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During April, I paid a considerable amount of money in fixing my Honda's off-side rear wheel arch which had rusted in two areas. The rust returned in one area and was subsequently repaired again under...
I have a 1996 Ford Fiesta 1.3. The problem that I am having with my car is that it doesn't seem to be ticking over and just keeps cutting out. From when I start the engine, if i am not applying pressure...
Last week's Telegraph report on the London to Brighton Classic Car run was illustrated with a photo of a Triumph Vitesse reg. VAP 509H. I owned this car in the 70's, albeit a different colour. Is there...
I've had this car for a few years but had a problem recently whereby it would suddenly feel like the brakes had been slammed on for an instant whilst driving. It was diagnosed as due to faulty wiring...
Just bought a 1998 Chrysler Voyager. I don't think it's been in for any recalls at all. Would I still get it done and would it still be free? I've read your forums and have faults that should have been...
I have Nissan Almera 2.2D sport (52 reg 84,000 miles). But it failed its MOT and I had to spend £900 to fix it. It took 3 months to fix. I bought it for £1,200 and after that I changed the cam chain (used)...
Of increasing interest to me and especially since the recent MoT failure of my diesel VW Passat with 140k over 11 years is how long to keep it. The car is in fair structural health, on a long run still...
I am considering buying a 1993 (L-reg) 87,500-mile Renault Clio 1.4 automatic for my son to learn to drive in. It looks to be in excellent condition but I have read that these models have autobox troubles....
My neighbour has a very large unroadworthy van parked right next to our access road. No fence is between the properties and the van now has four flat tyres, and is rusting and leaking fluid. As this thing...
 

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