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I'm trying to fit a new stereo into my 2005 Vauxhall Astra. I've connected it all up, using the correct wiring adapters, but I'm having really poor sound quality and lots of interference on my tuner, both...
I thoroughly cleaned the interior and carpets of my 2002 Volkswagen Polo at weekend. Since then the ABS light has been on permanently from start-up. Is it likely that I have loosened a connection somewhere?...
Last year my 1996 Peugeot 106's horn stopped working. It was fixed free of charge when having some other work done as it was just a loose wire. It stopped working again recently, but this time i took it...
I recently tried to start my Renault Clio Dynamique first thing in the morning. It would turn over but not actually kick in. Previously, the coil light had come on occasionally but never stopped the car...
When I turn my Citroen Xsara to the left, the speakers make a loud "pop" noise and the CD player/radio cuts out. It has now got even worse, as when I go over a bump in the road it also happens.
I have a problem with the battery warning light on the dash of my 2006 Ford Focus. I drove from Devon to Scotland with the damn thing on. I called out the breakdown services when I first noticed the problem...
For some reason, both the cigar lighter and the auxiliary power socket in the rear passenger area of my 2007 Ford Mondeo are not working. I have checked the fuses and they appear ok. Any ideas please?
I purchased my Mercedes-Benz C270 estate on 1 September 2004 new from a Mercedes-Benz dealer. The instrument panel needs replacement due to an electronic fault in the panel (cause unknown!), at a cost...
We have a Volkswagen Eos Sport 2-litre TDI purchased in March 2007. The vehicle is used as a second car and has done 19,000 miles only. The ESP fault light has come on permanently and the Volkswagen dealer...
My Volvo S80 has about 114,000 miles on the clock. Recently the cruise control started dropping out for no apparent reason. The "Cruise" indicator light comes on and stays on whenever the system is turned...