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How do I replace the rear tail light bulb in the tailgate of a 2005 Citroen C5? I assume I have to remove the interior panel to gain access to remove the blown bulb.
I note your advice to avoid flat batteries by switching off lights and removing the boot light bulb. It may be worth mentioning the bulb in the glove box, if there is one. In 2008, I had a flat battery...
I own a 2009 Ford Focus with 5,000 miles on the clock, garaged when not in use. I noticed condensation inside the two back light clusters, and later took the car to the dealers who said they replaced them....
I have a 4-year-old Volkswagen Polo, which I bought new from a main dealer in Ruislip, Middlesex. It passed its first MOT, but the second time I took it to a different main dealer. He found that the headlamp...
A minor problem to report. Both 'lenses' covering the number plate lights have fallen off and been lost. Otherwise it's a fabulous car in every respect. I have the 16-inch tyres, giving a really comfortable...
I have a Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI GT and my reversing light is stuck on. What could be causing this?
I have a Nissan Micra K11 and the reverse light will not come on. I have tried changing the bulb, with no luck. I've been told that this is probably the switch in the gearbox. Can anyone give me step-by-step...
The sidelights on my Vauxhall Zafira come on when the engine is off and the key is out of the car, but when the engine is running the lights are fine and work ok.
I have a new Polo and find that on switching on the ignition the headlights come on. I then drive the car all the time with headlights on. Surely sidelights only would be sufficient to meet the new rules...
I am being constantly blinded in the last few weeks by new Skodas, Mercedes and Audis with unfocused, super bright LEDs presumably used as 'always on' daylight running lights. These are much brighter than...
 

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