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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....
Window washer water jet not making a sound and no water comes out. What's the problem?
My Fiesta has a hole in seam of the bulk head. The car is 20 months old and water is gathering in the drivers foot well. Garage insists it's wear and tear. Why will they only honour water ingress into...
The fault seems to be triggered by the extreme cold weather but has lasted longer this year. The car randomly locks/unlocks when the ignition is on. The lights also randomly flash but this is now occurring...
I took the car to a ford dealer and connected it to a computer and they informed me that the car went into limp mode due to a turbo overboost, though when I drove the car, the temperature gauge began to...
Really bad smell coming from my exhaust. Have replaced fuel filter, EGR valve and exhaust flex (fumes were coming into the cabin but replacing flex cured this) and emissions are perfect but still bad smell....
My Golf TSI DSG will be three-years-old in May, with 19,000 miles. I am 73 and like my first automatic, but I am concerned it may fail. Each summer we drive to Greece - if the gearbox failed away from...
I am having difficulty starting my Zafira when cold so I thought I would check my glow plugs. Unfortunately they are extremely tight! Garage friend has suggested having a go at them and if it goes wrong...
Ive discovered a large amount of oil in my water reservoir. My heaters also stopped working at the same time. I've been told the cooler is to blame and needs replacing plus a full flush. The mechanic...