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I'm driving a 56-plate 2.0-litre TDi SEAT Leon with 33k miles on the clock. I bought it in Feb 08 from a SEAT dealer and it was initially registered by SEAT UK and used for promotional events. I initially...
Recently ordered a car and quoted 13 week delivery on 29/03/11. Informed today that the build date is to be mid August with delivery mid September, due to DSG problems. Whilst I am aware of the DSG...
I have a problem with power. The rev counter only goes to 2,000 revs and the engine management light has came on. I have been told it's something to do with the turbo not kicking in. Either the pipe...
My 1998 Chrysler Voyager has started having overheating problems in that the water will shoot into and out of the expansion tank!
My Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI wont start! I have checked the fuel system and fuel is coming from the tank to the injectors, but it does not seem to return to the tank, possibly as both ports on top of the filter...
My in car fan heater is overheating and blowing hot air all the time, i.e. not cool when in the blue zone. What part is needed to fix this?
I bought my 55 plate Audi A3 2.0FSI second hand from my local Audi Dealer at 50K miles. It's been serviced by them for the last 3 years and it's at 69K miles now. Good car. Recently the clutch started...
My car suffers from a judder at about 1200 RPM when going through the auto gears or at low speeds in the 1200 to 1800 RPM range. I've had the gearbox update, software upgrade and gearbox oil change. The...
We are trying to change the pollen filter on our car (Volkwagen Passat) but we are having difficulty locating it. Could you please advise us where it is and how to change it?
The dual zone climate control has started to blow permanently hot on the passenger side in my Peugeot 407 Coupe. The Peugeot dealer says a control rod arm has broken. Peugeot have a repair kit for £60,...
 

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