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I have automatic headlights on my car so never normally have to make any adjustments with them, but I recently noticed the headlights weren't working at all, only the sidelights were working. The headlights...
My wife is test driving a 2021 Nissan X-Trail 1.6 diesel auto this week. Somebody I know just bought a Nissan Juke petrol auto and he's told me he's returning it for a refund, as he says there's travel...
What stop start battery would you recommend for my Skoda Octavis vRS? Prices seem hugely variable, as do warranties. How do I choose?
I would just like your view on the following. For many, many months I have been trying to buy a new BMW X1 (U11 series) and finally managed to source one for estimated delivery in September. I am aware...
I have a 2020 Nissan Qashqai, the front parking sensors would buzz on and off in the rain and show I was close to something even when on the road. Is there a fix to stop this happing like Vaseline or...
I have a Renault espace MK4, the card key opens the doors but won't start the car. I've put a new battery in the key card but it has made no difference.
I own a 2018 Jaguar F type 3.0 (380) with 14,000 miles on the clock. Recently, I've started to experience battery issues. The car only does 2,000 miles a year and often spends three or four weeks without...
Five months ago, my daughter purchased a new Vauxhall Astra 1.0 turbo from a Vauxhall dealer. Two weeks ago she started to have major electronic problems. The ignition stayed on though the key was out...
My wife's owned from new Peugeot 206 has now been passed on to our son. The rear wiper now comes on for a few sweeps when the doors are opened. It also stops wiping in various positions. The garage seems...
The windows on my Mercedes-Benz C-Class have ceased to open or close with the key fob. The driver’s side heated mirror also switch on every time I start up the car. Is this an ECU issue or general malaise...
 

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