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My daughter has a 3 yr old Mazda2. For some time it has suffered a knocking in the steering at or near full lock. Mazda dealer has regreased steering column on several occasions with only temporary improvement....
I've just had an oil/filter service on my recently purchased 4 year old 27,000 mile E93. What frequency of oil & filter change would you recommend in the future? The car will do about 8,000 miles p.a....
We are about to have the timing belt changed on our 2009 Scirocco TDi and have been advised by the dealer that as the engine needs to be removed to do this, it would be wise to change the water pump at...
I have a Jaguar X-Type 54 plate diesel sports estate and my car has developed a fault of flashing glow plug light on the dash. If you turn the engine off and start her up again it goes away until you go...
Where is the fuel tank sender unit situated on an 04-plate Isuzu Rodeo or Vauxhall Monterey?
I've noticed an intermittent issue with my left turn indicator. The bulbs are all OK and I've tested both the hazard lights and indicators when the car is stationary. The car passed its first MOT last...
I have a problem with my late 2009 BMW X6 - the battery is flattening. I have been advised it was the tracker, and after this has been replaced am now advised it is my iPhone. Is there a possible software...
Is the turbocharger on the Peugeot 1.6 HDi 112 engine water-cooled as well as oil lubricated? Does this engine need to tick over for a minute or two after a fast run?
I went from a dual mass to solid flywheel but I still have a noise when the car is idle. Dip the clutch and it stops - the garage said it's cos I went to solid.
My 54 plate E270 has had a noise from the front offside when going over bumps ever since purchase 11 months ago. The Mercedes-Benz main dealer has heard the noise but after three visits cannot find the...