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The temperature gauge in my Fiesta reads 'normal' but the water in the coolant reservoir keeps boiling. I was advised to change the thermostat which i did but it made no differance, I since noticed the...
I purchased the above used car from the Lookers Renault Dealership in Stockport on the 12/05/11. On the 25/03/12, I went to my car and it was full of smoke, The next day I rang up the dealership where...
The central locking system seems to click open and locked when driving and there has been occasions that when using the key to lock the door the drivers side door will become unlocked?
I have a 2004 Hyundai Tucson with 33000 miles. The dealer recommends replacement of cam belt immediately. I drive mostly short distances - about 5000 miles a year (half on highways). Is it critical that...
I have a 56 plate Vauxhall Corsa with 40,000 miles. I have taken it to garage as it is losing water and when checked the oil and water are mixing. The garage has quoted £900 to fix and also advised me...
My brand new, two week old car was suffering from electrics problems - e.g. alarm going off for no reason, air con not working etc - which the dealer quickly agreed to sort out. They sent a transporter...
I bought my car from a trader who advertised it has he had just taken it in. car is in very good condition. i have had the car 5 weeks rang him 4 times about service records. he keeps saying he will get...
While driving the car stopped and on the screen it came up automatic fault the car wouldnt go into gear i switched off the engine and restatred it it was then fine?
when I unlock my C4 the rear wiper activates, this also happens when the boot or doors are opened it can also happen when I am driving. If the wiper stops half way up the rear window the wiper will not...
I have a 53 reg Merc S320 CDI, which has covered 120,000 miles. Last year (20,000 miles ago) I had to have the transmission rebuilt (ingress of water glycol). This cost £3000+ (thankfully, £1000 paid...