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My Audi A4 B6 has recently had a vibration/ noise at tickover and other engine speeds, although at some speeds the car seems normal. It has done 106k miles and this has recently started. I have a fault...
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The plastic engine guard has fallen off the bottom of our Citroen Berlingo van. Are we ok to carry on without it? The van has done 125k and we are replacing it within the next 3-4 months anyway.
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