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I have had serious water in rear passenger foot well for two weeks and nobody can solve it. Any idea?
The clutch pedal on my Honda Civic 1.8 I-Vtec makes a squeaking/creaking noise when the clutch pedal is depressed and raised. There is no clutch judder or signs of slip, it is just a squeak from the pedal....
My Mercedes E-Class failed its MoT and I was wondering if you have any idea with what they failed it with (offside front suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint) whether the suspension arm just...
I’m experiencing a lot of problems with my Vauxhall Vectra 1.9CDTI. The power comes and goes and you have to rev the engine hard to pull away, only for the power to drop as you move along. The engine management...
The steering is very tight on my 2006 Volvo V50. It is tough for the first quarter turn before power assistance kicks in, but OK going from lock to lock. This problem only occurs when the car is cold and...
I have just bought a 2004 Ford Fiesta, but it sounds like it has got noisy tappets that don’t quieten, even when warm. I’ve read you can flush engine then add a special oil to quieten noise tappets. Is...
I have a 2006 Citroen C5 Estate 1.6 HDi. It uses Eolys fluid to assist combustion, does this in turn mean that the DPF will not need to be replaced or reconditioned at some point in the future?
With the well publicised problems with the DSG gearbox (does this effect both the 6 and 7 speed versions) do you recommend actually buying a vehicle equipped with one? I assume that warranties would cover...
I have a 2009 Renault Clio 1.5 diesel and when I start it emits lots of black smoke. The problem has got so bad now that thick black smoke fills the road and loss of power. Any ideas?
My Ford Fiesta diesel, which has done 80,000 miles, has stated acting odd. At around 70 mph I start gently rocking back and forth in the seat - it feels like the brakes are being applied gently. It's more...