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I require a replacement key for my Vauxhall Corsa. However I have been informed by family and friends that the only place I can obtain one is from a Vauxhall garage and will cost around £140, obviously...
I recently bought a Honda Accord 2007 2.2 CDTi Sport and cannot use the hands-free telephone, as it says the system is locked. I tried contacting the previous owner but it turns out it was a lease vehicle...
I still enjoy our long and short distance driving, and have patronised BMW since the 1980s. However, the last year with our local franchise dealer has become somewhat fraught. It may be due to my age and...
Is there an alternative (in East Anglia) to getting a 2006 Peugeot 206 key cut, rather than the quoted main dealer price of between £100 - £150?
The engine of my Alfa Romeo blew up and I'm looking for a good Alfa engine repair specialist. Any ideas?
Where can I find a specialist Fiat electrical engineer in Hants? I need a report on problems to use in a legal case.
I have a brand new Fiat Punto EVO. After three days the steering failed, then recovered. Fault not traced. Later that day at the Fiat agent the car would not start, then it did start, then it would not...
I have a 320d SE BMW Touring on an 04 plate. Mechanics tell me a piston has lost compression and a new or replacement engine is needed. Where can I get such a part? Do I go ahead if it's cost prohibitive,...
My neighbour has a 2004 MINI Convertible. The electronic roof made an almighty bang while she was retracting it and one of the rods has snapped. The local Sytner garage has quoted £4000 for repair, which...
My 2003 Jaguar XJ Super 8 automatic has recently been making an occasional, mild, gearbox "thump" when changing up from first to second gear, together with an amber engine warning light and a gearbox fault...
 

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