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As a taxi operator my vehicle does a high mileage and the Mondeo Mk 2 diesel that I have at present has done nearly 200,000 miles without serious fault. However it is now due for replacement and I am concerned...
I have an 8-year-old MB 220CDI estate that has developed bubbling paintwork and underlying rust on the rear pillar by the tailgate opening. My local MB dealer sent a request to MB UK that they consider...
I own a 2002/52 Jaguar XJ8 and for the past 12-18 months have had a recurring problem with juddering when braking at speed in excess of 30mph. I replaced the disk with non-Jag parts and the problem recurred...
You might recall I asked for ideas for a friend with Toyota to dispose of. He bought a Rover 3500 V8 SD1: a life-long ambition realised. He is going over it meticulously inch-by-inch, but has found a gear...
My wife has ordered a Renault Scenic Dynamique with the 1.4TCe 130 petrol engine. It’s due to arrive in two weeks. Is there anything to watch out for? Any tips would help and links to your tests, etc?
Is there a scam going on with insurance companies? Two have tried it on almost one after the other. I changed my car to a different spec vehicle and updated my policy, which meant changing the policy and...
Could you please advise me about a hefty service quotation I have received from the local Volvo main dealer for a 100,000-mile service of my 1996 Volvo S40 automatic? They have serviced the car since I...
I purchased a new Focus 1.8 petrol in April 2009. There is an intermittent fault sometimes on starting and sometimes when pulling away from rest. The engine drops to a slow tickover, about 750rpm. and...
I would appreciate advice on maintenance of new car bodywork/what product(s)would you recommend to build up a barrier on paintwork to help withstand chips/weather etc. How best to apply and how often? Lastly,...
I purchased a VW Touran, 1.4 TSI Sport model, in July 2007 from Motorpoint. It was second-hand and was first registered on 01/09/2006. In September 2007 the ESP warning light came on - "ESP Off" was showing...
 

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