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I'm thinking of buying a cheap second-hand car with a little bit of heritage that's still fun to drive. I'm thinking MG TF. That was until I saw how difficult it is to just change the plugs. Does that...
Will the long term maintenance on hybrid and/or electric cars have a higher repair cost compared to current petrol or diesel cars due to the different components needed?
I own a 2012 Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDi Auto. One morning I found a pool of transmission fluid and water on my drive. It was towed to a SEAT main dealer and they informed me that the coolant system is contaminated...
I am wondering whether I need to get my Fiat 500L TwinAir serviced at a Fiat garage or if a regular garage would do the job just as well? There isn't a warranty issue so that isn't such a factor.
My local garage recommends air con cleaning out every two years. Is this necessary?
My wife's MINI has just failed the MoT as the rear brake pads were worn to 2mm. Is this normal? We have had the car from new and it is just three years old having done 13900 miles. I am struggling to understand...
How much should one expect to pay to replace the water pump on a Volkswagen Touran 1.4 TSI? My local franchised dealer is quoting £675.
I have a 2003 Toyota MR2 manual. I've owned this from new and it's been serviced as per manufacturer recommended and always garaged. I hope to keep it long term. What would you do to increase the longevity/reliability...
How can I tell if the clutch in my car is failing?
I have a problem with a BMW X5 3.0d. When it's cold it seems to be very slow to change gears. However when I get to the top of the street all seems to be okay. Is there a quick fix?