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I have a Mercedes A-Class (2002) and wanted to know whether it was best to get winter tyres and steel wheels or to go for winter tyre socks. Any advice would be great.
I have a 2000 (w) reg 216 auto but it's developed a problem. It jerks violently when stopping and it jerks suddenly when releasing the brake to drive forward. Its idle is about 900 rpm and makes a whistling...
A few points to add to your whats bad on this model. Check the cabin blower to see if it has all its speeds - if it only runs on high speed the rectifier has gone (a common problem) - costs about £22 and...
Getting an error on the 307hdi, "Diesel Filter Blocked". I hope some one can help, had it a week and just forked out £380 for a new clutch and a full service. Not really very happy right now. Can't really...
Is it possible to fit a multi disc changer to a 2007 Fiesta Zetec S without changing the original stereo in the car?
I recently purchased a 55 reg (2006) Honda Civic 1.8 Vtec EX (new shape). The car does not come with a spare wheel of any sort (I knew this when I bought it) but wondered if it is possible to at least...
I cleaned my engine and some water went into the fuse compartment then the car didn't start so I swapped the heating and fan relay with the start relay and got home. The next day I dried up the compartment...
Let's say that I am driving in the mountains in winter and that there is snow and ice. I imagine that a 4WD vehicle with winter tyres would be the best car to have? My question is - If my car is not a...
Three years ago I bought partly through reading your column a Honda Jazz. It is an ideal second car and the magic seats are very good for golf bags and so on. After 33.000 kilometers however and out of...
My 2003 Voyager crd wont start, it turn`s over and tries to start but just won't kick in. I`ve been told it could be the head gasket, can anyone shed any further light on this matter?