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My R-reg MG will not start in the wet and if you can get it started it cuts out. It will then restart after about 5 minutes. I think it needs a cover underneath the car to stop splashback from water?
My late father owned an Austin 7 Ruby, many years ago. I now know it has been scrapped, I would love to own the number plate for personal reasons, is there any chance it can be issued?
Can I get my suspension changed to something firmer? It's as soft as that brown stuff. Always bottoming, even slowly over humps. What do I need?
I bought a 12 year old BMW 330i in June and it drove beautifully until a sudden failure of the automatic gearbox a couple of weeks ago. I bought a Gold "Customer Protect" warranty for £595 through the...
The noise level in the cabin of my Mazda 3 is excessive,I think it is caused by the tyres as fitted by the Manufacturer. Would the fitting of suitable sound deadening material in appropriate places noticeably...
My step-daughter, based in Scotland while I live in Norfolk, has put a deposit onto a 2008 Suzuki Swift 1.5GLX. I didn't have chance to look at the car's specifications when talking through what she should...
How do we disconnect the passenger seat air bag so we can carry a baby in the front car seat?
I have had the clutch and dual mass flywheel changed on my Audi A4. I am now experiencing a vibration and rumbling noise with a slight judder whilst engaging the clutch in first gear and reverse - only...
Discovered yesterday that the manufacturer supplied car jack on my VW Tiguan does not raise this excellent vehicle beyond the travel range of its front suspension. My two ton pneumatic jack was more stable...
Rear light not working, so changed bulb while lights were on. Now when I turn the lights on it won't light up - although when I press the brake, the bulb lights up fine. Don't think its the bulb as it...