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I know it is very trivial, every time I see a similar car to mine it looks taller. Doesn't happen very often. I recently had the opportunity to park next to an identical car, including year, and mine appeared...
I am in the USA where I run a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport. A suspension mounting frame weld rusted so badly that it snapped in half. I am told there is nothing MB USA can do about it, but...
Is the suspension of the Optima better than that of the Cee'd SW?
I recently bought a 5 year old Mazda 6 TS D 121 to replace my 14 year old Toyota Avensis petrol 1.8L. I find the ride on the Mazda is nowhere near as smooth and comfortable as the Toyota. Every tiny...
I have had my track rod ends replaced 11 months ago,and they have gone again. Am I covered by a warranty at the garage that replaced them as they are less than 12 months old?
I just read a letter sent to Car Mechanics magazine (Oct. page 41). It was sent by an MOT tester who went on a refresher course run by VOSA. One of the things he wrote about was that it seems as though...
The front suspension rattles too much on the sharper pot holes, manhole covers, etc. My 940 Volvo seems better set. Did this series of E Class suffer problems and would I expect an improvement from replacing...
I have a Volvo S80 auto 2006 model with 84,000 miles. It may be imagination, but I find that the ride quality is worse than it used to be. Also, the car feels unsteady when breaking downhill. (Not much,...
3000 miles and 2 months ago, I had the rear lower arm bushes replaced on my Skoda Fabia front suspension. I asked at the time whether any other work could or should be done while the suspension was disassembled. I...
I have just sold my VW California and am looking to buy a roomy, comfortable car, but I live on an unmade road. The roads here on the Isle of Wight have got to be seen to be believed so it needs to have...
 

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