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My 2013 Peugeot Boxer had water leak into the engine compartment, this has been happening from new. It's damaged the computer and the ABS system. Estimated repairs are £3000 and the van has only done 16,000...
My 2014 Hymer B 585 Starlight motorhome (based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter) recently broke down while I was in Ireland. I was recovered to an authorised Mercedes-Benz repairer, who eventually diagnosed...
I was trying to sell my Aston Martin Vantage V8 4.7 through a garage who offered a sale or return deal, taking a commission if the vehicle was sold. Five weeks and 300 miles later, only two prospective...
I have a Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 diesel which has had the EA189 fix done. Can this fix effect the injectors? I've had an injector go after the fix and the van has only done 16,000 miles.
My car went in for servicing at the dealership garage I purchased it from. Whilst there, someone drove into it. The driver's door needs replacing. The garage will do this at their expense and give me a...
I had the emissions fix on my Audi A1 Sportsback 1.6 TDi and immediately warning lights started flashing amber on my dash. First was the flashing glow plug system light, then a week later a solid Emission...
My 2012 Nissan Juke CVT has developed a transmission problem and requires a new gearbox costing £7000. The car has only done 28,000 miles and we bought from new. It has been serviced and maintained by...
I bought a Ford C-Max from Fords of Winsford (not a Ford dealership) in May 2016 and have subsequently had it serviced at Burns Garage (Ford) in my home town. According to the Service Book, the car was...
I was recently sat stationary at a junction when a third party drove into the back of me because he was waving at another driver in a vehicle in the next lane. The third party produced an ID in the form...
I recently purchased a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter from a dealer with 161,000 miles on clock. I had it a couple of weeks but I'm now having issues with blue smoke - mainly going up or down hills or sudden...