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I have an ongoing dispute with BMW about my 2013 BMW 320D Touring. The brakes (original - total miles 32,000) suddenly started juddering on a journey and after closer inspection the surface of one of the...
I bought a Ford C-Max from Fords of Winsford (not a Ford dealership) in May 2016 and have subsequently had it serviced at Burns Garage (Ford) in my home town. According to the Service Book, the car was...
The air con in my 2014 Hyundai i10 packed up while driving. Could this be a sudden leak or something more expensive? I think I saw somewhere that air con problems are not covered by Hyundai's five year...
I've got a 2008 Volkswagen Golf which requires a new clutch and dual mass flywheel. I've been told it's a lot cheaper to replace it with a solid flywheel. Is this the right thing to do or should I keep...
I have a 2003 Nissan Almera which keeps overheating. The water pump, thermostat and radiator cap are new. Could you help me?
I have a Ford Fiesta 1.0T EcoBoost, it's a Powershift purchased from new in April 2017. It's very nippy but when I pull away not from cold it can be a bit jerky. Can you help?
The head gasket needs replacing on my 1996 Citroen ZX 1.4 petrol, 112,000 miles. Is it worth fixing?
I have a 2009 Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI from new, part of the original scrappage scheme. It's fully maintained with a mileage of 113,000, primarily due to two trips to Spain each year. Should I consider replacing...
My 1994 Audi 80 2.0E ABK engine has a temperature gauge that works intermittently. I've replaced the sender but this has made no difference. I'm sure the thermostat is okay as the heater output seems fine...
I have a 2009 Audi A3 TDI with 98000 miles on the clock. I received a call from Audi for the emissions fix. From what I have read and heard I am unsure as to whether to have it done. I would like to keep...
 

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