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You have advised changing cam retaining bolts on current Corsa 1.2 petrol models. What should be done if the dealer refutes the necessity? Does this have to be done at each annual service or only the once?
This morning during the rain deluge, I drove my Zafira through a deepish puddle (about 8") when I came out the other side it iust died and won't start. I say wont start, there is nothing there, all the...
I just got this car for the model's economy and reliability - it seems fine other than a reluctance to rev at around 2500rpm under a little load. The fuel consumption is also higher than I expected, low...
Got a new Scirocco 2.0 TSI - bought August '09 ('09) plate as an ex-demo from a VW dealer I've used for many years - must've bought 6 or 7 VW's from them. The Scirocco has been regularly serviced and looked...
I think I have cracked the problem related to the Renault Clio coil light coming on, followed by fluctuating revs and cutting out at junctions and when driving off. I have the 1.2 (1149cc) 16v Clio II...
I have a FIAT 500 1.3 Multijet Diesel. About two weeks ago I had the problem, exactly as described in your column. I towed the car to the FIAT dealership and got from them the answer that there were 2.5...
I have a 2009 Suzuki Swift 1.5-litre which is jolty when driving slowly in traffic. Is this the drive train resistance, is it a fault with the design or is it a problem with my clutch? My dealer told me...
I want to buy a new engine from the US to replace my own Jaguar X-Type engine which has blown. I would like to know the pros and cons, as the price from the US is one third of the price here in the UK....
Back in January this year I year I e-mailed for advice on the Skoda 1.2 TSI 105 engine in the Yeti SE as I was concerned about the power for a large car, having driven nothing smaller than a 1.9 engine...
I own a Mercedes C220CDI and at the last service I was advised that 3 glowplugs need replacing. A price was quoted but I was advised that if the plugs were difficult to remove or broke in the process the...
 

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