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I have Triumph Vitesse Convertible 2L Mk2. I have had to remove the rubber seal on the gearbox cover due to old age and have obtained the new rubber seal but it needs to be glued to the cover. It is the...
My Mercedes SLK 250 won't unlock. Last Sunday it sat on my drive during very heavy rain and hasn't let anyone in since. The key raises the button but the car remains locked. Both keys have been tested....
I have a 1989 Volkswagen Golf and the floor of the passenger footwell is soaked. I have been using the heaters a lot this week to demist the windows, I can’t find any leaks in seals around the doors or...
I have a Rover 75 Estate which needs some attention due to rust underneath which will cost £900. Is it worth it?
I want to change a normal gearbox into an automatic gearbox for a Wolseley 16/60 built in 1968. Is it easy to convert this and what will it cost?
I have a Mitsubishi Colt GLX Mk2 and I can’t seem to find replacement rear brake disc splash/backplates as mine are rusted through. Are there compatible ones on the market?
How do I prevent carb icing on my 1973 1600 Volkswagen Beetle engine?
I've had my 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier Convertible Mk2 for a couple of years now and have enjoyed driving it in good spells of weather. Is there any advantage in declaring the car SORN for the cold months...
I have a 1989 Jaguar XJS. Today I moved it off the drive for the first time in five months and it's obvious that the power steering has stopped functioning. What could be the cause of this, please?
I have just purchase a 1993 MG RV8 UK model with 12,500 miles on the clock. Do I need to change the cam belt or anything else that may need attention? I have got the service history, but this only states...