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Do you know of any problems with auto transmission on Golfs?
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Got a nice 160mile trip back home in a recovery truck after what the guy suggested is a faulty turbo on my Xsara Picasso HDI (110 I think) - loads of blue smoke from exhaust and no oil left thereby. Thing...
My 2.2 direct sri petrol Vectra lost power 2 days ago while in traffic, the recovery people plugged the car into the computer and told me that the coil pack needs replacing as the car was misfiring on...
I have not used my Transit in about a year and now she has decided not to start. I have changed the starter solenoid but there is no power there. She will start on a bump. Can anyone help - is there a...
I have a problem with a failed coil pack on my Peugeot 206 petrol 1.4. I went to buy a replacement from Motex parts dept. When they entered my reg it prompted the bloke "is it a white or grey plug?" so...
I have recently encountered a problem with a knock when the engine first starts the usual bag of spanners noise with black smoke coming from the exhaust. It subsides when the engine warms up and it doesnt...
I tried starting my Rover after work the other night and the car would just not attempt to turn over, however what I believe to be the starter motor made a singular click. Assuming the car battery had...
I know that you have frequently recommended the standard 16" wheels on the Abarth 500, but I didn't realise just how much better the car would be in comparison to the 17" upgrades. I recently bought a...
I bought an 08 A Class. I read on you site that the brakes need to be replaced after 3 years which means at my next service they will need to be replaced and I will be charged for them. I know that the...
 

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