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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?
My Kia Rio has received a recall for HECU. It states that abs esp lights could illuminate. I took my car to have the ABS ESP sensor replaced as I noticed the lights were on. Am I able to get reimbursed...
I have a 2004 Renault Clio needing a replacement auto transmission gearbox. The main dealers cannot help as the car is too old, however I have tracked down a gearbox from a reputable dealer in secondhand...
We have a Honda Jazz hybrid. It has soy based wiring which has twice in a year been eaten by rodents. Currently in for £4k worth of repair! We don't want to bring it home in case it happens again so are...
I have had a 2002 Citroen C5 from new. I like it because its comfortable and can cope with the poor roads. Unfortunately the car has developed a leak on the rear suspension pipes and I am unable to find...