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My wife has a 2015 Renault Twingo TCE Dynamique S which I think is a great little car. However, since having the Renault recall work to have the bonnet guide bracket fitted, the digital fuel gauge incorrectly...
I understand that many Volkswagen Golf that have had the emissions fix have had subsequent problems with the engine. Is this correct?
I took out an extra 3 year warranty, paid in full, when I purchased a Ford C-Max. I have since had an intermittent fault of the clutch pedal not fully returning. The dealer has told me that the gearbox...
Does the 2016 Toyota Yaris 1.5 petrol hybrid have timing chain?
I'm looking for a TDI to replace my 2006 Vauxhall Astravan. I like the look of the Audi A4 estate but have heard about some issues with earlier PD engines. Are there any serious issues with the 2.0 CR...
I brought a Navigation update from the Land Rover website for my 2012 Range Rover Evoque. The update didn't work so Land Rover suggested I got a new USB stick from the Netherlands and let them install....
I have a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI , only done 45,000 miles. The EGR value has failed twice, once at 2 and a half years and again last August, a week after the the emissions fix. I had it replaced at...
Our two year old Volvo V40 2.0 has been in the garage for nine weeks undergoing tests and repair for an emission problem. We have been told that there is an inherent flaw in the design, is this true?
My first diesel Skoda Octavia Estate managed 200,000 miles until I replaced it with a 6 month old model in 2010 With 100,000 miles on the clock. Should I be looking to replace my current diesel or do I...
My Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI had EPC fault showing. The Skoda dealer said the turbo had gone and would be about £1500 to replace. As the car was only 3.5 years old with 19,300 miles, Skoda agreed with dealer...
 

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