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when I unlock my C4 the rear wiper activates, this also happens when the boot or doors are opened it can also happen when I am driving. If the wiper stops half way up the rear window the wiper will not...
My ABS light comes on after about five minutes, plus my main stop light comes on at least once a week - what could be the cause?
I have just purchased a 2003 Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 petrol 3 door and the rear heated demister isn't working The light switch comes on. I lifted the rear seat and there is a thick red electrical cable...
On June 9th, 2011, I enquired about purchase of a new Jetta. A couple of weeks later I found a demo Jetta at the same dealer and took a test drive. This then became the subject of purchase and a VW finance...
My car won't start from the ignition key, however, can be started by putting power from the battery straight to the starter, which the AA did for me to get me home. So far I've had a few garages look...
I own a Mazda 323 sport 2002, the passenger side headlight is not very bright on dip beam and when I switch to full beam turns off, I have replaced the bulb and the problem still occurs, any ideas what...
I've had this car for a few years but had a problem recently whereby it would suddenly feel like the brakes had been slammed on for an instant whilst driving. It was diagnosed as due to faulty wiring...
The washer jets on my Ford Focus 2008 TDCi are not working. I've had diagnostic tests completed by two Ford dealers. One tells me there has been water ingress into the car through the bulkhead seam (they...
In October 2008 we bought a new Skoda Fabia 2. Recently the electrics all blew and the engine died. I phoned Skoda Assist, the car still being in warranty. They sent the RAC to me and a very nice man arrived...
We have a Ford Mondeo estate. It has always gone pretty well. We went out on Saturday and it drove fine. Stayed at home Sunday and on Monday morning went out to start it up. Nothing. No electrics at all,...