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Recently my car has had both of its wing mirrors knocked off, but on both sides the wires that connect it to the inside of the car are still intact, as far as i'm aware, the only things that broke was...
I wrote recently, and thank you for the reply, about my 2011 X-trail and the "flatness" around 2000rpm. My dealer says they all do it, something which I cannot believe and after much effort have now got...
Car owned is a Skoda Fabia 2 1.4. Can you advise me when the cambelt needs changing because I am receiving different advice from different garages. The car was registered in Jan 2008 and has done only...
I am having a nightmare with Chrysler Dodge. My car is sitting on my drive with a defective alternator that is within warranty, but the customer service at Dodge, Kidlington is so awful I cannot deal...
I bought as used 1.8 V-matic Avensis Tourer & yesterday used the recommeded Autoglym HD Cleanser & wax - very easy to use! My question is how often do I need apply the wax & should I use the HD cleaner...
The exhaust camshaft sensor shows as failing on my BMW. Could this be due to the vanos system failing?
I have an 88 Scirocco. When I go to pull away and the engine stutters and nearly cuts out. Starts fine, ticks over fine, revs fine when stationary. Stick it in gear lift the clutch it stutters with no...
How do I get rid of the car with a spanner in the middle symbol?
I have just had my injectors replaced as part of a recall by Audi. They replaced the injectors but not the looms. Since getting the car back - when left overnight it is then difficult to start or starts...
I have an 07 plate petrol Octavia VRS with 72k on the clock. Recently it has begun to run roughly when the engine is cold. At idle it is probably best described as a slight misfire that can be felt from...