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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 Citroen C2 has been suffering from a sticking gearbox. The problem got worst and every time I stop in first it would choose second to get going again. Today, the car refused to move and I’ve had no...
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...
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?