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After two ECU problems and breakdown recovery, Bentley are replacing the engine in the Mulsanne for which I am the chauffeur. I have asked the question as to whether there will be a 3 year warranty on...
Have just had the fuel injection pump on a 2000 BMW 320D replaced at a cost of £2,500. Trying to find out if BMW's recall on the fuel pre-delivery pump in 2004 applies to my car. Also, I know my pre-delivery...
I've been quoted £803.53 inc. VAT for the middle section of a Golf 1.6 exhaust with cat and 2 lambda sensors. There is a rebate of £186 on returning the old unit, making a total of £617.53. This seems...
My 2008 VW Jetta, 1.4TSI, DSG Petrol is in the garage following a timing chain failure. Is it likely that there will be damage to the cylinder head?
I have heard of problems with VW's DSG transmissions - hesitating when pulling onto roundabouts or at junctions, apart from more fundamental problems. The Kuga has a similar(?) dual clutch affair. Would...
The lights on my dash started flashing so thought bulb was gone but have since found out that this is not the case. First it was only drivers side lamp not working but now it seems to be every light on...
Can you advise the likely cause of my car 'jumping' out of 1st gear when moving please? I have just bought it with 12 months MOT and something is not right! It has done 91k miles.
Can you advise on a slipping clutch problem on a 2007 Peugeot 107 with 20k miles on the clock? I have read that its a common problem with some saying its a simple matter of adjustment and others (our local...
When I brake the warning light for ESP comes on followed by the ABS light. When I turn off the ignition and restart the car the lights go out until I brake again. I have had the brake linings checked and...
Our Golf Plus, 2008, 35k, has been Volkswagen serviced from new by Volkswagen but it has a problem. The tickover starts about 850 (fine) but soon moves up to about 1,100. This makes the car a bit too fast...