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I own a 2007 Saab 9-3, which has been very reliable until recently when an ESP fault developed. This was traced to the steering angle sensor, which is integral to a bigger unit called the "CIM" unit. So...
My 2012 Corsa EcoFlex came without a spare wheel. Where can I get one? Vauxhall quotes over £300!
I have owned a 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma 3-litre estate for 15 years and now there are only about six left in England. Unfortunately the petrol tank has given way and leaks everywhere. I was wondering if this...
The warranty on my Skoda runs out in June this year. In December the rear windscreen wiper packed up. My Skoda dealer confirmed I needed a new windscreen motor, which was ordered. I gather these motors...
I recently noticed that the right-hand indicator in the drivers mirror of my 2011 Renault Megane Cabrio had stopped working, and closer inspection revealed that the outside edge of the mirror housing had...
I have enjoyed owning my Rover 216 GS1 Auto since new in 1990. It is maintained by a local independent garage. Back in 2004 I had stopped in a long traffic jam locally, and switched off. I could not get...
My Freelander 2 was shunted in mid-September. The other car was a write-off but there was hardly any visible damage to mine. However, the absorbent cones behind the bumper and the bumper itself have had...
I have a 2007 Skoda Octavia 1.9 diesel estate with 82,000 miles on the clock and at the last MOT the garage said my DMF was showing signs of wear. There is a slight vibration on the clutch pedal. He told...
In January 2012, we bought a brand new Ford Mondeo 2.0L Ecoboost Titanium X Sport. In August 2012, the turbocharger failed. Ford has been telling us for the last 10 weeks that the part will be arriving...
I wonder whether the 18-month-old Polo that needed new front discs and pads after 8500 miles really needed them? In my experience the worst people for try to sell me unnecessary things during a service...