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Will Warranty Direct cover an engine replacement even if it is priced more than value of car?
"Morrisons are reducing fuel prices" according to many subscribers on a Ford Forum ther has been much discussion on NOT using diesel form Morrisons due to the higher bio diesel content. Ford also advises...
Can you tell me if diesel engines use more fuel in winter?
I purchased a Volkswagen Polo in December 2010. The car was serviced in December 2011 with no concerns. The car is now making a noise when brakes applied. VW advise that disc's are pitted and part worn...
On my 2003 Polo 1.9TDI, with 110k on clock I've noticed a judder when moving slowly (using the clutch to reverse/drive into parking space) plus a low - mid level whining noise when releasing the clutch.
I currently own a Volkswagen 1.9TDI Passat, 2004 model, which has been in a Volkswagen garage with problems with the engine management light being on. Have been told by the garage that the fuel injectors...
I have an E46 with cruise control that's not working. I have the little light on the dash but it will not cock the speed. Any ideas?
I've got a 2005 1.6 petrol Zafira. It was in a front end smash and since then it has not run properly and now does not start at all. After I had the front end repaired it ran for a bit then it stuttered...
I have a Vauxhall Corsa SXI 1.3CDTI on a 57 plate that is not starting. It's been to Vauxhall who said there is low compression and the valves are damaged. I have had these replaced at my local garage....
I have a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 diesel which I had mapped 4 months ago to improve fuel consumption. Recently my turbo failed and I booked it into MB Edinburgh. Having examined the car they stated...