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I own a 2010 Audi A1 diesel. During a recent service, I was told it needs a new clutch and dual-mass flywheel. I have been experiencing recently that sometimes when shifting gears it gets stiff, or sometimes...
My Mercedes-Benz A-Class diesel won't pass 60mph. Is there a speed limiter or has it developed a fault?
I have just bought a used BMW X3 and it has come with the base level radio system with iDrive and no sat nav. What are my options for upgrading the system so that I can get sat nav and possibly DAB/Bluetooth?
My car has 138,000 miles on the clock and I believe I have looked after it well enough for it to do the same again. A rear cam seal leak has been diagnosed and a local, small garage recommended the first...
My car is left outside on a daily basis. As a result the window seals have gone green with moss growth. How can I clean this off with out damaging the bodywork?
Can anyone please help me to get the radio code for a Ford Fiesta 2005 4500 RDS EON car radio? The vin number is WFOHXXWPJH5M49991.Many thanks in advance!!
I keep getting a "Stop Engine - Low Oil Pressure" message in my 2002 Volkswaegn Passat GLX V6. The oil levels are correct, is it faulty? Can I reset it somehow?
I thought all new cars sold in the UK from November 2014 onwards had to be fitted as standard with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System under EU law. Can you explain therefore why Volkswagen UK is planning...
I have a five year old 318d with a N47 engine that has suffered a cam chain failure resulting in an engine write-off. BMW have offered to cover 50% of the cost of parts which brings an £11400 estimate...
Our Ford Fiesta will be two years old in July 2016. Ever since we bought it, we have found that battery goes flat after not using the car for a week to 10 days, particularly if we open a car door several...
 

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