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I have a Toyota Corolla (year 2000 model) and it is burning too much oil after every 1500 miles. Is the engine ruined or is it a simple fix?
I'm thinking of buying a Ford Puma for £995. The seller has told the car had a number of advisories on the last MoT, which was done two months ago. These include front suspension bushes slightly worn,...
I've just purchased a 2010 Toyata Verso. The paintwork looked good in the forecourt with a couple of patches where it seemed as if the surface shine has been rubbed off. However, after a week or so more...
My wife’s Peugeot 207 keeps losing coolant intermittently. There is no trace of a leak, no water from the exhaust and no 'mayonnaise' on the oil filler cap and the oil level is stable. The only thing that...
Recently my wife was involved in a very minor reversing incident in a car park - both cars were reversing out of opposite spaces at the same time and there were scuff marks on both cars. Names were exchanged...
the windscren can fog up in heavy rain I would some ideas how to stop it, with the fan and heating settings.
Dear John Re: Mercedes e320 plate: EJ51 What is the significance of the warning indicator Esp and BAS? Our local garage has run the checks on his computer and found nothing wrong. yet these warning lights...
i have problems with ignition switching car on ok but not engaging starter on first turn of key , will engage on second or third attempt. This only happens after using car charger for laptop/ radio/internal...
What fuse do I need for the reversing lights on the 2002 Ford Fiesta 1.25 petrol?
My 2006 Vauxhall Astra is suffering an intermittent starting problem. My local garage has had the car two days, but can't find a fault. I recently had a new key cut, but have had it checked and it seems...