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We have a Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. It was left a couple of weeks on the drive and now the handbrake is stuck. It's an electric parking break and it makes all of the right noises when the break is...
I'm an employed land agent wanting a company car lease - four years - for 20,000 miles a year. It must be four-wheel drive and offer low tax. What do you recommend?
I bought a Vauxhall Meriva 16 months ago. Soon after purchase an electrical fault developed. The car has been in the garage number times since to be fixed, but none of the repairs have worked. What are...
I currently have a 2007 Honda Civic which has coped well as a small family car since the introduction of our first child. I'm now looking to upgrade to something a bit bigger for an expanding family and...
I have a 2004 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 petrol. I bought it 2 weeks ago and it is starting up quite slowly every morning. The clock has also reset itself. I thought it might need a good motorway drive to charge...
The heater blower resistor on my 2012 Ford Fiesta needs replacing for the third time. I am trying to fit a replacement but cant remove the plastic screw
that holds the passenger foot well trim to the centre...
I am looking to buy a usedcar. At the moment I am stuck between the BMW Z4, Toyota GT86 and Audi TT. All will be 2013-2011 plates, I'm a young man and I don't travel long distances particularly. Any advice...
My Ford Ka (2007) has started to struggle to change gears. What could be causing this, I can see no visible leaks and when my father drove the car over the weekend it seemed ok.
I want to buy a 2009 Ford Focus Zetec S and I have found two models of similar spec and price. One is a 1.8 petrol the other a 1.8 diesel. I have read about issues with the DPF on diesel engines doing...
I want to buy a new seven-seater automatic. It must qualify for zero road tax and cost £15,000 - £20,000. What do you suggest?
My handbrake keeps going tight and then loose. It seems to hold without much problem, but the issue is getting worse. Any ideas?
I bought a UK registered ex-MOT Full Tilt 1993 Land Rover Defender 110 and exported it to France in 2004. I still have all the UK registration papers and DVLA letters acknowledging my export.
It has...
I've got a 2009 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI. The turbo failed last month and the repair cost £850. Now the EGR valve needs replacing, this will be close to another £1000 to fix. Is it worth doing or should I...
I have received a fine notification for an alleged traffic offence in Italy eight months ago. Can this be enforced in the UK?
I purchased a 2007 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso four weeks ago and the clutch has failed. The dealer claims it's wear and tear. I've tried the warranty company too, but they say the same. What should I do?...
We have a a five year old child and are expecting twins in six months, so are looking to buy a used car that easily fits three car seats in the back with a decent boot space for a double buggy and reasonable...
I will be buying my first car soon which will be used for city driving and occasional motorway driving. However, next year the car will be used primarily for motorway commuting to work (60 mile round commute)....
I've started having issues with manual heating on my 2011 Ford Fiesta.
The manual heating blower on level 1,2,3 does not work at all (neither cold and hot air blowing) but it works on level 4. I would...
When I start my Peugeot 207 in the mornings it judders when I put my foot on the accelerator. It lasts for about 30 seconds and then clears up. Any idea what's going on?
I need to change the tyres on my Volvo XC70 and would like your recommendations on the best tyres to fit. My mileage is around 10,000.
I am currently driving a Toyota RAV4 multidrive S. It's from 2010 and a great car (which you recommended) ideal for the electric wheelchair etc. But I now want to change to a newer vehicle. Is there anything...
Is it necessary to fix minor scratch/scuff to alloy wheel happened by rubbing against the kerb? Will it cause log term damage to the wheels or can I leave it?
My Volkswagen Passat Sport 1.9 TDI with 296,000 miles has been written off by a chap who jumped a red light. So I need a replacement with the following :
Good Economy
Relatively fast under 10 secs 0-62mph
Spacious
Reliable
Cheap...
I am looking to purchase a Subaru Outback (new or ex-demonstrator) as a long term purchase. My main type of motoring though is a 4.5 mile trip to work in the morning and back again in the evening so my...
My Citroen Grand Picasso is fitted with Michelin Primacy HP 215/55R16 tyres and are now down to 3mm tread after 30,000 miles. What would you reccomend as replacement, noise and ride comfort being high...
thinking of Vitara 1.6 petrol to keep long term, short journeys, low annual millage,
new or ex demo. Auto or Manual. any thoughts ?
cheers
Mike
We have been told by the Citroen Servicing Agent that the Clutch Slipping on a Citroen C4 2013 EGS Gearbox at under 40k miles is not uncommon and that this would be considered a wear and tear item. Is...
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I bought a Mini Cooper S 2009 plate just over 3 months ago (1/10/15) and a few days ago the engine cut out - the rac towed me to the nearest mini dealer and they think the timing chain/belt has snapped...
It appears that Toyota will change the battery in some instances in this model.
http://www.gt86ownersclub.co.uk/forum/flat-battery_topic2085_page1.html
Standard is supposedly a 45A which they replace...
A friend of ours purchased a car on finance a few months ago for us, but the car was faulty so we handed the car back and rejected it. However, the seller told we could not do this.
We have tried cancelling...
Please can you advise what we could sell a two owner 1991 BMW 320i two-door saloon privately for? It has been off the road in our drive for five years but started and moved regularly. The bodywork needs...
I am debating changing the cam chain, tensioner etc on my 2006 Vauxhall Combo 1.3CDTI. It has done 145,000 miles and has very little history. The van needs a blip of throttle to start, the van drives fine...
We are about to buy a first car for a teenage boy learning to drive. We think a Volkswagen Up would be a good option (not sure which would be the best model though) but our son prefers the look of a Corsa....
I have complained to Toyota about my GT86 not starting due to a battery flat. The problem has caused me to lose complete confidence in the car. They have washed their hands of the situation. Where do I...
Is it possible to change the oil and filter on a 2004 BMW X3 auto box? What would the advantages be if any? Mileage is 83,000.
I bought a car from a used car dealer forecourt 6 weeks ago. Two weeks ago I rang the dealer as the V5C registration document had still not arrived - I was told all V5Cs had been posted out at the beginning...
Should I be choosing petrol or diesel for central London bearing in mind the the proposed levy on diesels. My short list is Merc GLE, Lexus RX 450h, landrover discovery, BMW x5/x3 but last three diesel...
My car was damaged (door dented) by Tesco bin while I was filling up car with fuel. Tesco say not liable??
I recently sold a very comfortable MB auto 2007 E class saloon and bought a 2010 BMW X1 (2WD, manual) with run flat tyres, with which my wife is totally unimpressed. The ride is hard and 'choppy' and it...
You recently published a response stating that short runs are very bad for a flat six Porsche Boxster engine. Why do you say that? I use my 2000 model as my station car (seven miles each way) and have...
Please can you advise how I stand legally with a DAB radio that is not fit for purpose? I have had 14 month battle trying to get my local Mercedes-Benz dealer to repair the DAB system in my E-Class Cabrio....
Volkswagen only offer diesel-engined versions of its Golf Alltrack model in the UK in spite of making petrol versions for other markets. Recently I found on YouTube a road test from Australia of a right-hand-drive...
I am planning to buy a used car mainly for my wife to use and I would appreciate your advice.
Her annual mileage is about 3000 miles and mostly involves the commute to work (six miles) and city driving....
I collected a new SEAT Leon ST just before Christmas, which I am very happy with. After five days of ownership I noticed a small dent, chipped paintwork and scratches to the front wing and bumper. I was...
I want to buy a very cheap brand new car ,£5-6k or thereabouts, for my wife that can fit two dogs safely in the boot and also carry the weekly shop. What do you recommend?
I am pondering if the gearbox oil should be changed on my 2005 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI five-speed. I has done 150,000 miles. Over the last four months the shift between gears is becoming a bit notchy. The...
In a recent response you specifically said not to use a flushing oil before an engine oil and filter change but gave no reason for this advice. Could you please advise why it is not a good idea to use...
My 2015 Honda CR-V has the option for variable servicing but Honda and its dealers routinely turn this off and apply the 12 month or 12,500 miles regime. Why?
My four year old Peugeot 107 - bought five months ago - is wet through. The boot carpet is soaked and so are the back seats. There is a water mark on the roof lining at rear nearside.
Is the dealer -...
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