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I purchased a car via AutoTrader but since buying the car after two weeks the clutch has gone. I was told it will cost me £200. Is there anything I can do, or ask the previous owner to assist?
I drove my son's 2001 Vauxhall Corsa and after I started it and put it into gear, I let the clutch out and nothing happened except engine revs. What's wrong?
I bought an approved used MINI Cooper D 10 months ago with 53k miles on it. The dealer did not provide a service book at the time but promised to send me a service book, fully stamped, shortly. After 8...
I own a 2006 Honda FR-V 2.2 CDTi from new and I've always used Shell fuel. It's had oil changes every 8,000 miles following your advice. Apart from a couple brake caliper changes and a shock absorber,...
I have a 6 year old Skoda Roomster 1.2 TSI with the 7 speed DSG gearbox, which I like and has been reliable. I am aware of the conductive oil problem with this gearbox from reading your website. I now...
I got to the robot and stopped as it was red then when it finally open then I heard a bang from the front and my clutch was not there. It was just soft and I couldn't select gears. There is no brake fluid...
Trying to start the Golf the engine starts to turn then the message CLUTCH appears on the display and the car will not start. Sometimes changing the key sorts it out, sometimes not. Once I can get the...
Hi John & Team - I recently leased a Nissan Qashqai, but just 3 weeks into the term it started failing when trying to change gear (albeit on an intermittent basis). After lots failed attempts at getting...
My Ford Fiesta is only three years old, it has done 65,000 miles and the clutch feels a little stiff and hurts my knee. Do you think replacing the clutch would make a lot of difference or not?
We bought A Honda CRV 2.2 diesel 18 months ago with 11,000 miles on the clock from a main dealership. Since buying the car we have added 7000 miles, approximately 800 of those towing a caravan (well within...
 

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