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My son’s Peugeot 107 stalls immediately after it is started. The AA, local garage and main Peugeot dealer are stumped - they think the problem might be between the immobiliser ECU and the engine ECU. They...
I am thinking of buying a BMW 3 Series cabriolet. Can you tell me if there are any issues with the metal folding roof? I am recently retired and want to keep this a long time so needs to be reliable.
My last two cars, both Volkswagen, have noticeable circles on the windscreen when the screen is misty. They are obviously the result of the suction pads that are affixed to the screen during installation. How...
My Mazda 3 has the i-stop system (but not i-loop) and I'm wondering if there are long term problems if it activates a lot in regular rush hour urban conditions.? I don't mind it being active but should...
I own a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa and there are two rubber breather hoses attached to the engine; the smaller of which snapped off at the point where it connects to the engine. A mechanic told me that this didn't...
I have changed the wheels and tryes on my Hyundai Veloster. However, I didn't change the tyre pressure indicators and consequently the TPI lights up all the time. Is it OK for me to transfer the TPIs to...
I have a 2001 SEAT Leon TDI. The computer unit is bust ECU?). The central locking lights keep going on and off and unfortunately I did not take it to the garage sooner so the battery ran down. I've...
I drove into a flooded road last week and my 2004 Ford Focus has cut out. The water went into the intake under the front passenger’s seat and now the car refuses to start. Can you help?
The timing belt has snapped on my 2009 Ford Focus. The car has covered 156,000 miles and I have had the car repaired, with new valves, pistons, clutch and flywheel. It came back from a local independent...
I am having some serious issues with the DSG gearbox in my 2009 Volkswagen Golf. I was pulling out of a junction and the car started to judder and then the gearbox disconnected. Now the car refuses to...