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Six weeks ago I bought a 2011 BMW 530d Touring with 99,000 miles from a non franchised dealer. The car has developed brake judder which was not evident at the time of purchase. Assuming it is the brake...
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My Kia Sportage doors automatically lock once moving. The doors unlock when the engine stops and key removed. Would this not prove dangerous if in an accident and driver and passengers needed rescuing?
My insurance company is charging me £100 for cancelling my policy even though I have paid up to date. Can they do this?
I bought a new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Sep 2015 and it has done 9600 miles so far. Charging of the battery was okay, with around 29/30mpg showing after a full charge. These last few months I have been...
I am in the process of rebuilding an engine from the late 1940s. The recommendation, which I am following, is to use running-in oil for the first 500 miles to ensure a good bedding of the piston rings...
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I've just put 47 pence (0.4 litres of petrol) in my diesel Audi A3 2.0 TDI. My tank was almost empty. I spotted my error and then filled with £63 of diesel. Will my engine be okay? Any advice on steps...
I have just taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz GLC on 10 March 2017. I've experienced some terrible crabbing as per reviews. What is the best way to proceed?
My son started a gardening business last year and insured a Renault Kangoo Van for £360. It is his first vehicle despite him being 45 years old. This year we were expecting it to reduce with one year's...
 

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