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My car has started to cut out, been happening for the last two weeks with increasing regularity. I've only been driving it for 3-5 miles each journey, and it normally cuts out at least once on each trip...
My wife currently drives a SEAT Ibiza Bocanegra, which she leases through Cornwall Primary Care Trust (CPCT). She has had the car serviced as per the manufacturers guidelines and tops up the oil, when...
I have used Volvos exclusively for the past 25 years. On 19 October 2012 I bought my brand new V40 and took it on the road for the first time. Within five minutes I had to return it because "Software Malfunction"...
Is it reasonable for a warranty company to refuse to fund the costs of replacing a water pump, and repairing subsequent damage, on a regularly serviced vehicle by stating that "The water pump would have...
I know you like to applaud good service so I must heartily commend a Bradford firm called Revtronics (www.revtronics.com) that has repaired both my vehicles at a fraction of the cost of franchised dealer...
In June my wife took delivery of a new Volkswagen High Up. Within a week we were aware of a distinct whine from the engine compartment. I queried the noise with the garage and, after discussing it with...
I wondered what could be wrong with my car so I don't get quoted incorrectly by a garage (just because I am female). I have had my car for approximately two months which was bought privately. For the...
Still very pleased with my 307 cc which I bought after receiving your great advice four years ago. The back brakes are worn and make a screeching noise, so I have been told by my local Peugeot garage that...
On 15 April 2011 I purchased, for my wife's use, a 2007 Astra Club 1.4 Estate from a local garage with only 15,813 miles on the clock. We like the car, but a month or so after we bought it the horn began...
I bought a pre-reg, as new, Volkswagen Transporter Kombi in April 2012 for my business from a Volkswagen dealer. I bought it over the phone for just over £24,000 and had it delivered. One month and 1000...
 

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