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My service is due this week and because of the pandemic, I won’t be taking it in. Will delaying the service affect my warranty?
I'm currently in Spain and not allowed to leave Valencia province. My MOT is due on March 7th and I don't know whether I will be able to return to the UK for the MOT to be carried out. If I am unable to...
If I take my car for a decent motorway run to charge battery, do you have any advice about speeds, gears, putting heaters on etc?
Being retired and benefitting from home deliveries during the latest COVID-19 restrictions, our 2017 Ford Fiesta has remained in the garage for some weeks. Our car’s battery has been monitored for a year...
I bought a motorhome in October and since then I found out (from backtracking previous owners in the history) that it has not had a cambelt fitted in the past. It's 11 years old. Can I take it in to have...
My Peugeot 207CC will be due for an MOT and service in February. I normally take it to the Peugeot garage, which is 18 miles away but even if I were to take it to a nearer MOT garage, I'm wondering how...
What type of battery charger do I need for my BMW 218 Tourer? It's not being used much and the flat battery light keeps appearing.
Does lockdown extend MOT due date? Mine is due on 10 January, booked in on 8th. I'm nervous about going anywhere!
Can I defer a due MOT test due to the lockdown?
I own a vehicle that's parked 130 miles from where I live. The MOT is due in early February. As there is currently a lockdown, what do you suggest I do about obtaining a new one?
 

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