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We had a battery problem and had to start the car by manually releasing the automatic handbrake. We rolled the car back and up a small slope. The brake was pressed and then it would not move. It released...
Any views on the reliability of the "manual" automatic transmisiion on the peugeot 3008 1.6 Diesel?
My 2009 Honda Accord has a poor heating system
Every so often the red warning light comes on and the car is stuck in 'N' so I can't move. The engine won't turn on. This usually happens when I'm waiting at a junction or traffic lights & want to...
My Fiat Panda 1.2 Dynamic petrol 2006 is due for a cam belt replacement. The garage have told me that if it goes, it will damage the engine. (which I thought too) However, some forums suggest that model...
I wondered what could be wrong with my car so I don't get quoted incorrectly by a garage (just because I am female). I have had my car for approximately two months which was bought privately. For the...
Still very pleased with my 307 cc which I bought after receiving your great advice four years ago. The back brakes are worn and make a screeching noise, so I have been told by my local Peugeot garage that...
My Ford Focus key fob stopped working. It opens doors manually via the central locking and starts the car fine, though. We replaced the battery - still nothing. I've tried coding it using the ignitions...
I have a W reg 1.8 Ghia which has suddenly started overrevving - to 4,500 rpm. It is intermittent but getting worse and therefore no engine braking is available. I have disconnected battery to reset...
I want replace the 2000cc petrol engine with a diesel from 1500cc to 1800cc in my Suzuki Grand Vitara.