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I bought an Audi A5 from Macclesfield Audi on the 21st of November, after a week I got a 'gearbox malfunction' warning while driving, the message also stated the car was okay to drive with reduced capabilities....
I recently purchased a 2006 Jaguar XK from an independent dealer. One of the front sensors was faulty which the dealer agreed to repair via an approved Jaguar dealership who subsequently discovered extensive...
I have had an Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI 6 and a 1/2 months now and it has done circa 18,000 miles. It recently developed a loud rattle from the engine and Audi said the timing chain needed replacing. They...
I purchased a new Renault Captur on 1st July this year. An under bonnet check at the end of August revealed the brake fluid reservoir to be half full and brake fluid dripping from the front edge of the...
Last Saturday I collect my used Honda S2000 2004 with 112k on the clock. The car was described as fully serviced with a recent service but with a few minor age related scuffs and scratches etc. The dealer...
I brought a used BMW X5 from a reputable dealer; however, I've noticed the car's equipment doesn't match the advert. As a result, brake function (with the cruise control), heated front seats and tinted...
I bought a five year old Land Rover Defender from an approved dealer, with 38,000 miles on the clock. The car was sold with a two year warranty. Over the past two months the car has failed three times....
I bought a 1991 Peugeot 106 for £1370, with 70,000 miles on the clock. I collected the car and within 30 mins the temperature warning light came on. The seller has collected the car and is trying to repair...
I have bought an 11 month old BMW 1 Series from a main dealer. It was advertised as having front and rear parking sensors, but when I got home I discovered that the front sensors were missing. I have...
I took delivery of a new Audi Q5 15 months ago; however, due to persistent problems with the driver's seat, the car was eventually replaced - I had to pay additional cost to cover wear and tear. The...