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My BMW was misfiring recently, so I took it to my local BMW dealer. After diagnosis, they said one of the injectors failed and therefore all the four injectors needed to be changed, along with the spark...
I've been offered A 2001 Renault Clio with 40,000 miles on the clock. Is there anything that I should look out for and check as I have heard reports of bonnet problems?
My dad had a Ford Mondeo (2002 plate) with 120,000 miles on the clock. Should he change the chain, along with the tensioner? It has a full service history and regular oil changes but I'm being told it...
Can I ask two questions: 1. How often does brake fluid need replacing? 2. If my Aircon is working fine, does it need any routine servicing?
I took my car in to a local garage for an MoT and service. During the course of the service the driver window was put down and got stuck. The garage are now quoting my £339 to fix the window as it won't...
My girlfriend has recently inherited a 2011 Volvo C70 D3, but neither of us have been able to locate the oil dipstick. Does it exist on this model, or is it an electronic dipstick?
Do you know of any issues with the 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI 90PS? I'm worried about the cam belt and I think it needs changing after four years or 60,000 miles.
We are considering buying a new or almost new Audi A4 or Q5 with the 2.0 litre TFSI petrol engine, but are very scared by the reports of very high oil consumption. Is this still a problem?
I own a 2006 Ford Mondeo 2.0 tdci 130, but can't work out if it's got a timing chain or belt. Can you help?
When do you need to change the timing belt on a 2006 Grand Voyager 2.8 diesel?The Chrysler Operating Instruction Book has a schedule which says replace the engine timing belt at 100,000k but the schedule...