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The airbag light on my Ford Mondeo keeps flashing. Any idea what's the cause?
I have owned my 2000 Toyota Yaris Verso [119,000 miles] from new. It has always been serviced at the recommended intervals by either franchised dealers or trusted independents. Just lately, when applying...
Following a previous question about Castrol having the sole rights to oil for the Jaguar XF, I now notice that both Shell (Helix Diesel Ultra AF-L 5w-30) and Millers (XF Longlife C1 5w-30) are claiming...
I'm having a problem with the temperature gauge on my Citroen C3 - it keeps going into the red and setting an alarm off. I have replaced the temp sensor and fan but it still does it, normally after heavy...
My 2009 Mazda 6 2.2 diesel has covered 66,000 miles and is two months out of warranty. Last week I noticed a loss of power and took the car to the dealer to be inspected. After £160 of diagnostics it was...
My 2002 Vauxhall Vectra is making a scraping noise, which seems to be coming from the front wheels. There's no vibrations, or any performance issues, but the noise is very loud. Any idea what it is?
I have been worried about replacing my 2006 Land Rover Discovery 3, which I believe doesn’t have a DPF. I want to buy a newer Discovery, but am fearful that my short journey to work (four miles) will cause...
I am having trouble finding a second hand lower black spoiler for my 2010 Vauxhall Zafira. Will a 2005 to 2010 spoiler fit on my bumper or do I need to get a 2008 to 2011 part?
I am driving a 2002 Ford Mondeo 2002. The mileage on the clock is 61,000; is it necessary to replace the timing chain at a specific mileage level for this model?
My wife and I are the proud owner of a Skoda Yeti 2.0-litre Diesel. We have had the car for over three years, but have had nine punctures over this time. In every case the whole tyre had to be replaced...