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I have had an Audi RS Q8. The car is just six months old and the tracking is out and pulling to the left. I took it to an Audi dealer who quoted me £6500 to fix it. They have also voided the warranty that...
I bought my Renault Trafic Sport from new in 2019, with a three-year business + warranty , meaning they keep me on the road if something was to go wrong. I have been quoted £720 by my local dealer with...
I hear a lot about remapping, but two things concern me. Firstly, should there be some sort of register of remapped vehicles as at the moment there is nothing to stop you from inadvertently buying a remapped...
My wife's Kia Picanto has just failed its MoT due to the airbag warning light remaining on. The car is two days out of its seven-year warranty, and has 26,000 miles on the clock. I have spoken to the...
Are extended warranties really worth taking out? I have a BMW X2 and have been offered an extended warranty by BMW Warranty sales. The cost varies from £320 - £633 a year. Should I take it?
My Kia Venga is exactly eight years old, so one year beyond its manufacturer warranty. Nevertheless, am I unreasonable to think that Kia should have a responsibility for the repairs to my car's petrol...
My MINI Clubman, which is slightly less than 3 years old, has just had its near side spring break. Should it be covered under the 3-year warranty? The car has done 17,000 miles.
I have a Kia Rio GT Line, which is due for its first service. I would like to hear your thoughts on whether I should go to the main dealer, which is quite a long way from my house, or my local garage (just...
I'm considering buying a BMW X1 diesel, auto, 4-wheel drive SUV, first registered in March 2017. The new car warranty has expired. The car will be used mainly in rural areas with a mix of short and long...