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I run a 2005 BMW 320 Cd with 48,000 miles. I was recently away for a week's holiday. On my return the air-con is not working. The fans come on but no cold air is emitted. I have had the vacuum and gas...
I am a loss to understand why the police and the government do not take a tougher line on overtinted driver and passenger windows. These windows should have a light transmission of 70% but it is not part...
I would appreciate your advice regarding my car battery. My car is a Honda Civic Type R with satnav etc, etc bought as a demonstrator from a Honda dealer. The car was first registered in March 2008 and...
My son's child has been sick, today, over the back carpet of his Porsche. Have you any suggestions as to how to get rid of the smell?
My BMW 335i still goes like stink. It’s great fun. But despite weekly car and wheel washing the front wheels are pockmarked from brake pad and disc dust. Dealership valeters couldn't shift them. The car...
I have a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 16v. The heating system in the car is working, but when you turn the dial to cool air it doesn't blow cool. It’s warm. When you turn on the air con it stays the same and...
I read in last weeks Saturday motoring section, your reply to a motorist who complained about having to replace brake discs and pads after only 19,000 miles. I understand your reply and know about the...
I am yet another Meriva owner with this dangerous fault, I have an 05 plate 1.4 life model and I am the 2nd owner having bought the car just under a year ago. Initially I had no problems for the first...
You recently stated that "The EGR system recirculates unburned hydrocarbon fumes from the crankcase so they are combusted rather than emitted." Not so. You have described the purpose of a crankcase breather...
I have a Mk V Golf which has done 45k and it has developed a dullish whining noise. It sounds like I'm driving an old Land Rover. Is there a history of transmission or wheel bearing problems with this...
 

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