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My 2017 Volvo V40 that has done 61,000 miles and has a broken front spring. Is this a common occurrence ? The car has an extended Volvo but when I asked about them paying for it I didn't get a direct answer....
Do you recommend any products to help remove scuffs on interior plastics, please?
Once activated are Pedestrian Protection Systems supposed to easy and economical to repair? Currently the Jaguar F-Type requires a new bonnet, airbag actuators, hinges, mounting plate plus sensors costing...
I’m about to sell my 2016 Kuga 2.0l Titanium sport 4wd and the heated front windscreen has packed up! What would be the cost of a replacement screen to a car dealer please?
Is it illegal for a garage not to road test a customer's car after a brake overhaul?
l have a Citroen C4 Picasso. The washers when spraying only just spray onto the bottom of screen. I have looked but there is no way to adjust them like the old type. Is there any way to get them to spray...
Is it sensible to buy a category S car?
We bought this car from new, and have basically been very pleased with it, as it's reliable and cheap to run, but over the last few months, the 'loose' roof lining has caused a horrible thumping noise...
I'm having trouble getting parts for a 2017 Astra. Is it because PSA took over and now they don't want to support the GM manufactured cars? I've been waiting three months for a gearbox mount with no eta...
Has anyone ever heard of DPF surcharge. I discovered my DPF had the filters removed and I needed a new one. I was then told when the part was returned to the main dealer in exchange for the new one I was...