on. After the initial...
The dashboard has stopped working on my Renault Espace - I have main beam and indicators but nothing from speedo, temperature or fuel. Have sent unit to BBA and they say it’s ok, but it didn’t work when...
The heater seems to have packed up on my Ford Fusion. All I get is cold air through the air vents, even when the dial is on the hottest setting. Any ideas?
One injector of my Audi A4 2.0TDI failed. Audi replaced all four injectors free of charge. However, after they were replaced, the car would not start and a fault was traced to the ECU. On reading the thread...
My 2006 Ford Focus was broken into recently, with the thief slashing the wiring loom to get into the front passenger door. My local dealer has been unable to find the correct part, while Ford Customer...
 

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