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I have had many trouble-free years driving Fiats, my current car being a Croma 2.2 auto (a superb car in most respects). However, it has recently developed an annoying "intermittent fault" in that the...
I was delighted with my 2005 SEAT Altea 2.0TDI DSG, purchased March 2006, until March this year when clearly there was a fault in the drive train, diagnosed as requiring a new flywheel and clutch. Total...
I not so recently was involved in a crash with another car insured by the same company at a nearby roundabout. The following day, having reported the details on my return home, the insurer contacted me...
When a friend of mine went to buy a used Ford Focus Diesel (he was very impressed with my 1.6 TDCI), he was told by the salesman at his local Ford dealership that he "did not do enough yearly mileage to...
I see from your correspondent AF that he had a similar problem to me with his ABS. In my case my VW Golf 1.4 had a service immediately (just days) before the 3-year warranty was up as a precaution prior...
I have a 3-year-old Honda Jazz with CVT. I am extremely pleased with the performance - but there is one fault that is very annoying - ROAD NOISE. If I go into neutral at 60 mph (I know this is not recommended)...
Over the last few days I have noticed an increasing amount of vibration through the steering column of my 2006 Jaguar X type (it is a petrol 2.5 all wheel drive). I decided to take it into my local garage...
Nearly 2 years ago I bought a 2005/55 BMW 535d M Sport. I have been very happy with it except for the run-flat tyres. On the inside of the near-side rear and the near-side front, blisters have appeared...
Following the letter a week ago concerning Renault stepping up to the plate regarding a contribution to non-warranty work I thought I would add my own observation. I have owned a 1600cc Megane Sport Tourer...
Why can't I renew my car tax on line? My current car tax and insurance both expire on 31st July. I renewed my insurance on 13th July and received the certificate a couple of days later. The insurers...
 

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