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I have a three and a half year old Mercedes C Class. 3 times since year one I have reported a loss of upchanging of gears. Each service they said there was no fault found. My car has done 31,500 miles...
I thought that it would be useful if I updated you on the Bluetooth phone saga in my new Mk VI Golf. I now have had a Bluetooth interface fitted to my car, which is a VW/Skoda part and the relevant part...
For the fourth time, I am going to need a new rear screen on a nearly new secondhand car because removing a sticker damaged the heating elements. In two cases I demanded that the retailer remove the sticker...
I am currently having my TDI serviced today at the Audi dealers. I had previously reverted to the fixed 10,000 ml service routine at 24,000 at last service in July 08, latest mileage now 34,000 and was...
I need your help with my Vauxhall Corsa. I bought a 2005 1.2 SXI last year in May 2008 from Vauxhall dealer for a high price because the car had only one previous owner and had done low mileage of 33,000....
Is there an explanation why any work carried out under both manufacturer's or aftermarket warranty never comes with a receipt or written evidence? If work is carried out in this manner, is it guaranteed...
I recently bought a Honda Insight, which I use mainly for short journeys of three to five miles Honda claims about 61mpg for urban work. I am getting about 51mpg for such journeys. I have spoken to Honda...
Yesterday I noticed water in the rear passenger foot well of my VW Passat saloon. Year is 1999. I am not sure how it got there and I no nothing about cars anyway but I am willing to have a go at rectifying...
I read regularly what you say regarding shredding of inside edges of tyres on disintegrating humps. Why is it the inside edge that is affected and is it only the inside edge?
Last September I exchanged my five-year-old Mondeo Zetec 2.0 auto at 100k miles for a Focus Titanium 140TDCI Powershift. The Mondeo was supplied and always refitted with Continental Conti Premium Contact...