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Is the stop-start system on my new Skoda Yeti 1.6TD Greenline going to have an adverse effect on the engine, given that it will switch off the engine even when very hot?
I recently started driving a 2004 BMW 116i, and I really enjoy driving it. It's fitted with steel 16in wheels. What benefits (other than cosmetic) would swapping over to alloy wheels give? The reason...
I have a shudder through my Ford Mondeo at 70-80mph. I used to have it at lower speeds too but that was helped when I changed all the tyres recently. I've balanced all the wheels and had the tracking done...
My son-in-law's Z4 has just had to be recovered with a belt failure circa 55k miles and just short of the service when the belt is apparently due to be changed. The BMW garage (independant) advises this...
I have a Kia Rio 2005 which screeches for a couple of minutes on start up. I have had the fanbelts checked and renewed but the problem is getting worse. Any suggestions?
When do I need to change the cam belt, and which is the best place to get it done in the Canterbury / Sittingbourne area please? The car is 8 years old and has covered 82,000 miles.
I have bought a Honda Civic si 2010 plate, which does not come with a spare wheel. Ive purchased an exact alloy wheel and part worn tyre and went to put them into the well in the boot and they dont fit....
I am currently going through a bad experience with a car a purchased from a local dealer and has never been right. It is a 52 ('03) BMW 323ci msport, purchased for £3500 on the 25th April '12 (£3000...
What does it mean when excess water is coming from the exhaust of an 02 Opel Astra?
The laquer on the roof of my metailic blue Coupe has begun to flake, the underlying blue paint is sound and rust free. The car has given me superb service since I bought it new and until the above problem...