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The engine on my Meriva is making a tapping/clicking noise. Any ideas what this could be? Cam belt tensioner?
I have water leaking into the battery compartment of a 2006 BMW 525D. This caused a breakdown and major electrical problems which will cost me about £1,000. BMW have not identified the cause of the...
I'd like to check when my DSG oil filter was last changed (if ever), is there a date-code on the filter casing? If so, how do I de-code it, mine shows PA66-GF30. I suspect this is just a mold code rather...
As the new Mondeos do not need a key to start, only a fob, if the fob is outside the car will it still start? I believe some people found that it does, others that it does not.
Where can I find the location of my fuel pump relay? Does it sound as if it needs changing? I can drive the car for as long as I want when I start it up but when it needs fuel or iv reached my destination...
I paid £4300 when buying a Peugeot 1007 from a main dealer in Preston. I have had persistent and regular problems with both electric doors and it has been back to the dealer 8 times in 8 months, they...
3000 miles and 2 months ago, I had the rear lower arm bushes replaced on my Skoda Fabia front suspension. I asked at the time whether any other work could or should be done while the suspension was disassembled. I...
The water on my Golf Mk2 keeps boiling back through the expansion tank.
My Clio radio has started to turn itself off after 20-25 mins. Beeps twice, display flashes, then switches off. You can turn it straight back on fine. Also, now when you turn the ignition off/remove the...
I have bought a Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI from a garage, but within a month of having the car I noticed a lack of power followed by the engine management light coming on. I have taken this back to the garage...