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I have read your general advice. Can you advise how the regeneration of the DPF in a Freelander 2 works? Does it regenerate anyway when one goes on a long drive or will it wait until it is partly clogged...
My Nissan Primastar has just stopped. The red engine management light is flashing "stop". It will turn over, but won't start. No fault found on computer.
Yesterday morning I decided to order from an online company called Model Car World a die-cast scale model of the Jaguar S-type I own. To my surprise and delight it arrived on my doorstep early this morning,...
Just bought my third Toyota Verso, which comes without a spare wheel. Thinking of buying four steel wheels with winter tyres. Can I put a steel wheel and tyre in the boot during the summer, and conversely,...
We recently part-ex our two company Hyundai Getz 1.1 CDX for two six-month old Kia Rio 1 1.4s. While this car is basic and is designed for the emerging world, we have found it to be ideal as there is very...
We are in a similar position to your contributor regarding part time living in Spain. However, we live in the South in the Andalucia region, and bought a car, Spanish registered, 18 months ago. The...
My brakes failed without warning yesterday. When brake pedal is pushed I can hear air coming from front nearside. I wanted to check brake hose for damage but don't know where it is located please can you...
I am a staff continuity announcer at a TV channel, with a 17 year old son who has just passed his driving test. I am currently insured by the RAC for an annual premium of £260. The quote to include my...
I have a 2006 VW Golf GTD and i want to fit winter tyres. The ride is uncomfortable on the stndard 17-inch wheels so I ask if it is allowed to fit a smaller diameter wheel set, say 15-inch? I notice the...
Can you tell me if my Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3-litre has a recall? My air bag light is on and the horn is not working.