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I leased a contract hire VW Touareg (245hp) in October 2014. Long story short, it didn't steer in a straight line and VW finally replaced it in December 2015 with the new model (262hp). The new one has...
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I have a 2014 Audi A6 avant with MMI. The Sat-Nav is very good at getting you from A-B but massively inaccurate when providing traffic reports, road/ motorway delays or closures. Many times the...
Hi. Car is 23 months old, c13k miles. Main dealer supplied. It has developed an apparent misfire when starting from cold - engine runs rough, reduced/no power for 30 seconds/a minute. All then OK. Main...
Hello John,
I wonder if you can offer any advice regarding off-gassing of chemicals within a new car. I bought a new car in September 2015 which had a strong "new car smell" and during our first significant...
Hi there. I own a Citroen Cactus, which I'm generally very pleased with. However, I'm experiencing a specific problem with the electronic control unit which deals with the heater, music, mobile phone...
Is it worth paying the extra for a 1.5T EcoBoost petrol (150PS) as opposed to the more popular 1.0T EcoBoost petrol (125PS)? I drive lots of short journeys plus reasonably regular long distance motorway...
I am looking at the Titanium X model but am concerned about the Clutch problems that you have been notified of many times. What exactly is the fault and has Ford resolved this issue ?
I look forward to...
My electric Windows have stopped working I had posted this yesterday on here but can't find the question. I have had a reply saying it could be water got into the ecu on drivers door. So if you could help...
I recently viewed a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with 70,000 on the clock. The dealer selling the car claims to have bought it from a main dealer, but a history check suggests the car was sold at auction....
Our eight year old Volvo XC90 has developed a low whine from the rear left tyre, which starts at around 30pmh and reaches highest volume at 60mph and is not heard thereafter (don't know if that is just...
I have a 2 yr old volvo V70 and an 8 yr old x trial (pulling a horse box etc). I do lots of 20 mile journeys and 8 journeys per year of 600 miles round trip in volvo so about 14000 mls in total. I now...
My wife's usually very reliable Audi A2 1.6 petrol (2003 Reg) recently had an issue with warning lights on the dash concerning the ABS and ASR. There were two yellow warning lamps for ABS and ASR either...
I have just taken my 2006 CR-V to my local Honda dealer as it was subject to a recall. They have apparently carried a check of the vehicle at the same time and have advised that the rear differential has...
How much could i expect to Purchase a 1.9 2001 Clio van for today, im asking because i was recently invlved in an accident and the insurance are trying to palm me off with £290 which will not buy me anything...
My wife is now 70 and wants to replace her Nissan Almera with something fun to drive and suitable for local short trips. Five door preferred, comfort and reliability desirable, along with an automatic...
My 2011 Volkswagen T5 Transpoter Kombi has started to vibrate. It has also made a few knocking sounds. Both disappeared when coasting in neutral or keeping a constant speed by putting my foot gently on...
A couple of months ago I placed an order for a new car. It's being built next week and will be delivered next month. However, the manufacturer's price for the car has just been increased. Where do I stand?...
I currently own a Mercedes-Benz CLK convertible. I've loved the car, but it has recently started to cost a lot to maintain, with lots of expensive bills. I'd like to replace it with something more practical...
I have noticed that the headlights are misaligned on my Ford Fiesta. As a result the full beam is too high (illuminating tops of hedges) while the dipped beam is fine. Have you heard of this problem?
The turbocharger on my Ford Focus TDCI (2005 model) has failed. I've paid to have a new one fitted, but been told there is basically no guarantee that it wont go again. My question is has anyone had this...
I'm looking to buy a new Renault Megane sport tourer GT - I need the extra room and like the sportier look of this estate, I'll be going for a manual but I can't decide which engine variant to go for though...
I'm looking to buy a new Nissan Navara NP300. I'd like a 4x4 and I also like the pick-up element to allow me to fill the back with mountain bikes/logs/family holiday stuff etc. The new Navara seems a great...
I have owned my 2008 Mercedes-Benz C220 diesel automatic from new and have clocked up 62,000 miles. The service schedule has no provision for changing the auto transmission fluid. is this correct or should...
I am looking to spend £8000 on a used estate, likely to do 15-20K miles a year. It must have a large boot and boast plenty of pace on the motorway. What do you recommend?
The power steering on my 2004 Vauxhall Meriva has failed. My local garage has examined the car and told me a new steering column is needed. Is this correct?
I have heard that there are other possible...
I bought a used Vauxhall Insignia two weeks ago. The sales guy told me that the car had a full service history and I paid for a two year extended warranty. Paperwork arrived for the warranty and it appears...
Four months ago I bought a used Volkswagen Transporter from my local approved dealer. About a month ago I discovered that it had been repaired prior to me purchasing it. I assume the dealer did it as they...
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