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Just had my 2019 Renault Zoe serviced. Taken aback to be told it needs a routine 12V battery change and brake fluid replacement. Battery is £140 and brake fluid change £340 plus VAT. Told that specialist...
After its recent service my SEAT main dealer commented that one tyre was wearing more than others. I queried whether this could be a wheel alignment issue, they said yes and suggested I get it checked....
My 23 plate Swift Sport has been called in for as I understand a software update, what's this all about? Secondly reading about new cars, there is no mention of an upgrade of a Swift Sport 2023 / 2024...
My daughter has bought a secondhand Mercedes A-Class and subsequently discovered there is no SD card for the sat nav. Does she have any rights for the garage seller to pick this cost up? What kind of...
I'm planning to trade in my Volvo XC60 for a used XC40 from a Volvo dealer. At the moment, there are only a few available that meet my criteria. In your view, would it be better to wait until the end...
I purchased a BMW X3 2019 model in Jan 2023 and it has developed issues with its brake discs. I have given the dealer four opportunities to repair but they have not been able to. I have now rejected...
My SEAT Ateca 1.6 diesel has under 50,000 miles and is 4 1/2 years old (first registered January 2019). It is at my local Seat workshop for an investigation into an unusual noise coming from the engine...
I was offered a deal with my local Toyota dealer to p/ex my Toyota Auris 2017 (67) Hybrid Estate for a 2018 Yaris Design £13,800 (ticks all the boxes) but it has not worked out for me. Two months ago...
I bought a Honda HRV from a dealer who said he will give the car a full service and stamped the service book accordingly pre sale. Having got the car home I found out no such service has been done at all....
After 18 months I tried to swap my service plan to new Kia Picanto, but I was told by Emac that Kia won't allow it. Apparently the service plan has to stop with that car but no one told me. Is this legal...
 

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