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I'm changing my car for one first registered in September 2010 and have a cherished plate that I intend to transfer. I surfed and found a firm that would supply with no documents required and with the...

My Peugeot 306 Meridian just failed its MOT based on its high emissions despite having a new catalytic converter and lambda sensor. Any ideas what it could be? I really dont want to pay even more money...

I was surprised last week when my 2006 CLK Mercedes-Benz, with fewer than 15,000 miles, failed its MOT because both of the front seatbelts had some fraying (seven inches). The local dealership does not...

I purchased a Ford Ka for £1275 on the 2nd of March 2011.
On the test drive it seemed fine, but after driving it a few miles I noticed the brakes were soft & the car pulled to the right, especially at...

Seduced by the promise of half price MOTs on Halfords website, my daughter took her 2003 Fiat Punto for the test. It failed and she was told it would need £600 of work, but she was eligible for a discount...

Part-exchanged my 180,000 mile car for £800 with dealer and handed over VT20 MOT Certificate which had a few weeks left on it before expiry.
However, we had put car in for re-test early, prior to part-ex,...

In January we had to replace the pads and discs all around on our 06 diesel Civic.
After four months our service and MOT was due, so I was very surprised to hear that the pads were worn 50%(os) and 70%(ns).
The...

I have a Renault Clio, 51 reg, which has done 130,000 miles.
The clutch failed in January 2011 which cost me approx £600 to get repaired. I meant to sell it shortly afterwards but didn't get around to...

I have a 2000-reg Bora with 149,000 miles on the clock, and its MOT is due at the end of month
It requires a replacement 2nd gear selector fork. Garage has looked at the clutch and flywheel and have reported...

Any suggestions as to why my VW GOLF MK3 has failed its MOT on emissions?
It had new plug and air/fuel/oil filters 11 months ago.
It has only done 77,000 miles.
The reasons for failure are:
Exhaust...