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Is an AA-approved car safer to buy?

I'm thinking of buying a used car in the UK that is AA approved and AA inspected. Does this mean the car is a safer buy?

Jonathan Dunne (Dublin)

Jul 2018 Filed under: choosing used car

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My VW Transporter is shaking...

I have a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter van and it's shaking. Why?

Gerry Connors (Wicklow )

Jul 2018 Filed under: fault

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Why is my Dacia beeping?

There's a beeping sound while driving my Dacia that sounds randomly for a few seconds. What can it be?

Martin Radford (Westbourne, Emsworth.)

Jul 2018 Filed under: fault

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Do I need documents for the NCT?

Is it necessary to have registration documents when presenting the car for test?

Richard Doyle (Wexford)

Jul 2018 Filed under: NCT

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When to replace my Meriva's cam belt?

I've just bought a 2005 Vaxhall Meriva diesel. It's got 66k on the clock. Does it have a cam belt and at what mileage would it need replacing?

Chris Large (Cricklade)

May 2018 Filed under: servicing

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Electrical problems with my Nissan Qashqai...

In my 2007 Nissan Qashqai, the ABS and handbrake lights come on when driving, the steering goes light and km/h pin stops working. What's going on?

Ollie Brennan (Galway)

May 2018 Filed under: electrics

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Timing belt change in 2011 Ford Fiesta?

When does the timing belt on a 2011 Ford Fiesta Zetec diesel need replacing please?

Samie Husseini (Brisbane)

Jun 2018 Filed under: servicing

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How to change my Skoda's oil and filter?

How to change the engine oil and filter for a 2015 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI? Is there a step-by-step guide or a video?

Arvind Sharma (Maidenhead)

Jun 2018 Filed under: servicing

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Is the Volvo C30 diesel a decent car?

Is the Volvo C30 diesel a decent car?

Ian Murphy (Mullingar )

Jan 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Most efficient MPVs on the market?

What is the best MPV for tax and fuel efficiency?

Brian McEntee

Jan 2013 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

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