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I have discovered a coolant leak from my 2000W Fiesta Finesse after hearing hissing. After a few days i've now identified the leak. I'm no expert with engines so i'm unsure as to the actual location name....
My 2009 Audi A3 Sportback has failed its MoT due to the nearside rear passenger door intermittently not opening from the outside. First question is, is this a legitimate reason for MoT failure when the...
I own a Hyundai i30 (2007 model) with a 2.0-litre diesel engine. After a major service at a main dealer an advice note came back that the fuel pump was 'whining' and was 'on the way out'- replacement cost...
The automatic gearbox on my 2006 Nissan Note is not working as it should. It drives off normally, but will change up from first to second gear. Any idea what could be causing this?
I've just bought a brand new Vauxhall Astra, but when I change from first to second gear I can feel, but not hear, a slight crunch. Is this normal for a new car? It is less than one month old and has less...
I have a Ford Mondeo ST220 and when braking I get like a "juddering" from the brakes. I can feel it through the steering wheel as I apply the brakes. Any ideas what this might be?
I own a Vauxhall Zafira (2001 model) and yesterday the power steering stopped working. There is fluid in the bottle and no leaks to speak of. Could it be the motor? If so, is it possible to fix this myself?...
I have a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa automatic with 23,000 miles on the clock. It has been serviced regularly and kept in a garage. Recently I've noticed that the gearbox lever is sticking, which makes it very...
When it rains I get water in the front and rear footwells of my 1998 Volkswagen Golf. I have been unable to trace a leak. I have checked that the pollen filter is clear, but the problem continues. Any...
I own a Ford S-MAX (2008 model) 2.2 diesel. Recently it has displayed some fault codes. P0087 and P0088 both coming on at the same time. The car drives perfect until it's put under a bit of strain going...