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I have a very well maintained Citroen Berlingo - 10 years old, 100,000 miles. The dealers tell me that the idling sensor has burnt out the engine management CPU so that it cuts out at idle sometimes. They...
A minor problem to report. Both 'lenses' covering the number plate lights have fallen off and been lost. Otherwise it's a fabulous car in every respect. I have the 16-inch tyres, giving a really comfortable...
How hard is it to get hold of a 1.7CDTI engine for a 2004 Vauxhall Astravan, and what sort of money will it cost? Also, how hard is it to replace?
I live in Sweden. At the moment I am in the process of looking to purchase a left-hand drive Ford Mondeo ST220. One recently came up for sale, but has a few problems with its bodywork. The front fender...
My daughter has just started teaching in Manchester, a daily return trip of 75 miles per day, 70 miles of which is motorway driving. We would like to replace her 1995 306 Peugeot XLD, which has just had...
Where can I purchase the cheapest replacement turbocharger for my 2004 2.0-litre TDCI Ford Mondeo? Also, if I was mis-sold said Ford four years ago as never being in an accident or written off, but have...
I live in the centre of Dublin and drive a 2003 CL. For the last few months there has been a spate of wing mirror robberies off Mercedes-Benz cars (six on my road alone). Mine have been stolen twice so...
I have my MOT coming up and my passenger seat handle has broken (the handle that pulls the seat forward so passengers can get in and out of the back). Will I fail my MOT because of this? Where can I get...
I have a Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 petrol engine 51 plate. About a month ago the engine management light came on after I travelled about 150 miles, and a trustworthy garage that was recommended to me reset the...
Good morning.I am having great problems getting a quote for a replacement clutch for my 1999 Ford Galaxy TDI manual. Six garages that i have contacted are being vague or have not got back to me. I understand...
 

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