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I own a 2008 Mercedes E220 automatic. I plan to keep it for the next 4 years. Current mileage is 33000 and I expect to do 10-15k per annum, so in 4 years time it will be in the 80-100k miles range. I...
Should a Honda Jazz CVT be in neutral or drive when stopped at traffic lights. Which is better for the car and its fuel economy?
I need some advice on what car (probably second hand) to buy. My priorities are: MOST IMPORTANT: 1. Low *overall* cost motoring 2. Quiet & comfortable with good ride on motorways (long journeys & making...
The turbo on my Astra van 2002 diesel has gone. Do I need exact part number as I have been told there is only one turbo for this model? Trying to access second hand.
I have just had the clutch replaced in my Peugeot 206, 1.6 XS, but the problem is that now the new clutch has been fitted it now jumps when trying to move it. The clutch jumps and then the car stalls....
I bought in November a Ford Fiesta Zetec. 58-reg, with 6,780 miles. I have now driven another 1,200 miles in the car. Going down steep hills the gear lever kept coming out of 2nd gear and sitting in...
My car is 13-months-old and has done 11,000 miles. I noticed what I thought to be excessive scoring on the nearside rear brake discs and to a lesser extent on the offside. I took it in to the dealer to...
I have a 2005-plate (manufactured 2004) Ford Focus Estate, 1.8 petrol. It has just passed its MOT but with a note to the effect that it is rusted underneath - I presume the part of the car closest to...
Had the mid section and rear box of the exhaust replaced at the beginning of March 2011. One fault is that the exhaust whines on acceleration - I assume this is because it is a new part and needs to be...
I have an absolutely immaculate VW Gold mk2 1.6 driver. The only problem is the transistorized ignition unit (tci unit) has stopped receiving its 12 volt feed. I bought a new ignition switch as this...
 

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