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I own a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa. Do you know if Vauxhall has ever admitted to a water ingress build fault with this model? I bought my car last year and have noticed that water has started to leak into the...
I bought my 2011 Nissan X-Trail about nine months ago and it's still under warranty. However, over the past few weeks, I've noticed an engine whistle which is getting louder. Is this a problem and does...
My Vauxhall Astra 1.8 automatic has stopped working after 59,000 miles. Can you tell me if the manufacturer is liable to fix the car?
The 3-year standard warranty on my 2011 Ford Mondeo TDCi 163 Titanium X Estate is about to expire. Over the last three years I’ve covered 25,000 miles and the car has been faultless - so far. Warranty...
Do I need to use a Volkswagen dealer for a first service to preserve my Passat's warranty?
After reading your recommendations, I am planning on getting a 2012 Hyundai i10 from an approved Hyundai dealer. As it was registered before March I am unable to get the appealing three year service plan...
A relative of mine has had the clutch fail on his Hyundai i20 after 8000 miles. He took the car back to the dealer, but a warranty claim was refused and he has been forced to pay £800 in repairs. Is this...
My daughter’s 2009 Hyundai i30 developed a gearbox noise, which she reported at the main dealer 12 months ago. At the time the mechanic told her it was nothing and to ignore it. I drove the car today and...
I own a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5DCi Tekna with 41,000 miles on the clock. Recently I've had an intermittent engine light come on - this has been diagnosed as P0744 Code. My local Nissan dealer has told...
I have just had my KIA serviced by an approved garage and been told my front brake pads and discs need replacing. Can I have the brakes replaced by any garage or do they have to be carried out by a KIA...