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I have just acquired a K reg Volvo 850 GLT with just 25,000 fully-documented miles on the clock. Is it okay to use super-unleaded fuel in this car? Also, would it be wise to use a petrol additive such...
I use Castrol XL30 monograde oil in my Ford E93A engine and bulk buying is cheaper. What would be the shelf life of the oil?
I have owned my Land Rover Freelander 2 from new for over six years and 65,000 miles. In the last year, I have come out in the morning and found all the windows fully open with the car still locked on...
The headlights and dashboard of my Peugeot 206 come on when the car is switched off. When I open the driver's door they turn off. There's also high pitch screeching from behind the dash.
I have a 2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 DSG, which I love, but the seating is a bit too low on long journeys. I'm looking to part exchange for an automatic SUV/MPV, thinking a Nissan Qashqai or Ford C-Max. Most...
My father is no longer able to drive and I need to sell his car on his behalf. I'm not a driver myself and have no idea where to start.
When does the cam belt need changed on a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6? I'm at 66,000 miles.
Recently, the battery light on my Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI comes on above 3000 revs but as soon as I drop below it goes off again. There is also a whirring noise when starting the car. Turbo boost is...
I'm looking to replace my 2011 Focus 1.6 Ecoboost Titanium. I like the Focus handling and performance but note previous comments that the Focus has been superseded by competitors. What would be you recommend...
My current 2011 diesel Volkswagen Golf 2.0 Match, mainly used for an 80 mile (total) motorway commute, has now reached 90,000 miles without incident. I get it serviced every 10,000 miles. Should I cut...