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Can you tell me where the crank sensor is on a SEAT Ibiza 1.4 engine? The car is a 2002 model and I have been told that I need to remove the starter and I will find it. Yet, after removing the starter,...
I'm thinking of buying a used Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG for around £30k. I will only use the car at weekends and will cover 5000 a year. Does this car have any known issues?
I have fumes entering the cabin of my Mercedes-Benz E320. I can only shut it out by using the internal air circulation switch. The garage has said it was the cat filter blocking and I should drive it...
Is the Citroen C-Crosser mechanically the same as the Mitsubishi Outlander? If so, can I get my Citroen serviced at a Mitsubishi dealership?
I noticed around 4 weeks ago that the coolant level on my Fiat Panda was just below minimum when cold. Therefore, I topped up the coolant with water and left it. The car ran fine and the coolant level...
The reverse sensors on my Kia Venga are very difficult to hear as my hearing is not good. Kia say that the bleeper is part of a circuit board and cannot be moved, while fitting additional sensors will...
I own Ford Galaxy 1.6 Titanium X (2012 model). It has suffered from battery drain since I bought it in 2013 and the problem has never been solved. Any idea what could be causing this?
I have had a Fiat 500 1.4 lounge from new. Now experiencing major electrical problems. Warning messages on dash, oil light on, headlight light on. Tailgate light permanently on. Often engine cuts out...
I had a problem with the turbo on my Ford Focus 1.6 diesel (2007 model). The bearings failed due to a blocked oil strainer. I went for a refurbished BTN turbo replacement with the full fitting kit (oil...
My 2008 Citroen C5 Tourer is leaking fluid. The leak is inline with the front wheels, but more on the driver's side. The fluid drips like water but has a oily texture to it with very little smell. Should...