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I bought an 03 reg Nissan Micra from a local dealer. About a month after the purchase a small patch of paint fell off near the rear number plate. This patch has grown increasingly bigger and I have taken...
I am writing you regarding my Ford Focus 1.6TDCI. I purchased it in April 2012 with 38,000 miles on the clock. In October the engine malfunction light came on. I took it into the Ford garage we purchased...
On Saturday evening, with the distance to empty stating 40 miles on his 2002 Audi A4 1.9 TDI estate, my father misfuelled, putting approximately 25 litres of unleaded into the tank before realising. He...
The lane we have to drive on every day is full of potholes and, despite several complaints to Highways, nothing has been done. We now have broken a road spring due to the condition of the road. Do Highways...
I have a Hyundai that I am considering changing. I like the Hyundai facility of reporting an accident to them who will then deal with my insurers. Which other manufacturers provide this service?
My car has started to cut out, been happening for the last two weeks with increasing regularity. I've only been driving it for 3-5 miles each journey, and it normally cuts out at least once on each trip...
I have used Volvos exclusively for the past 25 years. On 19 October 2012 I bought my brand new V40 and took it on the road for the first time. Within five minutes I had to return it because "Software Malfunction"...
Is it reasonable for a warranty company to refuse to fund the costs of replacing a water pump, and repairing subsequent damage, on a regularly serviced vehicle by stating that "The water pump would have...
I know you like to applaud good service so I must heartily commend a Bradford firm called Revtronics (www.revtronics.com) that has repaired both my vehicles at a fraction of the cost of franchised dealer...
In June my wife took delivery of a new Volkswagen High Up. Within a week we were aware of a distinct whine from the engine compartment. I queried the noise with the garage and, after discussing it with...