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The short front drive to our house is on a 10-15 degree downhill slope. I am interested to know what the best way to park there is. Is there a risk to hand-brake/gears if I park facing downhill in first...
My Volkswagen CC is two months out of its three year warranty and a spring on the clutch has broken and worn groove in the gearbox, causing a pinhole to appear. The fault will cost £2700 to repair. When...
I bought a 2012 Vauxhall Astra from a main dealer last year, but took it back after a week due to the car veering to the left. Eight months later after several return visits and various excuses I am now...
My friend is convinced she needs to put super unleaded in her 1988/9 Volkswagen Golf. She thinks this is because leaded petrol is no longer available and that somehow 'super unleaded' is the only alternative....
My 1998 Vauxhall Astra keeps cutting out. After stalling I can hear the fuel pump running. Wen switching the ignition off and then on again, the fuel pump keeps on running - it does not just prime and...
How much should a seven-speed auto gearbox oil and filter change cost on a Mercedes-Benz C250 Blue Efficiency Sport (pre-2011)?
I bought a used (2010) Mitsubishi Outlander last year. I towed my caravan last week and noticed clutch slipping in high gears only. The car has done 30,000 miles. Should I have to pay or should I call...
Last summer I bought a three year old Skoda Fabia from a local garage, with one year’s warranty. After just three months the ABS light came on and the garage took the car back and fixed it under warranty....
My friend has a 2004 Nissan Micra with a locking problem. Whhe car has been locked using the keys/remote, you can walk around to the boot and press the "button" on the handle and the car is unlocked. Is...
Does my 2004 Volvo V70 D5 automatic have a DPF?