Q&A;: Should Holden help fix my Captiva?
Peter wants to know if Holden should help fix the timing chain in his nine-year-old Captiva
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Ask Shorty: Ethanol blended premium fuel
Most cars are able to use ethanol but it can be costly if you use it in a car not prepared for it.
Ask Shorty: My gearbox is stuck
Andrew's Fiesta is stuck in third gear and he wants to know if it's something he can check himself
Q&A;: Dealer contract
What happens when you sign a new car deal and then realize circumstances have changed?
Ask Shorty: Does my Mazda's steering need fixing?
Eva wants to know if the steering in her Mazda6 really does need fixing
Ask Shorty: Why is my Kia a little noisy?
Adrian has some issues with the Bluetooth and noisy tappets in his Kia Cerato
Ask Shorty: My car won't accelerate
Diane wants to know what to do after her daughter's new car would not accelerate
Ask Shorty: What's the noise from my Forester?
Ben is hearing noises from his Forester .
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What's happened if a diesel engine starts blowing white smoke?
Q&A;: Timing chain replacement
Ray is wondering if he needs to get his time chain replaced on his BA Falcon.
Q&A;: Faulty gearbox
Gordon's Ford Transit automatic won't select a gear while the motor is running.
Q&A;: Mechanic problems
Sonya's mechanic is trying to make her pay for his mistake.
Q&A;: CD player issues
Nina's CD player in her Toyota Kluger doesn't work but the radio still does.
Q&A;: Larger wheels
Craig is wondering if fitting larger wheel to his Calais will affect the ride quality.
Q&A;: Audio control problems
Riaan's Hyundai i20's audio controls have started to play up.
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The audio controls in Riaan's Hyundai have gone awry. Can this be fixed?
Q&A;: Does a HiAce have a timing belt?
Ezra wants to know if his HiAce's engine has a timing belt or chain
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David wants to know if he can fit larger wheels to his Falcon ute.
Q&A;: How much does a new car key cost?
Losing your key could prove to be a costly exercise with modern cars.
Q&A;: Odd fuel use?
Mick is wondering if the fuel use he is getting on his Mazda3 on the open road is wrong?
Q&A;: Timing chain or belt?
Casey is wondering if his 2015 Hyundai ix35 has a timing or chaining belt.
Q&A;: Diesel particulate filter?
Jordyn is wondering if the new Kia Sorento has a diesel particulate filter.
Q&A;: Lost reverse gear
Joey has lost reverse gear in his 1998 Ssangyong Musso after he replaced a broken gearshift cable.
Q&A;: Limiting tailgate opening
Peter is wondering if there is a way to limit the height a tailgate opens on an SUV so it fits in his garage.
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