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My Saab 9-3 went in for a service two weeks ago and was diagnosed with a broken coil spring. To begin with I was delighted with Saabs response that they would cover 100% of the cost due to the age and...
How can I improve on the very bouncy ride on my Hyundai Getz?
I have a 51 plate C240 Mercedes, with 73k miles on the clock. It has had the front and rear shock absorbers replaced as well as the front bushes. It has 17 inch wheels. Over normal road conditions...
Since the warranty expired I have been plagued by the failure of the airmatic suspension. The car is a Sept. 2005 model & I have now had to replace all four struts & other parts of the Airmatic system....
A couple of months ago, at around 57,000 miles, I started to notice what I assumed was bearing noise from the rear of my 56-plate VW Passat Tdi 140. I took it into the local VW dealer who diagnosed stepped...
At 52,000 miles and after replacing the front springs following breakage I noticed a thump when crossing speed bumps. The Mecedes-Benz dealership who carried out the work said it was a worn out tie rod...
My 2007 Toyota Avensis 1.8 petrol is very noisy, making a rumbling noise on even slightly rough roads. It is on 16" wheels and the noise was apparent with original tyres and still is with new Bridgestone...
I bought a Jan 2009 2.7D Premium Luxury XF with 19 inch wheels 4 months ago. The car is fabulous but the ride quality over the poorly maintained roads here in Buckinghamshire is terrible. I traded-in a...
I'm tempted to order an Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport DSG but can't find one to drive. Your review gave me a lot of confidence, but could you please answer two queries for me. Would it be appropriate to specify...
A relative owns a 2009 Volkswagen Polo with an 'auto' box. At just 8,000 miles all four tyres are worn to such an extent as to need replacing. Most of the mileage has been on motorways. Any ideas?