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I have had an Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI 6 and a 1/2 months now and it has done circa 18,000 miles. It recently developed a loud rattle from the engine and Audi said the timing chain needed replacing. They...
I had my automatic gearbox on my Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi, Registered 11/2006, replaced in May 2014, as it was making a very loud noise which was diagnosed as needing a new gearbox. It has now failed again...
have a Corsa 1.2 from 2009 and have recently found white oily gunk in the breather pipes from the rocker cover to the air filter pipe that connects to the carb and the other one goes to the back of the...
I recently took my car for its fourth annual service at TMS Volvo at 46000 miles when, during the service, a gearbox fluid leak was identified. I paid for the service and a replacement of rear brake discs...
There is a grating sound when turning the steering wheel but only mainly when the car is first started and also there's a water slushing sound which seem to be coming from around the glove-box area
My car has just gone and found out on here, probably bearings gone in turbo. Is there a cheaper fix for this problem?
Is my Superb 2.0-litre 2013 affected by emissions scandal?
My car seems to be affected by the Volkswagen emissions scandal. It is a Jetta 2.0 TDI from 2010. I bought this car in US from the original owner and imported the car to Guatemala. I want to know if Volkswagen...
I have a 56 Prius. In late 2013 the water pump was replaced during a Toyota main dealer service. Only 15 months later, also during a Toyota main dealer service, and after less than 10,000 miles, it was...
I have a Vauxhall Vivaro and it takes a good 10 seconds to start in morning but once started it starts fine. I also find it bit slow until 2000 revs . I've just replaced the glow plugs but still the same?