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In September I will take delivery of a new Audi A6 3.0-litre Diesel Multitronic. The car has been already manufactured and is on its way, very slowly, to the UK. 1. I am concerned that it has been ordered...
I have a three-year one-month old VW Scirocco, owned since new. Serviced one month ago, and one month out of waranty. Problem now of two faulty Active Chassis Control sensors. £700 to replace. Is this...
I am contributing owner feedback in addition to the below found on the link http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/renault/clio-iii-2005/?section=bad I am also having the same issue, I have phoned Citizens...
Why no info on CAM chain or belt for Volvo? Can you add it?
Our MB/Smart Service Dept reckon we will need a new engine at 70,000 miles. The car goes as well and uses the same amount of oil at 65000, current mileage, as it did at 44000 miles; about 2Lt/10000miles....
Is the Ford C-MAX 2007 diesel auto 1.6 any good? Looking for a cheap small auto diesel for work.
When I got home after driving my Citroen Berlingo, parked up and had a cup of tea. There was a loud bang and hiss - on investigating the rear of the car was down to the arches on both sides - any ideas?...
I love my new Subaru but occasionally the acceleration feels stuttery, it's not smooth. Usually on the first acceleration of the day. I am careful not to push hard when the engine is cold and the blue...
I have a 2007 Focus 1.6 TDCI 110 DPF with 89,000miles. Got it eight months ago when it had 82,000 and was fantastic until recently when I noticed a drop in mpg from around 45-50mpg to 35-40. I live in...
Car transmission working well from P to other gears but after using the brakes car the car won't change from D or R and won't 'creep' unless I step on gas pedal. I checked fluid level and it is fine. No...