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The low level washer fluid warning light is not working. Dealer has confirmed that there is no sensor or wiring fitted to the vehicle. Ford says that this feature is not fitted to the Titanium, even though...
My son has a Volkswagen Passat on 05 plates 2.0 TDI sport with 102k. the oil pump has just failed and the new part is £1200 without fitting. the car did end up running for a few minutes after the red...
I keep getting the 'Warning: Alternator, workshop' flash up on my Ford Galaxy and then the steering goes funny?
I own a 2001 Volvo V70 2.4. The headlight main beam light works intermittently; my Volvo Garage has inspected it and has suggested a full instrument binnacle replacement at over £600. They said that a...
I have a Rover 214 SEI which won't start. It pours petrol into bores on cranking, causing the plugs to foul.
When taking my foot off throttle and depressing the clutch to change gear, there seems to be a delay in the revs falling in my Honda Jazz. If I delay changing gear and hold the clutch down the revs fall...
I have owned my Fiat Panda 1.2 lounge for one month and am surprised at the noise when I change up at moderate revs. It sounds like a loud rattle and occurs as I lift off to change up a gear. Any idea...
I have a BMW X3 2.0D which had a new turbo fitted 2010 and now although it revs well it has lost all its power.
My Father-in-Law (a 79 yr old OAP) bought his Grandson a second hand car from a local dealer in Aug 2012 so that he could get to his University placement as he is training to be a Paramedic and is posted...
My Opel Astra 1.8 leaks oil and I want to know how much oil does it takes. I'm in South Africa.