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I have a 1990 Renault Trafic 2.5 diesel and my brake pedal is rock hard. I have bled the system OK, but pedal is still rock hard.
My 2011 A1 TDi recently had a service. I have been advised that the tyres are wearing like a 50 pence piece. What could be the reason for this?
The radiator fan continues to run indefinitely after the engine has shutdown even in winter temperatures. Also, the batttery discharges after a period of time (This occurred even before the fan continued...
We bought a car from a small garage in November. Before we got the car it needed an MOT and service, which the garage did for us as part of the deal of buying the car. When we got the car we first checked...
I am having some problems with my Mazda6. The starter motor won’t turn over when the key is turned, but the battery is fine and charged. The car bump starts no problem. Any idea what’s wrong?
I own a 2006 BMW X3 2.0d Sport, which at 53,000 miles has suddenly lost all power. At the time it lost power, the car was towing a car and caravan. I took the car to a BMW main service centre and ask...
I am thinking of buying a Lotus Elan M100. Can you offer any advice as to what I should look out for?
I am going to look at a 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI PD Laurin + Klement. It has done 70,000 miles. What should I look for in relation to servicing, what big jobs need doing and common problems?
My Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9 diesel has started making an intermittent clunking/crunch through the lower gears. It does not do it when you let engine speed slow down, or when changing down, but only on the...
Last April I purchased a 2010 Honda CRV 4 x 4. I now need to fit two new tyres. When I took delivery the vehicle was supplied fitted with three Dunlop and one Falkum. Having done some research I think...