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I currently own an 04 plate Audi with 39,000 miles on the clock. I have yet to replace the cam-belt due to the relatively low mileage for the year of the car, however I am aware that the car is in its...
At 170,000 miles, my 2002/52 Fiesta 1.4 Diesel has developed a very intermittent problem with the speedo. Every few weeks the speedo stops working for a mile or so and then returns to normal. Sometimes...
I have a 2008/58 BMW 320d with pop-up washer jets. While washing the screen and lights on the M62 during a January snowfall both jets popped up a little too far and came out completely, last seen in lane...
I purchased ex-demo E Class 320 CDI WITH 4,500 miles in March this year from MB Direct, is 58 reg. It has now completed 9,500 miles. I had cause to return to dealer as a warning light appeared. The garage...
I have a 9 month old, 1.8 petrol Ford C-Max. I have done 5,500 miles and am generally pleased with it except that on 2 occasions in stop-start traffic conditions I have had an appalling stink fill the...
I thought I would update you on the situation with my Hyundai i10 brake discs and pads that needed replacing at just 3,000 miles. A little over a week ago the ABS light stayed on while I was driving. I...
I purchased a brand new Hyundai coupe from a Hyundai dealer. After only three thousand miles it is pulling to the left. I took it back to the dealer and he asked for nearly £90 to check it. Do you think...
I have a problem. The gasket seals on my engine have gone and my engine slowly but surely drips oil out quite rapidly leaving drips everywhere. Would my car fail its MoT for this or if there is no oil...
A few months ago I had 4 new tyres fitted on my KIA Sportage (05 plate) 2.0 litre diesel. Unfortunately, they needed balancing and the guy came back and did this. Again they still weren't right, especially...
I have a Rover 75 diesel estate auto. It has done 120,000 miles. The gearbox has failed and would cost about £2,000 to replace. It's a lovely car but I'm very worried about spending serious money when...