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Today I had to fold my rear seats down in my 2005 Vectra in order to transport a wardrobe but now I've put the seats back up the centre seat belt has no slack and you can't pull any out. Also when I've...
Our parents have bought an A-Class Mercedes but mum is having trouble with engaging reverse gear. It's a 6-speed box with R in top left postion so the driver has to pull the stick up and push it away to...
I have a real heartache over my newly purchased 07 plate Berlingo van and really hope you could point me in the right direction! On 6th of June this year I bought this van from a dealer near Sheffield....
I have been told by Swiftcover that an accident I had was my fault, but they will not see my point of view and will pay out, then hit me with a premium increase at renewal. It all stems from an accident...
At the end of June we bought a Jaguar XF 3-litre petrol on an 08 plate from a Jaguar main dealer. When we reverse out of our garage and down the fairly steep slope of our drive, the brakes make a loud...
After exchanging my wonderful Volvo 940 Celebration for a 2008/58 V70 diesel estate last November, I took your advice and have always run it on BP Ultimate diesel (as also my wife’s Golf), and both cars...
You stated that you were able to return 62.3mpg on a 300 mile trip in father in laws Toyota Auris hybrid. We have had ours since September and can only manage 49mpg. We are disappointed with this return...
Due to the impending arrival of a new car (this has arrived quicker than I expected) I need to sell my VW Polo Moda 1.2. It has 11k miles and a full service history in an excellent condition. I owe £6700...
Do you subscribe to the generally accepted advice that you should not apply polish (not even wax) to a new car until it is 3 months old, to allow the paint to harden ?
My 17-yr old son (recently passed) was driving my Seat Ibiza 1.2 and was hit from behind at approx 35mph. Damage is to the rear bumper and the other driver has admitted liability. My son has no whiplash...