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After 35,000 miles and four years I have had to replace my catalytic converter. I think this part should have lasted longer but Peugeot don't seem interested, it is out of warranty, so 'tough luck' seems...
A friend has an Audi A3 1.9tdi with full service history. She is second owner, it was an HSBC company car first. The cylinder head has cracked with no overheating history. Would there be any point in...
On start up in mornings my Corsa 1.7 diesel idles rough for short while, then it clears itself. Afterwards it's fine all day long.
I have a problem with one door. If I lock the car three doors will be locked but the rear right passenger door is unlocked. I have tried it manually also but no use. Still remains the same problem. Can...
My car was parked up for a few weeks whilst I was away. On starting for the first time (and continuing), the airbag warning light remains permanently on. I've checked under the seats to see if there...
I recently changed the fuel filter on my Peugeot Expert 1.9[non turbo] 03 van. It has a lucas injector pump and the filter housing has the zip tie type clamp to secure the lid to the housing. Since...
On my Peugeot 306 1.4 LX the drivers lock been removed from door! Also it seems to be seized. Have used spray lubricant to loosen but still sticking slightly and key not moving freely. Is this simply...
There's a flat spot in my Zafira on moving off at lights, then a spanner light comes on and some form of skid light comes on as well. It runs badly after that.
I have a Volkswan Touran 57 plate, went into the garage as fault light appeared on dashboard and went limp mode. Garage replaced sensor in Janaury 12, problem still not solved so went back to different...
I have been worried by your frequent references to costly problems relating to diesel car particulate filters. We have a 2 year old Subaru Legacy with the 2.0 diesel engine. I have asked our garage about...
 

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