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My insurer are insisting on returning my Cat B write off to me and not giving me the option to refuse the 'buy back'. I have received a settlement figure, minus the salvage value. Is this correct? I cannot...
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How often should the oil and filters be changed in my Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Our 2012 Volkswagen Passat 1.6d appears to over-rev when changing gear, but at the same time as the rev counter rises, the engine loses power. It has been recalled and had the emissions fix done. Do you...
Can the key fob for my keyless entry Jaguar XF be read inside my house by thieves?
What front and rear dash cams, which are simple to setup and use, would you recommend?
My car went to the garage for a service and because it was overheating. They serviced the car and said it was the radiator and a burst hose (repaired for £579). I got my car from the garage the next day,...
I'm looking for the radio code for my daughter's Ford KA. The serial number is V026774. The radio went off after her boyfriend put a new battery in.
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My motorcycle was registered in February 1977, do I still have to pay road tax?
 

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