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I have a 2007 Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI, with 83,000 clocked miles. Basically, the longer the car sits unused, the more blue smoke it puts out when it starts and also the harder it is to start (cranks slower...
My 2010 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI has had numerous faults after the emissions fix. Erg valve has been replaced, injectors were replaced. The light has come back on now and they say the turbo and intercooler...
I have a problem getting all the air out of the cooling system after a thermostat change. What do you recommend?
The battery in my Peugeot 308CC was draining frequently, especially in cold weather. I replaced the battery seven months ago but it still goes flat after a week if the car isn't used. Peugeot dealer says...
I recently hit a bird, which necessitated a new windscreen for my Audi SQ5 as a mater of urgency. I ordered a replacement to be fitted by Auto Windscreens online. However, I got a call the next day saying...
I have a 2009 Honda CR-V CDT-i with 60,000 miles on the clock. Under heavy acceleration there is black smoke out the exhaust - a fair amount. We have done 5000 miles in the five months since buying it...
Should the fan run continually when the engine is running or only when coolant reaches a certain temperature?
How can I make my Peugeot 307 stop running. I tried taking the key out and disconnected the battery, but it's still running. It's very annoying as we have to leave the car ticking over on our driveway.
I have a Renault Clio MkII. The indicators and windscreen wipers start on their own. They also go at different speeds than they should.
The central locking on my Vauxhall Meriva isn't working. I turn the key once to unlock the drivers door and twice to unlock the back and passenger doors, however only the driver's door will actually open....
 

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