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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...
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?
My hazard lights keep coming on while I am driving, but the hazard switch is not lit, any advice?
I put in 26 litres of petrol in my 2.7 S type diesel Jaguar. Having realised this I then filled up to the tanks capacity (about 66 litres)with diesel. The car appears to be going o.k. Do I have a problem...