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My 2003 Peugeot 206 1.4 diesel has developed a misfire. I took it to my local garage, but they have not been able to find any fault as the diagnostics machine was unable to establish a connection. Do you...
I'm looking to buy a mid-size 4x4 which I will mostly drive in town. I like the look of the Suzuki Grand Vitara and have a budget of £5k-£10k. I would like to change the wheels, add spoilers and other...
I own a 2010 Ford Ka and am having problems with the clock. It keeps flashing and will not reset or stop. Any idea how I can fix this?
I own a Chrysler Voyager (2000 model). When travelling over 3000rpm, it leaks oil over the top of the dip stick. It has also developed a misfire. Any idea what could be causing this?
Tesla seem to build good cars, yet they are a smallish company, without any glorious tradition. I have spent much of my 67 years by reading about the magic of Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and BMW. How much of...
My 2011 BMW730d suspension creaks and groans a lot, but the main dealer cannot find any cause. Any idea what could be causing it?
The gear change on my BMW 5 Series auto is a bit jerky and tends to 'grumble' a bit a low speeds. It's a 2007 model and has done 118,000 miles - the transmission oil has never been changed. Is it worth...
I wish to buy a cylinder head removal tool that will remove the head from a 1996 6.0-litre V12 engine. Will one that can be used on the 5.3-litre engine also be used on a 6.0-litre V12?
I have a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2.2 diesel AMG coupe that pulls to the left on the motorway. However, when driving in town, it doesn't pull at all and drives fine. It's been on three different alignment...
Can you confirm that only the 2014 Ford Transit Connect 115PS comes with a six-speed gearbox?