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My car failed its MoT because replacement door mirror...

Q. There were originally indicators on the door mirrors of my 2005 Honda Jazz. After an accident I replaced the nearside one with a mirror without...
Published 14 October 2014
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Should I be worried about the brake power assistance...

Q. The power assistance to the brakes on my 54-plate diesel Ford Focus C-Max sometimes stops functioning a few moments after starting up, only to...
Published 14 October 2014
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How do I get rid of spiders from my Toyota Prius and...

Q. A colony of spiders has made its home in the wing mirrors of my Toyota Prius and my wife’s Volkswagen Golf. They have now begun invading the...
Published 07 October 2014
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Why is my Volkswagen Scirocco engine cutting out?

It seems impossible to stall my 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco when I start the engine from cold, but after being on the road for a while the engine sometimes...
Published 28 September 2014

Have the problems with VW DSG/Audi automatic gearboxes...

Q. I’m thinking of buying a new Audi A3 but am being put off by reports in recent years of problems with the Volkswagen DSG/Audi automatic gearboxes...
Published 24 September 2014
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Car Clinic: how can I restore my Alfa Romeo Spider's...

Q. The soft top on my Alfa Romeo Spider is showing signs of fading where it joins the metal frame. Is there a way to restore it?
Published 24 September 2014
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The spare wheel for my son's car is much too big and...

Car Clinic: The spare wheel for my son's car is much too big and barely fits. Will it be safe?
Published 09 September 2014
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Do old cars suffer mechanical problems when used more...

Q. Do old cars suffer mechanical problems when used more frequently?
Published 09 September 2014
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When are electric motors and hybrid batteries likely...

Q. The five-year warranty on the electrics on my Lexus Hybrid RX 400h ran out two years ago. The car has been well maintained by Lexus main dealers...
Published 09 September 2014
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My Ford Fiesta is displaying an 'engine malfunction'...

Q. My Ford Fiesta is displaying an 'engine malfunction' message - should I be worried?
Published 04 September 2014
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My Saab's sat nav has broken - how can I fix it?

Q. The sat nav in my 09-plate Saab 9-3 has stopped working and displays the error message: “Nav DVD read error”. I’ve also lost voice recognition...
Published 04 September 2014
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Car clinic: My tyre was fitted back to front, is this...

Q. My Citroën C5 recently failed its MoT test because two months earlier the Michelin Primacy tyre I’d had fitted to the nearside front wheel had...
Published 20 August 2014