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I am thinking of buying a Mercedes-Benz - a 1998 C240 has caught my eye. I know this site says that the ECU can go after 12 years. Is this only with the C200 or all C-Class models? Or should I go for a...
Since purchasing this vehicle from new we have had the back brakes changed as the adjusters were faulty and caused severe wear on the shoes. We have just had the Comms2000 unit changed. This was all done...
My Smart car had a new battery. The Grundig radio cassette locked out. I thought it would be no problem to get the code from an internet site (have done this before) but would you believe it, they respond...
My air con is blowing warm. The system is working and has been re-gassed and tested for leaks, but still no joy. Any ideas?
I have a 52-reg Scenic which drives like a gem and started every day at -8 this winter, which I love. But it has started cutting out and after visiting three garages (including a main dealer) and £600...
The fuse has gone on my cigarette lighter in my 2005 Honda Jazz. Is it easy to replace?
I have just purchased a secondhand BMW 320D with a business satellite navigation system. The company kept the navigation disc. I have purchased a disc, but it keeps saying 'Media unable to be read'. I...
The cooling fans in my Peugeot 406 don't come on when they should. I've checked the fuses and replaced one but it's still not working. Could somebody please tell me what the problem could be?
The electric windows on my Audi A3 V-reg are only working on one side. I can't see anything wrong with it but also the central locking only opens the driver's door, and then the alarm goes off.
My 2002 Vauxhall Corsa's dashboard lights suddenly cut out several times during each journey. I have had the radio and head unit thoroughly checked and also the car's electrics thoroughly checked by my...
 

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