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Q&A;: Dealer contract
What happens when you sign a new car deal and then realize circumstances have changed? Full Story- Published
- 21 January 2016
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Q&A;: Does my Mazda's steering need fixing?
Eva wants to know if the steering in her Mazda6 really does need fixing Details- Published
- 17 December 2015
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Q&A;: Noisy engine
Adrian has some issues with the Bluetooth and noisy tappets in his Kia Cerato Details- Published
- 09 December 2015
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Q&A;: My car won't accelerate
Diane wants to know what to do after her daughter's new car would not accelerate Details- Published
- 02 December 2015
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Q&A;: Subaru Forester is making strange noises
Ben is hearing noises from his Forester . Details- Published
- 26 November 2015
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Q&A;: My van's blowing smoke
What's happened if a diesel engine starts blowing white smoke? Details- Published
- 19 November 2015
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Car servicing Q&A;: When should a timing chain be replaced?
Ray is wondering if he needs to get his time chain replaced on his BA Falcon. Details- Published
- 04 November 2015
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Q&A;: What to do about a faulty Ford Transit gearbox
Gordon's Ford Transit automatic won't select a gear while the motor is running. Details- Published
- 29 October 2015
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Q&A;: Noisy Camry engine
Terry wants to know if he should be concerned about the rattle from his engine Details- Published
- 26 October 2015
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- 22 October 2015
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Q&A;: CD player issues
Nina's CD player in her Toyota Kluger doesn't work but the radio still does. Details- Published
- 14 October 2015
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Q&A;: Larger wheels
Craig is wondering if fitting larger wheel to his Calais will affect the ride quality. Details- Published
- 07 October 2015
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Q&A;: Audio control problems
Riaan's Hyundai i20's audio controls have started to play up. Details- Published
- 24 September 2015