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I have Piaggio Medley 125 and tick over is very erratic. I've only done 1500 miles. Do you know what the problem is?
I had a car accident in early June this year. I was led down the path of an accident management company and car hire. The management company have asked me to sign a Form of Authority so their solicitor...
My Ford Ka+ suffered a broken driver's door window nearly two weeks ago, presumably at the hands of vandals. My insurer uses AutoGlass to cover glass repair and replacement, but AutoGlass tell me they...
I own a 2013 Nissan Qashqai 2.0. In your review of the car, you mention MPG Extra Urban 45.6 mpg. What is Extra Urban? I don't get anywhere near 45.6mpg.
I have a 2009 Ford Focus with 17-inch alloy wheels. What is the standard size and, if I changed to the standard size, would the ride be more comfortable?
I understand the issue with red-hot turbos carbonising the oil if they are switched off immediately after a motorway journey, especially with diesels like ours. How long should they be idled before switching...
I own a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTI. Does the turbo share the engine oil or is it self-contained?
I'm in the market for a replacement car (secondhand) and the current front runner is a metallic red. I've always understood red paint to be notorious for fading. Recent internet research suggests that...
I was advised that the aircon in my wife's DS3 would need to be flushed to kill the bacteria in the system. Is this a sales ploy? The car had a pollen filter.
I've been fined 45 Euros for speeding in France. Do I need to tell my insurer? If so, will my insurance costs rise? Will the fact that I don't have any points, or UK driving convictions, influence the...