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I have a 2005 Peugeot 307 HDI and occasionally the fan comes on during and after driving for no apparent reason. This would last for between 10 and 15 minutes and the noise coming from it is extremely...
I purchased a 57 plate Passat from a VW dealer around a year ago. The vehicle is still in warranty and has 20k on the clock. On a recent visit to the local VW dealer, I was told that a routine check had...
I have just bought a VW Golf Mk VI. It would appear that VW has failed to provide an up to date phone prep kit that can sync with modern mobiles. The Skoda phone prep kit in my previous Octavia can cope...
I have a BMW 530D Auto - coming up for its 5th birthday. I am pretty pleased with it and plan to keep it for about 2 or 3 more years. My only niggle really is that the ride is a bit harsh - I have low-profile...
I have a 1996 SAAB 900SE 2.3 turbo convertible with only 56,000 miles from new and serviced once every year by a SAAB dealer or SAAB specialist. A report on the latest service this week says that a common...
My LandRover dealer has sent me a letter offering to service the air conditioning of my Freelander, including replacement of filters and recharging the system, all for a special price of 140€ (£120 at...
My Audi A5 is off the road again this time with a faulty Diesel Particulate Filter sensor. In 18 months ownership the car has spent over 3 months back with Audi dealerships, including clutch / Dual Mass...
I have a 2004 Mercedes 500SL. I recently broke the small plastic catch on my centre arm rest console, I could not open it so I pulled a bit hard and the end piece of the plastic hook snapped off. I have...
You recently advised someone to avoid 19 inch rims on a BMW 3-Series and to go for the smallest wheel size. What would you say are the pros and cons of the wheel sizes available on 3-Series? I know the...
My 05 VW Golf has just been diagnosed with a faulty ABS control unit, estimated repair £1,500. We have had the car since new and done 45,000 miles, exactly one year out of warranty. Not happy with prospect...