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The aircon has packed up on my 2003 Golf IV. How much should I be paying for a new compressor and clutch? Dealer quoted £1,500 for parts.
Most parked cars in my street, including mine, have scuffed wheel trims. Most, that is, except Peugeots, one BMW and a Range Rover where the trim is tucked well behind the tyre profile. If some can do...
I own a 2002 SAAB 9-5 Aero. The car was SAAB dealer maintained for its first four years, and I have had it serviced by independents since purchasing it 3 years ago from Car Giant. Following recent mis-firing...
I want to buy a Mondeo Titanium X, which appears to come with 18" low profile tyres (and no option). Over the years, you seem to suggest that this combination of wheels and tyres, on various makes and...
In 2007 I exchanged a SAAB 9-5 for a new BMW 3 Series SE model. Whilst BMW quality is unquestioned, the ride is uncomfortable due to firmer suspension and runflat tyres. Whilst the GM/Saab situation concerns...
I have a 2009 Golf Mk6 2.0 Tdi 110 that experiences momentary hesitation in power delivery when driving down moderately steep hills. The local VW franchise has been very attentive but reports this as...
I took my Primera to the dealership to have a seatbelt warning light put right under a warranty and they gave the car a health check. A week later, I was back for an aircon recharge, they gave it another...
I recently bought a 2008 Mazda 6 estate, which I am very pleased with. I only have one problem with it and that is I often receive an electric shock when getting out the car and shutting the door. When...
I own a 7-year-old Mercedes CLK 230 Cabriolet with 62,000 miles on the clock. I don't think it's worth that much now, but would like to keep it as it still looks quite good. Is there any point in continuing...
I recently bought a Y reg BMW Z3 with 3 months warranty from a dealer in Nottingham. (I live in Huntingdon.) I filled up with Shell petrol last week and put in some Redex fuel injector cleaner, which I’ve...