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When my clutch is released sitting in neutral there is a buzzing noise from the gearbox area, and can be heard within the car. And in first and second gear, the noise is also audible but not as loud. I...
Re a recent query re DAB radio - at the moment I would advise people do nothing. DAB will most likely prove a white elephant, overtaken by internet radio. But whether that happens or not the DAB infrastructure...
I know you are not in favour of supermarket fuel, so I decided to check it out against my normal fuel which is Shell regular diesel. I drive a Nissan Pathfinder and for my test I drove from Cheshire...
An elderly Italian lady friend bought a new Hyundai i20 11 months ago attracted by the 5 year warranty and service given. O n a recent trip (5000 miles on the clock), the clutch went and she claimed...
The power steering pump and steering rack on my sister's low mileage 2004 Mini One 1.6 petrol, manual, convertable have gone and need replacing. Do you know if these are common faults with Minis and if,...
I have Yokohama W Drive drive fitted to my 4wd diesel auto Nissan Qashqai; when driving in snow should you have the ABS/EBD turned on or off - I am receiving conflicting advice? Also is it better in...
My Peugeot 508 1.6eHDI recently had to be towed to my local dealer for a fault diagnosed as a blocked diesel filter. Although less than two years old and still under warranty the fault was considered to...
We recently bought a high(ish) mileage (80,000) two year old Golf Bluemotion from Car Giant supermarket. The brakes have always been a little squeaky, however after a 300 mile journey back from The Lake...
The tip of the speed sensor has broken off, and must now be in the engine of my Ford Ka. I've tried fitting a new one, and it won't tighten enough. How can I get the broken piece out? any ideas?
Last year you advised me of the tyres to fit and I followed your advice and we got through the winter without trouble after having been cut off many times previously. BRILLIANT! We had only a dusting of...