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I have a deadly serious problem with the EPS on my 2003/53 Vauxhall Meriva. The power steering cuts out as I'm driving along. This has happened many times. This is DEADLY. There should be a factory recall...
I am the owner of a Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG with a very special registration in Designo Silver. It would appear that a blue MB CL500 is using my registration. I have a letter from the Metropolitan Police...
I have suffered a puncture (screw in tread) in a Bridgestone runflat on my RAV-4 T180. When I bought the car new from Loders at Dorchester I was told that in the event of a problem I should drive to the...
I have a 2003 BMW 5 Series. About a year ago I had a warning that the driver's airbag was faulty. My BMW dealer checked and confirmed that the airbag was functioning properly and reset the warning light....
I ordered a new Skoda Superb SE Diesel 170HP DSG from Meadens Skoda, Sway, Hampshire for delivery 1st March 2009. They have offered to give the vehicle the "Auto Glym Treatment" for £249 including a large...
You may recall I wrote to you having purchased a Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 diesel on the mpg representations made to me. I took the case to court on 8th December 2008, Case no 8SN01238 and won the case....
I had the rear brake pads and discs replaced on my 2007 Vectra. Am I correct in thinking that the discs only get damaged and hence need replacing if the pads are not repaired in time? I am thinking of...
I have a new model Audi A4 2.7TDI auto, which I bought new last April. I have had automatics for over 30 years, and when taking your foot of the throttle in Drive, you coast, no braking effect as in a...
Your recent correspondent from Uckfield who discovered that the VW dealer who performed an oil change charged him for 4.5 litres of oil when the sump capacity was 3.5 litres is not alone. My Golf was recently...
I have owned a 1966 Volvo 960 saloon for 5 years and done 40,000 miles. Total mileage is now 88,000 with full Volvo service history. The car runs well, is well-equipped and comfortable to drive. Next year...
 

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