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Slow Vauxhall Combo

My Vauxhall Combo 51 plate will not go faster than 65mph on the motorway it takes a long time to pick up speed through all the gears any suggestions thank you

Asked on 2 July 2011 by ossie08

Answered by Honest John
If it's an ex-Post Office diesel it is governed to 70mph anyway.

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