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Have you heard of any issues faced with the tyres supplied with the Jaguar XF S 3 litre D? My father had to have three out of four replaced at 16,000 mile not for tread wear (all were over 5mm) but for...
This morning during the rain deluge, I drove my Zafira through a deepish puddle (about 8") when I came out the other side it iust died and won't start. I say wont start, there is nothing there, all the...
I am having problems starting my car when it is cold in the mornings, it takes several attempts before it will turn over. My pre heating light some times comes on, but goes off very quick, it said in the...
Getting the wax and silicone deposit off windscreens?
I just got this car for the model's economy and reliability - it seems fine other than a reluctance to rev at around 2500rpm under a little load. The fuel consumption is also higher than I expected, low...
I think I recently saw some wireless parking sensors advertised. I am hoping to get a new Vauxhall Insignia which will need them. Can you recommend an alternative to the factory fitted option, and how...
My car is having difficulty engaging in the gears. I bought this car (1999 Zafira) 5 months ago on finance. Can I get warranty on this?
I have a N reg Polo 1.4 injection - petrol keeps getting in my oil. I have changed the injectors.
I have a 'Y' Reg Renault Clio and about a week ago it started not firing up first time in a morning. I turn the ignition and I get the red 'oil can' light and then sometimes the red 'stop water tap' sign....
I'm having problems with a 1990 (G plate) VW Scirocco 1.8 8v which has a Weber carb fitted, a job done by a previous owner, and manual choke. It has only started recently but I've found that I don't need...