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In November we bought a Hyundai i10. The main reason for buying it was an economical runabout. In the handbook and in all the data it is advertised as doing 56.5 mpg (combined). Ours is doing 36.5mpg,...
I have a Lexus IS250 and it is without doubt the best car I have ever had. Recently, however, it has become comparatively noisy. It is 3 1/2 years old and has done 45,000 miles. The noise increases with...
I have a Rover 25 and it drinks coolant. Not loads but I’ve got to top up every 3 days or so. Is it more likely the inlet manifold gasket or the head gasket?
Our friend is having problems with condensation within her 2004 Skoda Fabia Classic. When she parks and leaves the car, after a run, on her return she finds the windows have 'steamed' up. Have you heard...
I've read with some dismay of the shocking stories of Mazda 2.0 diesels spewing fuel into the engine lubricant with understandable and catastrophic results. Does this level of stupidity and oversight by...
The main dealer wants to change the auto box oil in my 2006 MB C320CDI at 37,500 miles at a cost of almost £300. Is this necessary?
On returning home yesterday evening, I locked my Skoda Superb using the remote key. All the windows were shut, and the system indicated that the alarm and immobiliser were activated. This morning I found...
My Mercedes Benz C280 petrol automatic is 28 months old with 8,500 miles on the clock. Recently in the very cold weather, before the engine has fully warmed up it has developed a tendency to suddenly rev...
I have a 4-year-old BMW 320 diesel Touring automatic, which is fine in all respects and has behaved immaculately since purchased new. It is fitted with Primacy runflat tyres. My problem is that the ride...
Bearing in mind recent discussion on the Teves Mk 60 ABS system, I have a two-year-old Altea XL 2.0 DSG with which I am very happy and had intended to make it the last car I own. I do about 6,000 miles...
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