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My wife bought a one year old Ford Fiesta in July 2011 from Wilson Auctions. In November we noticed the carpets were soaking and on bringing it to the Ford Garage, they said its a bulkhead leak and will...
I have a Golf Match 1.6 Tdi 7 speed DSG Bluemotion, bought new 16 months ago. I have what I believe is a serious problem.
The problem is when moving slowly or creeping forward or backwards on an incline...
I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2000yr. A few weeks ago I was driving and the car cut out, stereo and lights work ( ruling out battery ) but the windows wouldnt go up and down.
I took it to a garage and they...
We have a 2006 Discovery with 80k on the clock and have been offered £12,500 as a trade in against a year old KIA Sorento KX2 with 11k on the clock.
I am attracted by the Kia 7 year warranty and 42mpg...
I have a Volvo V40 52 plate. In 2009 I reported a noise from the engine to my Volvo garage and they diagnosed a VVT (variable valve timing unit) problem. This was replaced but the noise came back after...
I have a 51 plate Astra 1.6. The problem is all the windows steam up after 10 mins. The heater is working on all speeds and all the vents are blowing hot air OK, but the windows are still not clearing...
I am looking to replace a 56-plate Mazda 6 Estate with something smaller now my twin daughters are 5 and no longer need a double buggy etc. I do short local journeys with occasional motorway run.
It...
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My girlfriend has owned a Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CDTi Ecoflex since new and it's now done 55000 miles and if approaching four...
The red warning light for the power steering on my K12 2004 Nissan Micra is on all the time.
Has been spasmodic over past year or so. Nissan garage suspects that a complete system may be required at...
Time to replace my ageing Mk1 Ford Galaxy 2.3 auto. It's been pretty good but soulless and it eats drivetrain components and tyres.
I don't really like the 'sitting on it' feel of MPVs and the ride isn't...
I recently entered a pub car park. On finding a space I went in forwards very slowly. As I backed up to straighten the car there was a grinding sound from the front of the car. I got out to see what the...
I have a 3 year old Clio 1.2 3-door. I finish paying for it in April.
I think I should trade in for new. I want similar size car but with better fuel economy (currently avg 36mpg) and cheap/no tax (currently...
I'm contemplating buying a 2008 SAAB 9-3 Aero 180 TTiD sportswagen (55k FSSH) for £10k. Given SAABs current plight - is this now a risky buy?
The car is great, but I'm worried about spending £10K now...
My Suzuki Wagon R oil cap had a lot of 'cream' in it. I was worried that coolant has gone into engine, but later a local garage identified it as a design flaw.
The mechanic cleared a lot of the white...
My Fiesta starts and runs then cuts out... I think it is an immoboliser problem. I would like to know if the light (by the clock) is supposed to on or off when running properly? I unplugged the unit and...
I have a Ford Galaxy 2.3 (2000) it runs perfectly but occasionally it won't start. Give it 5 or 10 mins it starts and drives well, but now it has started cutting out while driving and I give it 5 or so...
I have an Astra van DTI 1.7. It drives spot on, plenty of power, no warning lights etc. but if I put my foot down sometimes it has a quick miss of power or a 'jerk' feeling, then it's fine again. After...
I am reluctantly considering part exchanging my Volvo V70 D5 (55 reg) for a smaller car to reduce running costs. The car will mainly be used to commute from a rural area into a city centre, a distance...
Two years ago I removed a virtually new battery from a car I was scrapping to keep it as a spare. I have recently had it on charge for about two days, but it still isn't fully charged. Is it likely to...
I own a Volkswagen Polo Twist 1.2 3-cylinder.
It has recently developed an intermittent starting problem. It doesn't matter whether the weather is warm or cold. Sometimes it starts straight away and...
Last week my car was hit by a cyclist. I have got some quotes from local garages for the repairs, but I was just wondering whether it would make sense to get my insurance company involved. As you would...
I just bought a scooter and the mileage meter reading is 7500 miles, while in the latest mot certificate it was 14,300. The guy who sold me the bike told me that he had replaced all the dashboard, odometer,...
After heavy rain the passenger side floor, both front and rear, is saturated. This does not happen on the drivers side. I cannot find where the water is entering the car. Can you help please?
I left my City Rover on the drive for 3 days and the battery is now dead. Had an auto electrician look at it and he can't find the fault.
Also happened last year when I went on holiday and didn't use...
My mother-in-law, at 88, is giving up driving and wishes to sell her 04 reg Peugot 407.
She lives in Epping in Essex and I live in Berkshire, so I wonder if you could recommend a garage or on-line buyer,...
I am thinking of buying a Jaguar X-Type in 2012. I only drive 4000 miles a year with many short journeys. I could spend up to 10k. Prefer automatic but manual OK. Petrol or diesel? AWD or not? 20k miles...
I am looking for a used diesel 4x4 which will see heavy off-road use as a farm and woodland utility vehicle, and little motorway/long-distance use. The various reviews do not answer two specific questions...
My wife has a Saab 9-3 convertible (53) which she has loved.
Recently things have started to go wrong, mostly electrical - windows, central locking and trim breaking.
She would like to have a similar...
Should I buy an ix35 or ASX? I live in a rural area and do about 18k a year. Looking at the ASX4 or ix35 Premium.
Love the styling, need 4WD, mpg is important, as well as re-sale and ownership costs.
I have a 2007 E90 BMW 3 series. I have speed bumps near my house and when coming down off the bump there is a suspension creaking noise from both sides of the front of car. Otherwise the car is quiet....
Need to change o/s/f sidelight bulb but cant get access to it? If the headlamp has to come of for access the bumper will need to be removed. Surely there must be an easier way?
My 2006 Audi 1.9 tdi heating system is only blowing very mild warm air if warm at all.
I bought a Ford CC1 in 2010 and this was registerred by the Wright Car Centre and DVLA on 1st March 2010, I was advised I would have a 2 year warranty.
I bought the car thinking it was not a pre-registerred...
Considering a Mondeo on an 05 plate with 73k on the clock. It's 1.8 that's been well looked after but has had no major work as yet. Price is a non-negotiable £2695. The price seems ok to me but is this...
I'm considering purchasing a used S40 but understand they are to be discontinued in 2012.
Are there any pitfalls to buying a model run out in terms of parts, service, repairs and resale please?
I have problem with fan in my Xsara. Computer test shows that there is a radiator fan problem but the fan is working fine.
It starts at 92C but at the same time STOP indicator comes up. I replaced...
I am new to your website that came recommended from a friend.
I own a Saab 93 2.2 TID and i have been having issues with the car over the last week. Whilst driving something flew off the back of a trailer...
I am very pleased with my ix20 disel - 4 months old.
However very occasionally (and never at the dealers), the engine under load sounds as though it is pinking. There is a tinkling sound from the engine...
I am confused by the ACEA grading: the handbook indicates B4 & Castrol & Mobil recommend an oil categorised as C3. Prof Google could not help [my innate stupidity, I fear] & Miller Oils ended with "cannot...
I have a Grande Punto. When I put it in 3rd it some times slips out, but not all the time.
That is the only gear it does it in, went to the garage and they took it for a spin but it never did it and...
My Corsa has failed drivers side indicators, front and back. I fitted new bulbs, checked all fuses, checked connections - all other lights working, headlights , brakelights near side indicators etc.
I have recently experienced a fine white powder (significant quantity) coming from the air vents with the climate control on. I would like to know what this might be, if it is harmful and what could be...
Here's a conundrum. I'm tall. So I need a car with the following.
1. Seat height adjustment for both driver AND passenger.
2. Auto gearbox.
3. Full length glass roof. (Doesn't necessarily have to open.)
Priced...
I'm thinking about buying a new car and it has 139,000 miles on the clock, is that worth buying at 700 quid? The car is a 2001 Ford Focus 1.6l 3dr hatchback.
My independent Mercedes-Benz servicing garage tells me that the Sensotronic Brake Control unit on my 2004 E320 cdi (90,000 mileage) needs replacement at a cost of £900+.
I've read on various MB Forums...
Earlier this year my fuel consumption reduced by about 5 to 10%, I check the consumption weekly and do the same journeys each week.
I changed the air filter but it made no difference. In June I had a...
Where can I find original list prices for older cars?
I know glasses do from 1991-ish onwards but I'm talking before then/
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