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I drive a 2013 Toyota Avensis but recently starts to overheat in traffic if the air-conditioner (A/C) is on. The cooling system will stop working immediately the temperature rises. Once the A/C is of,...
Dera HJ Speaking as an avid reader of your column I read that virtually every type of VAG diesel or petrol engine has relliability and other failure issues,there seem to be many problems with readers cars. I...
I have a 52 plate Freelander and got back from an 80 mile round trip and for the last 20 miles when idling or pulling away, a bit of a rattle has developed from drivers side low down. Pull off and alls...
I need a new headlight lamp holder for the 12v 55w dipped headlight lamp. I've been told I can only get it from Mazda themselves. I was wondering if you knew of any other place that would sell this holder?...
The windscreen washers on my BMW 5 Series F10 are only producing a dribble of water. The garage tells me that it is likely sediment in the washer tank or filters. To flush it out requires major work...
Does a 1996 Citroen Synergie 1.9td have an in tank pump. Car starts but stalls but can then run fine. I have changed filter. Have found once pumped hand primer it seems better.
Why does my brake pedal feels as though its joined to other pedals with a bar when I apply the brakes?
I have a 1.6 Hyundai i130 diagnosed on last service as having a small oil leak from the turbo. The car is several months out of warranty. Should I have rectification work carried out by my Hyunadai main...
I purchased a three month old E-class 15mths ago. It has developed micro blistering on several panels on taking the car to a Mercedes dealer for checking this problem the body shop manager checked paint...
I purchased a used Peugeot 2008 with Vector 4 season on. I usually swap to winter tyres. Do I need to or are these just as good. Live in the north west pennines in a rural area but don't need a 4x4 for...