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My Kia Picanto has developed an intermittent starting problem. It has had two new crankshaft sensors in the last six months. The sensor was initially replaced after the car wouldn't start at all. Checks...
I own a diesel Vauxhall Astra (2005 model). When driving, the car judders as it pulls away and makes a knocking noise. The sound and judder stop when I push the clutch in. Any idea what could be wrong?...
My husband was driving our Vauxhall Meriva home from work yesterday and there was a code on the dash and the power steering failed. We've had the car from new - bought November 2011. Any suggestions? ...
I received a letter from Volkswagen over a year ago to say my diesel Passat was impacted by the emissions scandal. They said they would be in touch shortly about the recall - I've yet to receive any follow...
My Rover 25 has started overheating. The water in the tank is bubbling up and there is a small amount of steam coming out. The engine fan is also continuously on. Any idea what the fault is?
I've recently bought a 2011 Audi A4. The car is great, however the ride is very uncomfortable. After checking with Audi I found it has sports suspension which explains the firm ride. My choices seem to...
We bought a 2011 Jaguar XFR from a main dealer five months ago. Yesterday, the oil warning light came on and the car started blowing out smoke. It was towed to a local garage and I've been told it needs...
My friend has a 2004 Hyundai Terracan which he has owned for a couple of years and has generally been quite happy with it. Recently, it has started to show severe handling problems, becoming quite unstable...
The steering on my mum's 2007 Renault Clio is tight when in the straight ahead position and doesn't respond to tiny inputs, however if a little force is applied the power steering works fine. Could the...
Owing to an unexpected medical issue, I have been told not to drive for a few months. My automatic Vauxhall Corsa (2005 model) is on my drive and won't be needed until February. I have over inflated the...