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I have a Toyota Yaris and the OSF and NSF lower arm bushes are worn and deteriorated. The car passed the MoT in September and was serviced in January but dealer says I will need new bushes next year. Any...
Do you think that buying a OBD2 scanner is a good idea to check for faults on a car and if so which ones would you recommend?
I have a Volvo XC40 2018 that has blocked roof gullies from the sunroof. How can I clear them?
The emergency call system warning light on my 2018 BMW 530d flicked on and off for a few weeks then came up 'not available' permanently. Checking online it seems probable the dedicated battery in the roof...
The garage has been unable to fix the problem with my car despite spending time on it. The original diagnosis (and quote) was incorrect and no indication of costs for the time has yet been provided. Can...
My 2025 Range Rover Velar is in the dealers after an Engine Management Light came on, consequently diagnosed as the result of a DPF failure. Apart from them claiming it's not covered by the manufacturers...
I have just had "suspension arm rear bush on limit" come up as an advisory on the MoT for my car which is still under Audi warranty. The car only has 40k on clock and is a ‘67 plate. Is this an expected...
Are CVT transmissions reliable and how do they cope with ascending/descending very steep hills. I am used to selecting manual 1st gear with my peugeot auto box, what would you do in, say, a Honda Jazz?
I recently took my 2017 BMW 2 Series Active Tourer to the local BMW dealership for a 2-year brake fluid replacement. I was advised that the technician was unable to service the rear brake cylinders as...
The handbrake on my wife's 2009 Mercedes A-Class does not hold on a hill. Several garages have "fixed" it but it still rolls. How much would a complete handbrake rebuild be?