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My wife owns a 2008 Hyundai i10 and is very happy with it. However, it has a hot smell outside when you get out of the car after a relatively short run of five miles or so. It has been back to the dealer...
My Citreon Xsara is losing water and overheating. I cannot find the source of the leak and have checked the radiator. Lately my demisters appear to be splashing water in the inside of the wind screen and...
I’m having a number of electrical problems with my 2001 Ford Focus. First the speedo sensor went - causing the car to have a slight drop in power and the speedo to stop working – then the heater packed...
I plan to buy a diesel powered motorhome for use mainly between April and September. What advice do you have regarding lack of use during the winter period when I would prefer to kept it off road and...
I am told by the garage that the cam belt should be replaced on my five year old Audi TT. The car has done 33,000 miles and not driven hard (rarely exceed 3000 rpm). Do Audi really build an engine which...
Is there any way I can tow my Honda FR-V? It has broken down, but I cant find a towing eye on the front.
Last week I bought a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 for £1799. It was cosmetically very good inside and out and had a full service history. I checked the oil and it was clean and up to the maximum mark, so I bought...
I have the chance to buy a 2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI with 5000 on the clock. The owner has emigrated and the car has not been driven regularly for some time. I travel 6000 miles a year - would you foresee...
My 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol Ford Mondeo is in for a three year service, 17,000 miles. The garage has called me to say Ford recommends a change of oil and filter on the Powershift auto box too. Is this...
I bought my 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class a few months ago with 22,300 miles on the clock. Recently the service light has come on and my I’ve been told the plugs, brake fluid and air filter needs changing...