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Spanners in the work?

Do you give help/advice on possible mechanical/electrical car problems anywhere on your website?

Asked on 9 January 2010 by C.H., via e-mail

Answered by Honest John
Try posting in Technical Matters in The Backroom at www.honestjohn.co.uk Or use www.askthemechanic.co.uk
Tags: mechanical
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