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I have a problem with my 2005 Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9 diesel, which dumps the coolant out of the overflow tank every time I drive it. Also the temp gauge never leaves zero. I have changed the filler cap...
Hello John, I've been trying to Lease a Merc, 'B' 200 SE Auto, but after getting all sorts of false offers, delivery dates, previous models etc. I wish to know what you would recommend as a replacement...
My BMW 116i F20 is struggling to get into any gear from neutral when the engine is cold. Once moving changing between gears is fine. The problem seems to disappear once the engine is at operating temperature....
Hi, My name is David Oriedi. Am writing from Africa - Kenya. I have a landrover freelander td4 year 2006 manual. Engine capacity is 2.0 diesel. The car is currently grounded because its clutch system...
We've got a 2012 Citroen C3, owned from new, currently on 46,000 miles and out of warranty in two months. We're expecting two children soon and so considering a bigger vehicle to fit them, child seats...
Around a month ago the engine of my diesel Toyota Rav4 (2009 model) was replaced under warranty (known fault/head gasket). Since then it has had in intermittent problem with starting. It turns over fine...
I had a replacement central locking pump fitted to my Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG by a local authorised dealer. However, after just eight months, the part failed again. The dealer is now refusing to replace...
I bought Audi Q5 2.0 TFSi 06/2011, and from the first day it use aprox 1L of oil every 1500km sometimes even less. When I first went on service because of the low oil, after just 2500km when I got the...
I had the same problem as most people do with a puff of white smoke after engine got a little warm and then it went away. I searched online and found out I need to remove the dpf, whenIi got this done,...
I've had some problems with my 2008 (08) Volvo V50 D5 Geartronic, which I bought from Johnsons Volvo two years ago. At that point the car had done 35k miles and had had seven Volvo services. It has now...