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Is it true that antifreeze needs be changed at intervals these days.
I've had quotes from several garages for replacing the cam belt and water pump on our Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI (registered Jan 2012). The mileage is approx 69,000. The highest quote is £599 the lowest...
I live near Faversham in Kent and need a garage that can service my car. Can you recommend a trustworthy garage in my area?
Four months ago I was told by my local MINI dealer than my car my 2007 Cooper needed new rear brake pads, discs and sensors at 34,000 miles. Yesterday the warning light came on, regarding the brakes and...
When the engine management light came on my Honda Jazz (2001 model) the car started to cut out my local garage could not diagnose the problem, but gave me the details of the fault code and recommended...
My 2010 Vauxhall Astra has a service light issue which only comes on intermittently. The light stays on for an average of 1 minute. The problem is more frequent in the winter and wet weather. I have...
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...
Where is the best place to get the automatic fluid changed for a BMW 330d E90 auto?
A few weeks ago the spark plug failed on my 2010 Ford Fiesta, damaging the engine in the process. As a result I've been told it will cost £3300 to repair the vehicle. It would appear that the third and...
 

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