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How do I take a reading from a battery analyser?

Q. After electrical problems with my Citroën C3 Picasso I bought a battery analyser, but the device has come with minimal documentation. How can...
Published 18 January 2016
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How can I tell if my antilock braking system is faulty?

Q. If I feather the footbrake in my five-year-old Jaguar XF at 50-60mph, the steering wheel judders
Published 18 January 2016
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How can I remove sap without damaging paintwork?

Q. How can I remove tree sap without damaging my VW Golf’s black paintwork? MB, Aberford, Leeds
Published 28 December 2015
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How can I fix my broken sunroof?

The sunroof on my 59-reg Mini Cooper sometimes fails to open during hot weather
Published 30 November 2015
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Should I be worried about the grinding sound my car's...

Q. The brakes on my Volkswagen Polo 1.2 SE have made a grinding sound since I bought it new six months ago
Published 26 October 2015
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I want to remap my car's electronic control unit —...

Q. I am considering tuning my Audi by remapping the electronic control unit (ECU), but several people have told me that when the vehicle goes in for...
Published 12 October 2015
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What is the best tyre pressure for a 2005 Rover 75...

Q. I have a 2005 Rover 75 TD with Goodyear 215/50 R17 91W tyres. I have kept the tyre pressure at 36 pounds per square inch (psi) front and 34psi...
Published 12 October 2015
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What is the best way to drive over speed cushions?

Q. What is the best way to drive over the split type of speed humps so as not to damage the suspension and tyres?
Published 12 October 2015
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How do I know when it's time to get a new roof for...

I have owned a 2007 Audi A4 convertible from new. The folding roof is sticking when I try to open it, and the fabric is beginning to wear. Can I get...
Published 21 September 2015
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Is there a magnetic or adhesive buffer strip I could...

Q. My Kia Sportage, like most modern cars, has no plastic protection strips along the door panels or wheelarches. There are now four minor dents caused...
Published 24 August 2015
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When will the hybrid battery in my BMW 5-series need...

Q. My hybrid BMW 5-series is three years old and has covered 12,000 miles. When will the hybrid battery require replacing? And is a swap covered under...
Published 24 August 2015
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Should I pay £100 for optional Ford recommended treatments...

My Ford Kuga is due for its second annual service and Ford is recommending optional services such as a bacterial cleanse of the ventilation system....
Published 15 July 2015