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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...
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The passenger door on my 2006 Ford Transit has locked and will not open. What's the issue?
I need to buy a secondhand MPV for my disabled mum. Probably 3-5 years old. I think we need one with a sliding ramp at the rear, possibly with an electric winch, too. A Fiat Doblo has been mentioned. Do...
I bought a Mercedes Citan 109 CDI long wheelbase panel van, registered 2018, in Feb 2019. It had approximately 8,000 miles on the clock. It now has approx. 13,000 miles on the clock. Recently the van...
I am thinking it is time to change the cam belt on my Mazda Bongo. How much should I expect to pay?
 

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