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I get a rattle type noise from the engine when I press clutch pedal. When fully pressed the noise disappears. I have a BMW 1-series.
My car is currently in pieces and has been diagnosed with a failed DMF and a damaged clutch as a result of this failure. Repair has been priced at £1,030. I have only had the car 8 weeks. It was purchased...
I have read on this site about the 406 110bhp having a dual mass flywheel and how many problems they can cause when they fail. Can you confirm weather or not the 110 bhp AUTO is fitted with a DMF? A...
I bought a 58-plate Mondeo 1.8TDCI with 8,000 miles from a Ford Direct dealer with an unlimited mileage warranty for 2yrs. The car has been serviced at the specified intervals at a Ford dealer and is...
I bought a 2005 Saab Vector TiD (c, 43k miles) about a month (and 1,300 miles ago) from a Vauxhall Dealer, he provided a 3 month Dealership Warranty which has a single claim limit of £1,000. I have taken...
My car which is a 2003 1.9 TDI Passat manual. It was hit on the passenger front wheel and wing. My car was stationary at the time(parked) waiting for the wife. My car was pushed against the kerb and...
I currently drive a Renaultsport Clio 197, but I need a family estate car. I want to spend around £5000. I travel 18,000 miles per year so a diesel would probably be best for economy. Some comfort would...
Further to your reply to JH Saturday April 2nd re Jaguar 2.2 diesel DMF problem, my 2010 Transit 2.2 diesel has similar engine fitted and when you lift the clutch at idle, the engine software senses the...
An answer you posted recently pointed out multiple drawbacks to diesel ownership from the fourth year onwards, on a car under a 3 year lease. If I buy a new diesel car, will the maufacturers warranty...
I have a 2000-reg Bora with 149,000 miles on the clock, and its MOT is due at the end of month It requires a replacement 2nd gear selector fork. Garage has looked at the clutch and flywheel and have reported...