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I'm about to yield to the long standing desire to buy a Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC. I have located a 1990 car with less then 100,000 miles and in outstanding condition. What are the pros and cons of buying...
I have an issue with my Audi A4 2.5. I have replaced the EGR valve and the oil breather filter just below the EGR valve. I put it all back together and all was good but after a short drive I heard quite...
My 2003 Chrysler Voyager diesel starts poorly in frosty weather. I've had it since new and its been regularly serviced. What is the issue?
What is the prime cause of my EPC indicator coming on in my Audi A4? What action is required to correct it? The car is also under warranty.
I fitted a new starter motor in my 2004 Ford Mondeo TDCi and when I turn the ignition on the rev counter and speedo go all the way over and back. It then fails to start. I removed the starter motor and...
I bought a 1983 Saab 99 two months ago with a 12 month MOT. It had no advisories. I recently had an exhaust system fitted. It was mentioned by the mechanic that the brakes are binding. Is this an MOT failure...
My petrol Mazda E2000 panel van smokes on start up but this disappears after 20 minutes and nothing while driving. Had stem seals replaced but no better. Van starts and drives lovely and has done 160,000...
I have a Volkswagen Golf Mk6 TSI and I was wondering what the guidelines for a cam belt/chain replacement are? I have done 57,000 miles with no change, do you think it would need replacing? I haven't noticed...
I own a Rover 75 2.5-litre v6 automatic. Its lost reverse gear and I can't find a garage local to me to repair it. Seems a waste to get rid of it but what would you do?
After 140,000 miles of reliable use, my wife's 2003 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTi is misbehaving. At temperatures below 8c it starts instantly and fast idle is fine but as it warms up and the idle speed drops...