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My Ford Kuga is 3 weeks old and has 874 miles on. it now has an Engine Malfunction light and the car will not exceed 40 miles an hour.
It has been back with the dealer for eight days and they do not know...
Bought a car from local Volvo dealer with 215/50/17 tyres - Goodyear on front & Nexen on rear.
I'm looking to replace them (at least fronts) in the next month or so. Usual pattern of use is short distance...
The rear number plate on my Fiat 500 is not lighting But the bulbs are OK.
I'm looking to buy an 09 Ford Fusion for £4999. Are they good cars and is this a fair price? Mileage circa 18k.
I am looking to buy a particular Q7 so I did a check on the reg with the DVLA after I had tried to check on AutoTrader and they said they didn't recognise the reg.
I then went to the AA site to organise...
What is your opinion on the lack of a rear screen wiper on some modern cars? I am thinking of mainly upper range models, but even the Honda Civic lacks one. I consider that they are nearly as essential...
I wanted to ask your advise in relation to a recent warranty claim that has been rejected by VGS warranties against a faulty clutch and flywheel on my BMW 1 series.
I have the full 5 star warranty, the...
I'm considering buying the Ford Grand C-Max (Titanium) but I'm torn between engine choices. My wife uses the car mainly for short runs (3 miles in busy stop/start traffic) but at the weekend we use it...
Many thanks for your great advice 8 years ago when I bought a BMW 330d Msport touring, which was to change to 17-inch alloys, remove the swirl flaps, change engine oil every 10K and change the autobox...
I have a budget of around £8000 and am looking for a premium hatchback. I am a young professional (21) so am looking for something reasonably grown up. My criteria is nothing higher than a 1.6 engine and...
I've been driving an Audi TT (180bhp FWD) for the last 7 years, but now our child is 2 it's time to think about something bigger, with space for friends/ relations.
I really like the quick response,...
We purchased a new shape Honda CR-V EX back in November 2012. We've since noticed after a couple of instances that the car has lost traction (once when we had the snow a couple of a weeks ago which resulted...
I keep having a problem with my O2 sensor in my Corolla 1.4 petrol. I have had all 4 coil packs replaced but after a few weeks the o2 sensor light comes on and the engine is misfiring and only runnig on...
When starting from cold my engine management light has started staying illuminated, then it goes out again after a minute or so. Any ideas what needs replacing or attention?
I currently have BMW X5 which I love! Problem is it's not very economical fuel wise. I don't want an estate as I prefer to be up a little higher when driving but I need leg room for 6 foot 2 son, along...
I recently bought a Hyundai i30 from Motorpoint (registered March 2011) and was assured that I would enjoy the balance of manufacturer's warranty. However, on checking the service history, I note that...
The fan goes on and off for no apparent reason on my BMW 3 Series. The final stage resistor has been changed and when working the fan goes at different speeds.
I am considering buying the new Ford Kuga. What is your opinion of the 1.6 Ecoboost petrol engine as opposed to the 2.0-litre diesel?
I am about to buy my first car (22 years after passing my test) and need a family car which is both reliable and economical. Not particularly bothered about looks/gadgets/status symbols.
Need a bit of...
I have a Vauxhall Vivaro, 2007 reg. I have a bad humming noise coming from the passenger side footwell area, a nightmare squeal and it gets louder if you rev up.
I can feel where it's coming from - there...
Can anyone advise me on the real mpg which is achievable in the Twin Air petrol version of the new Panda 4x4. Official figures suggest 57 (average) but is this anywhere near realistic?
I have had a Subaru Forester Turbo for the last 12 years - fantastic car. I tow a twin axle trailer and we live on a steep hill down a narrow lane. It's rarely gritted in winter and I often find the road...
My Ford Focus 2003 remote will lock car but will not unlock car, key in lock works OK. Do you think it's the remote battery?
I have a 2003 Volkswagen Passat estate 130PD approaching 170k miles have self maintained totally (5k mile oil/filter changes) including 2 cam belt/water pump and several brake pad changes etc.
I would...
Hello HJ. I have a 1964 Series 2a Land Rover which i've been using to get to and from the station every day (about 5 miles a day). I've now decided that she is just too cold/old/unreliable to do that everyday,...
I am offered a car in a private sale at £24k (the current new price is £36k).
The car has done 10,000 miles, one owner and is 18 months old. It has a three year warranty etc.
I am told I can get a VW...
Changing from Ford Fiesta to medium-size diesel used car. Don't want problems with fly wheels or DPFs. What would you recommend?
Will the new Fiesta ST have a very harsh ride? We had a 500 Abarth on std (not essesse), suspension and std wheels, it was too harsh on Sheffield's potholed roads. We would like an ST but could probably...
Please advise on converting my 2008 Honda Civic i-VTEC (17" alloys) from petrol to LPG?
Does this car have a timing belt or a timing chain. T Yaris I have just bought has 106000 miles on the clock wondered if belt nedded changing.
I have a 'practical classic' insofar that it is a classic - 1987 Lada Riva 1.3 SL.
I probably do about 3000 miles a year and although it is my weekend car I do take it out in all weathers.
It is very...
Regarding the Mercedes-Benz C-Class: What is the optimum wheel size? When did the rust problems end?
I have just bought a 2009 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI Style 90. There is no mention of a DPF on any of the documents I have. Please could you advise, as there is so much conflicting information out there?
Royal Mail have admitted liability for driving their lorry into me while I was parked on Wednesday just gone. I called them yesterday morning and told them that my insurers had arranged repair and that...
Just a recommendation for www.keyfobrepair.co.uk . They were able to fix my keyfob (central locking feature had broken) where Renault and a local specialist failed. Very courteous, helpful and ultra speedy...
GSF car spares supplied me with a replacement expansion tank for my car, and also a screw cap to go with it and some anti-freeze. This was done by me checking the stock online and going to my local branch...
I recently bought a 2012 Volvo XC60 from the local franchised dealer. It was their demo vehicle with 6500 miles. I explained I ideally wanted to buy new, but they had this on offer. They explained in writing...
I bought an 03 reg Nissan Micra from a local dealer. About a month after the purchase a small patch of paint fell off near the rear number plate. This patch has grown increasingly bigger and I have taken...
I am writing you regarding my Ford Focus 1.6TDCI. I purchased it in April 2012 with 38,000 miles on the clock. In October the engine malfunction light came on. I took it into the Ford garage we purchased...
I was a bit puzzled by your response to GJ of Norwich. Driver Awareness Courses are offered as an alternative to prosecution and the likelihood of penalty points. I have no doubt that attendance of such...
I am about to change the tyres on my 2009 Mercedes-Benz 200 Avantgarde CLK (21,000 miles). The vehicle is still under a Mercedes warranty. The current front and rear tyres sizes are as per manufacturer's...
We cannot find the box containing the special nut to remove the alloy wheels on our Hyundai i10. The main dealer says that the wheel can only be removed by “brute force and ignorance, which may cause some...
I have always understood that running the air conditioner causes an increase in fuel consumption. Last week, in very cold weather, I was taken for a demonstration drive in a new Toyota Avensis. The dealer...
Three years ago you advised of a reliable dealer who would buy my LHD Citroen and he was great. Now I want to go the other way. Please advise me, as I would wish to use him again.
My husband and I have always enjoyed our driving and, in later years, had the mix of a one year old Honda Jazz (as our local runabout) plus a Jaguar XF for longer journeys in comfort. We both shared the...
My wife had to pay bailiffs £875 to keep her car when they appeared to remove it for an unpaid CCTV issued parking PCN. She never received the PCN, charge certificate, order for recovery or Warrant of...
We have decided its time to change our Daihatsu Fourtrak and our Autosleeper motorcaravan for a smaller vehicle. We are interested in ex-Motability van derivatives as we have a mobility scooter, and for...
On Saturday evening, with the distance to empty stating 40 miles on his 2002 Audi A4 1.9 TDI estate, my father misfuelled, putting approximately 25 litres of unleaded into the tank before realising. He...
I currently drive a 2009 Skoda Roomster 1.4 turbo diesel, which is fine for towing my small dinghy. However, I am considering buying a bigger boat and will need a vehicle that can comfortably tow 650 kilos....
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