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The engine oil level light on my Skoda Octavia flashes a few times on ignition. Is this a fault? I've checked the oil level and it seems fine.
I have read in a number of places that is a bad idea to run a diesel car on low fuel. Apparently you should never let it go below 1/4 of a tank. Is this correct? And if so, why?
My 2006 Nissan Navara failed its MoT recently due to chassis corrosion. Apparently this is a common fault, so I phoned Nissan UK and they arranged an inspection, which was carried out by the RAC on my...
I received a Safety Recall Notice from Honda dated 31 May 2016 stating the driver's airbag in my Jazz needs to be replaced. Having heard nothing since, I contacted Honda UK and they informed me that this...
I have owned a Honda Civic from new. It has been serviced annually at 8000 miles per year. When I start from cold the gearbox is smooth, however if I go on a long run of 50 miles the gear change tightens...
I accidentally put 6.3 litres of petrol into my diesel Ford S-MAX. The car has since been towed home. Should I fill it up with diesel to dilute the petrol, or simply pay a firm to drain it?
I've owned an 2009 Audi Q5 since new. It has covered 26,000 miles and serviced by our local main dealer to schedule. In late 2015, we noticed issues with gearbox, in particular with the car struggling...
I own a Vauxhall Vivaro van with a 2.0-litre diesel engine. The vehicle is displaying a DF059 fault code, which states the particle filter is absent. What does this mean?
Four months ago I bought a 2014 Honda CR-V with a 2.0 petrol engine and automatic gearbox. The car runs fine, but becomes very jerky when you lift your foot off of the accelerator. My local garage says...
I have a 2009 Nissan X-Trail with a six-speed automatic gearbox. The vehicle has covered 38,000 miles and tows a caravan in the summer. Last week the vehicle made a strange thud noise. Once was whilst...