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I'm fast approaching the 60,000 mile mark on my 2011 Audi A1 1.4 TFSI. I'm averaging about 22,000 miles a year and I've been on the Audi service plan. When I hit 60,000 miles my warranty expires, so I'm...
I am suffering vibration through the floor during acceleration, particularly 1st 2nd 3rd gear (high torque), the whole car shakes, it disappears as torque is reduced, it is a manual g/box. It is not there...
I am in the market for a medium sized hatchback. The car must be fun to drive and offer a good balance between power and economy. I'll be doing 9000 miles a year, mainly 30 mile round trip a day on mixed...
The air con on my Renault Scenic started making a grinding noise last week and I noticed passenger well was soaked. I dried the car out and the air con still works, but my local garage suggest the reservoir...
My Vauxhall Astra 1.8 automatic has stopped working after 59,000 miles. Can you tell me if the manufacturer is liable to fix the car?
My wife is about to change her Renault Modus for a new car of similar size. Is any manufacturer of small/medium cars still fitting chain cam engines?
My 2002 Ford Mondeo makes a strange rattling and whirring noise at idle. The noise is very loud, but only occurs when the car is idle. I've had a new clutch and DMF fitted less than six months ago, so...
Can I put petrol engine oil in my 1998 Peugeot 306 diesel? The car needs an oil and filter change and I have a spare five litre can sitting in my garage. It would be a shame to waste it.
Starting what seems a fruitless task looking for a Vauxhall Corsa, 2002/3, for my son's first car. Most very obviously damaged. One common problem seen in several cars is a waterlogged mat etc in the driver's...
I have a 1998 BMW Z3. It has just failed its MoT due to the ABS/traction control light being on. The garage couldn't fix it and say the diagnostics show that the motor/pump has gone. I do know that over...