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Why will my Renault Clio not start sometimes? It turns over but won’t start yet if I leave it for a while then it starts. Any suggestions?
We bought a used 2019 Ford Focus Active X in March 2024. As of Sep 2025 the car has only done just over 30,000 miles, 1 previous owner and has been regularly serviced. At the time of purchase we also purchased...
I have inherited a 2018 VW Polo with the 1.0 Turbo engine and DSG transmission. It's great in many ways, but is strangely jerky setting off from rest sometimes. Particularly when cold. The clutch just...
After two Honda Civics (2000 and 2003) both have let me down with crankshaft sensor problems. I am wondering whether this is a typical fault for that age Civic or was I just unlucky and could risk buying...
I value your tech advice. I’m planning on buying a 2018/19 Audi SQ2 facelift. I am aware that common issues with the 2.0-litre EA888 engine have been PCV valve and leaking thermostat housing. Do you know...
I recently had my fuel injectors renewed at a garage. The car ran fine for two months then just cut out on a short motorway journey. I took it back to the garage to be told that an intake valve was broken...
My Vauxhall Insignia cornering lights have stopped working. Do they work on a fuse? Can you help me please?
We have a Nissan Primastar. It has only just had a service but the following problem was pointed out to my mechanic. The glow plug and service light comes on after about 3 miles of travelling, then goes...
Last week while driving, the red oil light popped up on the dash of my 2016 Ford Fiesta and the engine made a horrible rattling sound. I pulled over, parked up and left the car to be recovered by the garage....
My 2013 Citroen C4 is in the garage for a clutch repair. The symptoms are that it can't engage any gear with the engine running but can when the engine is off. The garage now say it's not the clutch and...