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Can any one help, i've replaced the bulb... nothing, I've checked the connector plug and that's fine still nothing, all the other sidelights work. Can anyone give any pointers on what it could be?
I have a 59 reg old shape Subaru Legacy Boxer diesel, the 5 speed model. It's done 80,000 miles but has started, when cold, shuddering when moving off in first gear. It also is a bit jerky and shudders...
My wife and I test drove a 2 year old Prius today. Lovely car but very bad smell coming from passenger side, where my wife sat. Neither I nor the salesman could smell anything. We bought another Prius,...
Does the 1998 2.1 engine have an interference head.
On tests on this site the overhanging engine design at Volkswagen/Audi is criticised. How does it affect driving?
I have been trying to buy the correct fascia to enable my broken CD/Radio to be replaced. I had beed given a new cd/radio and installation costs as a Christmas present. Halfords (supplier) tried three...
I bought new a 2011 Kia Carens diesel three weeks ago. In the first week I couldn’t get fifth gear so the garage dropped the gear box to correct . Two or three weeks later the problem returned with 1st...
Could you please explain how and why larger wheel sizes increase CO2 output and consequently VED banding? The car still travels the same distance irrespectice of tyre size.
Is there a recall Audi vehicle for a dodgy fuel pump? A google search would suggest so, but I can't find anywhere to search for recalls.
Flashing DPF dasboard light came on at 23400 miles on 15/02/12. Mazda dealer diagnostic check showed that they had not reset the car computer(?) after the service in July 11, no actual fault with DPF....
 

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