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Car serviced in Oct 2011 with front pads reported as 25% worn rear pads 10% worn. This was at 15,763 miles. Now at 22,658miles front pads are 70%worn...
I was driving down the motorway and all of a sudden noticed the car was juddering or jolting somewhat like it was loosing power momentarily. This has...
I have a 59 plate Freelander 2 fitted with Pirelli Scorpion Zero 235/60 R18/103V Tyres. The car has done 21,500 miles and the near back wheel has developed...
I only have one key for my 2001 RAV4 - what is the cheapest option to get a spare?
I need to replace all 4 tyres on my well loved Rover 75 CDTI saloon. The car has done 82K miles and I intend to keep it for probably another 3-4 years/...
I have a Toyota Avensis 2008 D4D model. It has only covered 32,500 miles but has developed a problem where it intermittently won't start and can cut out...
I am getting a noise from the engine, sounds like a belt making noise. I took it to a garage and they said a bearing has gone on the water pump and would...
My Mondeo revs but does not increase in speed. It suffers very slow acceleration, but if you turn it off and restart the problem corrects itself for a...
My wife would still like a manual, and we've finally come round to the idea of a 5 series (Alfas before), and have found a 2010 525d with a manual gearbox....
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My local Independent Garage has diagnosed faulty motors on my A6 electronic parking break. It says both motors need replacing. This seems like...
My 2003 Honda CR-V gives fault code po 132. All I know it is an O2 sensor but don't know which one.
I owned a Ford Fusion a few years ago. The Owners Handbook had the usual section on the tyre pressures for the car, normal and heavy load. To my surprise...
The coolant fan on my car always runs even after a 10 minute drive.. It also runs after I have turned the ignition off for about 1 minute.
Although the...
I'm glad to see the DT taking up the cause for improving the completely unrealistic 'Official' consumption figures. As you say, manufacturers are simply...
A warning about particle filter failure has started to show up intermittently. My garage tells me it needs replacing but there is possible chance that...
I have today received through the post from CP Plus a CHARGE NOTICE.
This is for parking at the Clacket Lane South Services for 39 mins over the allowed...
How would I remove the Blaupunkt radio fitted to a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti?
My Fiesta is a 2000 Mk 5. Just lately I started having problems with the remote key. Sometimes it works fine even from about 30 feet away, and other times...
I have a 1996 Vectra B. I have two small issues I've been putting off for some time.
When I bought the car both the rear electric windows didn't work...
I'm losing power with four people in the car - could you tell me what might be causing this? Could it be an MOT fail?
I own a Jag XJ N reg and last year when I collected it from the garage after its service and MOT the garage informed me that they had crossed threaded...
Is it illegal to de-cat a 2002 diesel Freelander TD4?
I have a 2002 Vectra 2.2 SRI 150. The previous owner had replaced middle box of exauhst with a straight through pipe so I had to replace the cat after...
I have recently bought a second hand Golf with full VW history and have had nothing but problems.
First of all, I have experienced juddering from the...
Technical Questions: Engines
I'm losing power with four people in the car - could you tell me what might be causing this? Could it be an MOT fail?
One cylinder on my 02 Mondeo is not firing. The garage replaced the coil pack, plugs leads, injectors and rail and they've done a compression test. The...
I bought a used Volkswagen Golf 170 GTD from a large car dealership for £16,000, borrowing £10,000 from dealership finance.
Ten months later it broke...
Technical Questions: Gearboxes
My wife has a 2007/57 plate Fiesta owned from new and with full dealer service history. Mileage is only 11600. From new it has "jumped out" of second gear...
I recently changed a semi automatic gearbox on a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa and I was wondering if it is self bleeding? I didnt know it had a clutch fluid reservoir....
I have a Jaguar S-Type 2.7 Diesel Automatic, 05-plate with 77k miles.
There is a shaking/vibration from the transmission when it is accelerating between...
Technical Questions: DPFs
I've been noticing frequent issues where I lose a slight amount of power, and my mpg drops by about 10mpg. I've noticed the engine takes around 10 minutes/7...
My BMW 525 diesel ( 04/54 ) has now covered 73,000 miles mainly around town with occassional long runs and the service computer is showing 90,000 miles...
I have a 06 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTi 150. We have just had the DPF filter replaced and now EGR valve replaced. The car now intermitently pours out smoke...
Technical Questions: DMFs
My wife would still like a manual, and we've finally come round to the idea of a 5 series (Alfas before), and have found a 2010 525d with a manual gearbox....
I have a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro with 80,000 miles on the clock. When I press the clutch pedal down I get a chattering noise coming from the engine. Does...
We have a 2005 Peugeot 307 Diesel. The car was brought recently with a 3 month warranty. Within 4 weeks and less than 1000 miles the DMF has failed. The...
Technical Questions: Suspension
The Fiesta Econetic has "lowered suspension." How much lower? Would this make it unsuitable for Lincolnshire? We have the odd track to houses and some...
I know it is very trivial, every time I see a similar car to mine it looks taller. Doesn't happen very often. I recently had the opportunity to park next...
Technical Questions: Bodywork
I've just had a cylinder block hurled through my C1's passenger window and the door is bent beyond repair. I can't find any spare C1 doors online yet,...
Do you have a view regarding advertised magic 'pens' that purport to remove scratches and road chipping marks whatever the colour or type of paint your...
In August I bought a used 2008 Mazda from a trader & with exception of replacement door locks was assured there had been no accident damage or repairs.
Couple...
