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My daughter's Audi Q4 e-tron lost power suddenly on the M1 where there was no hard shoulder and an HGV immediately behind her. Thankfully she and her baby suffered no harm. Is this a known issue with this...
My 2011 Vauxhall Zafira keeps blowing a fuse. The engine cuts out when the fuse blows and the starter motor won't turn over to restart the engine until a new fuse is put in. It has been getting worse over...
I own a 2018 Jaguar F type 3.0 (380) with 14,000 miles on the clock. Recently, I've started to experience battery issues. The car only does 2,000 miles a year and often spends three or four weeks without...
My wife has the Toyota C-HR Hybrid and we have just returned from a long holiday (11 weeks) and the battery is flat. Would a solar charger be sufficient to keep the battery in good order? Does the C-HR...
Can you tell me how to update the Gracenote music system in my 2015 Mazda 6 Tourer?
I have been quoted a high fee for an infotainment software subscription on my Dacia Sandero. Will the system and reversing camera still work if I refuse the update?
In June 2021 we bought a Citroen Berlingo, which had been adapted for wheelchair access, from a specialist dealer. The vehicle is used only for short runs - perhaps 20 miles a day, three days a week. From...
The engine warning light on my 2002 Toyota Rav4 came on a while back. I had this diagnosed and it's due to the catalytic converter. The garage is saying that MoT checks do not include engine lights in...
I've recently bought a 2018 Honda CR-V. I thought that it had a proper hands-free phone kit but I've discovered that once it's imported my phonebook/contacts I actually have to manually scroll through...
I recently purchased a new Toyota Yaris Cross but the owner's manual only refers to a different model. The main dealer agrees but says it is the only manual available. Do you know how I can get a manual...
 

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