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I own a Ford Ka 1.3 2002 with a Dura Tec engine. The car was misfiring and it has now been fixed by my father in law and the problem is solved, however I do not know how to reset the engine light and turn...
When smoothly accelerating, my 2003 Mercedes Benz E-Class Estate 'shudders' and vibrates! There was no fault shown when plugged in to diagnostic computer, and it doesn't happen when accelerator is not...
I have a 1999 Peugeot 306 HDI2.0 The high pressure fuel pump has packed up, do you have any idea how much these are to replace? Cheapest way possible, as unfortunately I spent all my money on buying my...
I've just bought a 2008 Honda Jazz 1.4 i-DSi SE with 22k miles. Very nice little car apart from the steering which is slightly heavy at higher speeds, and doesn't self center that well either. When I...
I cannot get the bonnet on my Ford Mondeo to open past the first turn of the key, when I turn the key to the right there is no change and the bonnet remains locked.
Am thinking of fitting winter tyres from mid-November. Is fitting them to the front (drive) wheels only a safe and sensible option or should I fit them to the rear (non-drive) wheels as well?
The battery on my Renault Megane is being drained, and mechanics confirmed that there were no faults with the car or battery. Could the problem be due to the radio, should it still be lit when I take the...
I have a 2009 Audi A5 2.0 S-Line. It has done 14,000 miles and I bought it second hand with 7000 miles on the clock. The car has been serviced in accordance with the schedule. The oil consumption seems...
I recently purchased a three year old VW Passat from the main VW main dealer. They carried out the three year service as part of the purchase contract. When I studied the service schedule the brake fluid...
My wife's 53,000 mile, 2006 Toyota Landcruiser LC5 has made a squeaking / rubbing noise when starting from cold for the past couple of years. (The noise stops within about 2 minutes of driving it). At...
 

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