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I appear to have mislaid my wheel lock release nut. What are the options for overcoming this problem?
I want to know if the battery that's fitted to my 2015 Audi is original to the car, as a replacement is very expensive. It does not have an obvious date stamp on the top or sides, but I've been able to...
What is the cost to replace a hybrid battery?
Can Nissan Navara wheels be put on Nissan Pathfinder? Do they have same settings?
My Hyundai Tucson has been offroad for two months now, awaiting the final bit of kit - a replacement grille (to complete a repair authorised by insurance company). The garage tells me this part is on backorder...
I am considering fitting a new beige mohair roof and tonneau cover to my 2000 Mazda MX-5. The current vinyl roof has a heated rear screen. What would be the approximate cost?
My Ford Galaxy's head gasket has gone. I've been advised to get a replacement engine, but my car is valued at £3,000. Where could I get a replacement reconditioned engine? Is that a better option than...
Recently a bike rack jumped out and dented the rear passenger door on my 2015 Renault Trafic. Turns out a new door is just shy of £1000, but second hand doors are around £100. However, 2015 ones are not...
I own a 2013 Audi A6 diesel, which for the past six weeks has sporadically gone into limp home mode with the engine management light flashing. Each time, restarting the car has cleared the fault and it's...
My insurance company tell me that they ensure any replacement parts will be manufacturer parts, whereas other companies will use third party or secondhand parts. This potentially invalidates the warranty....