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On returning home yesterday evening, I locked my Skoda Superb using the remote key. All the windows were shut, and the system indicated that the alarm and immobiliser were activated. This morning I found...
I've just bought a Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16v SXi 3dr with 7600 miles on the clock. After using it for four days, the power steering seems to fail when going round sharp corners. It just locks up and I have...
The camshaft of my 2005/55 Vauxhall Meriva snapped in two causing extensive damage to the engine and also nearly causing a major accident. Has anybody else had these problems?
During the recent snowy weather I observed that 4 wheel drive cars performed better than 2 well drive in fresh snow and slushy snow, but do they grip on the compacted snow and ice that occurs after a few...
I'm running a current model 1.4 Jazz (it's my 4th Jazz) bought new in January 2009, serviced by main dealer with 38k miles now on the clock. I noticed a rattling noise on start up when cold that reduced...
My mother has a Peugeot 306 1,800 automatic in which she ran out of petrol a few days ago. I got petrol but ran the battery flat trying to start it. One re-charge and it finally started (it didn't really...
I have often read your opinion in different contexts that multiple short journeys is a 'car killer'. We are retired and very fortunate to live in West Cornwall - 3 miles from the National Trust at Trellissick...
With all the bad publicity that Toyota has received of late I cannot understand why Vauxhall have not been brought to task over the problem with the Meriva's power steering. My wife has experienced at...
Are there any issues changing from runflats to standard tyres on a 2005 BMW 520d
Hertfordshire Highways is struggling to fill in pot-holes caused by the recent bad weather (and by poor maintenance over many years). Yet it is able to install a set of road humps in a neighbouring village...