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I have a 1993 K-reg Saab 900 Turbo and it needs new tyres. There are many to choose from, so I wondered if you had any knowledge for some objective reviews or opinions on which ones may be the best ones?...
I have a Mercedes-Benz SLK which I have serviced at an excellent local garage. I am told that I need to have the camber alignment checked, as the front tyres are worn on the inside. Could you recommend...
Sometime this week I will collecting (by trailer) an MGB GT. The car has been subjected to a near total renovation including a new engine, however this was five years ago and it hasn't been started since....
Where in the Midlands or Northern England can I find an engineering company that can modify a narrow angle Volkswagen V6 engine for high performance? Many thanks.
I have bought a used Volkswagen Polo on which the passenger side airbag was deactivated by the previous owner. Volkswagen is quoting £120.00 for this work. Could you recommend somewhere else who would...
My Smart car had a new battery. The Grundig radio cassette locked out. I thought it would be no problem to get the code from an internet site (have done this before) but would you believe it, they respond...
I'd like to buy an ex-BSM FIAT 500, but neither FIAT nor BSM will tell me how the vehicles are disposed of. I read in the press that the cars would be channelled thought a FIAT main dealer for selling...
Excellent independent BMW specialist - Steve, who worked for many years at the Reading main BMW dealer. Very pleasant, helpful, knowledgeable and much cheaper than a main dealer.
David Thomas Garage, Codicote, Herts. Excellent service, encyclopedic knowledge of all makes but especially Alfas, very friendly and personable. I won't use anyone else and I'm very fussy. http://www.davidthomasgarages.co.uk/
Could you recommend any automatic gearbox specialists for Audi in either West London or close to Winchester?