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I think readers should be aware of what I consider to be a very questionable practice by my local Vauxhall dealer. I received a quote of £1310 to replace the DMF which included a new clutch. Warranty...
I own a 2010 Mercedes C350 CDI with AMG wheels which are coroding under warranty from the centre out. But Mercedes only offer the option of replacing 3 of the wheels if I pay for one at £700 each because...
The p/ex value of my Freelander 2 via a dealer makes the economics of selling unappealing, given its low utility of 27,800 miles. Following a substantial bill to repair the rear differential last week...
In August 2007 the bonnet of my Volvo XC70 was written off by a large tree branch brought down by a high lorry travelling in the other direction. My insurer, More Than, eventually agreed to settle the...
Two months ago, I bought a 2nd hand Jaguar XJ6 and was told it had a FSH but the Service Record booklet was "missing" and a photostat for the first few services was supplied. He said he would retrieve...
Took delivery of 11 plate Navara via lease company in May 2011. It had approx. 300 miles on clock. Passenger door handle was sticking, causing door to fail to shut on first two attempts to close. Decided...
I have owned a 56 plate Audi for 10 months. Unfortunately a lady crashed into the car when stationery (on the 6th June 2012) and this resulted in car requiring repairs to the front passenger side bumper...
I purchased a nearly 3 year old Citroen C5 tourer from Evans Halshaw (Rotherham) for £9500, along with a 2 year inspection, service and MOT plan at a cost of £270. I got delivery on 27th Feb 2012. The...
I have a two and a half year old Skoda Yeti which I've had from new. 18 months ago it had a leaking sunroof which my local dealer fixed. It's now leaking again, the dealer has had it for a week, they acknowledge...
Bought an Insignia CDTI Elite 160 (used, 2009 58 reg). I have had it for 1 week. The car has started to judder every now and again in 2nd/3rd at low revs. After using Google, this is now a known issue...