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In March I purchased a 2007 (early new shape) Honda CR-V manual, petrol with 29,000 miles. Has 17" tyres. Above 50mph the steering seems to want to wander and I have to consciously control this all the...
I recently had a heart-stopping moment with my 2007 Passat TDi 170 DSG. Coming up to a major road I braked from about 55 to a stop and because there was an acceptable gap tried to accelerate away. There...
My son has a Y plate 1 litre 3cyl Corsa which has been noisy since we purchased it a year ago. We were told this was usual for this model. Weve just got it through an mot (£125 damper, brakes and cost...
After a short break on a long run, our Zafira's cruise control sometimes won't engage until 10 to 20 minutes after setting off again. A Vauxhall dealer just gave the car its first annual service and...
My car complete turns off when I step off the accelerator. In short it does not idle, it runs only when I keep my foot on the accelerator pedal - once I take my foot off the accelerator it turns off. It...
My 2005 Volvo S40 diesel has suddenly lost most of its power; due to error "2452 Particle trap pressure sensor faulty signal", according to my local workshop that looks after it and tell me that it needs...
I have a 2008/58 Vauxhall Corsa, which is due for its first MOT in a few weeks. I find it strange that Vauxhall has contacted me now regarding a re-call in connection with the brakes as they asked if I...
I have a Nissan Micra 1998. I changed the clutch cable a few weeks ago and since then I have a problem moving the gearstick into gear. There is no gear grinding or anything like that, the gear stick just...
I have spent 12 months at my BMW dealer trying to get a problem cured on a new car. The engine resonates at about 1750 rpm in all gears. 1750 is about 70mph in top gear so motorway driving has to be done...
You recommended Shell V-Power. I have no Shell garages near me only BP, Total & Esso. Do they do an equivalent high grade petrol?