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My son and I have just completed our necessary motorbike training and tests, allowing us to ride 125cc bikes. I'm thinking of getting a new Honda CB125F and was wondering if you think I would be able to...
Does the weight of items placed in the van affect how quickly the brake pads and disks wear down?
Is the manufacturer's guarantee on a 2016 Ford Focus still valid if not purchased from a Ford dealership?
The air con unit packed up in my Mazda 2 and my local dealer confirmed that the condenser has failed. Due to failures they now have 18 on order from Mazda. Two months have now passed and I'm still waiting...
I bought a car in April and it came with a third party warranty. Just over a month later it developed a fault and I claimed it under the warranty I had. The warranty company have refused the claim stating...
I own a 2011 Volvo V70, it's done 48,000 miles. It's always been serviced by a Volvo dealer and I use it for towing a 1500kg caravan about 4000 miles per year. Please advise any steps I should take, over...
My car went in for servicing at the dealership garage I purchased it from. Whilst there, someone drove into it. The driver's door needs replacing. The garage will do this at their expense and give me a...
My Vauxhall Vectra won't start when I turn the key. All I get is a ticking noise. Can you please help?
I have a 2013 Renault Clio 1.4 and it has done just shy of 60,000 miles. It's already had a cam belt change seven years ago (25,000 miles ago). Will it need another belt change?
I have an Audi A1 1.6 TDI Sport which is well built, lively and economical. The only downside is the firm suspension which is not suited to the poor quality of my local roads. Is it possible to modify...
 

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