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I've been doing lots of research on Mercedes before I buy. What's Tiptronic and Kompressor mean? Currently investigating private sale, sounds good. 1.8 SLK Tiptronic 2008 £8995. Only 21500 miles 2 owners,...
My Mercedes CLK280 was recalled for a sunroof check. When I got it back, the auto-lights failed followed by the interior light and then the sunroof. A swathe of lacquer had been taken off the boot where...
Just had my 2019 Renault Zoe serviced. Taken aback to be told it needs a routine 12V battery change and brake fluid replacement. Battery is £140 and brake fluid change £340 plus VAT. Told that specialist...
After its recent service my SEAT main dealer commented that one tyre was wearing more than others. I queried whether this could be a wheel alignment issue, they said yes and suggested I get it checked....
My 23 plate Swift Sport has been called in for as I understand a software update, what's this all about? Secondly reading about new cars, there is no mention of an upgrade of a Swift Sport 2023 / 2024...
I'm planning to trade in my Volvo XC60 for a used XC40 from a Volvo dealer. At the moment, there are only a few available that meet my criteria. In your view, would it be better to wait until the end...
My daughter has bought a secondhand Mercedes A-Class and subsequently discovered there is no SD card for the sat nav. Does she have any rights for the garage seller to pick this cost up? What kind of...
I purchased a BMW X3 2019 model in Jan 2023 and it has developed issues with its brake discs. I have given the dealer four opportunities to repair but they have not been able to. I have now rejected...
My SEAT Ateca 1.6 diesel has under 50,000 miles and is 4 1/2 years old (first registered January 2019). It is at my local Seat workshop for an investigation into an unusual noise coming from the engine...