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I have a Nissan Micra K12 1.2 automatic 3 door hatchback. When the car is at idle the battery light is off, as it should be, but when I put my foot down the light comes on. It then goes back off when I...
My Megane Coupe Cabriolet won't start after having the roof down. I have the engine running when lowering the roof. The car starts with a bump start and starts as normal the following day. All lights...
The alarm on my 53 plate Ford Fiesta Zetec keeps going off randomly. This only happens at night (usually between 0000-0400). I stop it with the remote key (keep it by the bed now!) and when I go down...
My Golf mkV GT with 80k miles has a broken coil spring. My garage (not a franchise dealer) advises to fit genuine Volkswagen parts but there are none in the country and it will be about 10 days. Does this...
I had a puncture in my Nissan Juke. The owners handbook states the spare wheel is under the floor in the boot. No spare wheel is there, only a compressor and a bottle of sealant - which did not work. If...
I have an Audi A3 Sportback Sport 1.4 TSI (2012). The model comes with sports suspension and sports seats. I added the lumbar support option hoping to have a firm but comfortable ride. However, I have...
I have a 2007 Mazda6 Estate 2.0 diesel. I have a leak around the fuel injection seals - is it possible to replace these seals or does it require special equipment to press them in?
I bought a new Honda Jazz at the end of March and find the driver's seat is very uncomfortable - lower back & leg pains and quite different to the seat in the test car I tried out. I've tried various...
This question is about whether to litigate for a fault, seek manufacturer goodwill, or simply seek repair, and if so where? My beloved 1.4HDI Peugeot 1007, bought by myself pre-reg and at virtually half...
My automatic Ford Galaxy was towed off the ground. I was told it was the alternator. Not so - the car starts but gears are not engaging properly. Is it as a result of towing?