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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...
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I have been experiencing an intermittent problem with my Mazda 3 1.6d TS2 engine that suddenly loses power as the car comes out of a corner in second gear. The local Mazda garage says the code arising...
I have a 99 Ford Focus. There is a very loud rattle coming from the exhaust area when hot. The exhaust isnt loose and has no holes in it. I have been told it might be the cat, have you any ideas?
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My car engine rattles when you first start it up, only for a few seconds and then it runs fine. Can you advise as to why this may be?
 

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