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My Passat's engine takes a while to start...

I run a 2015 VW Passat SE Business Diesel and every time I try to start it up it's like the engine will have to turn a few time before it runs; what is the reason and can it be sorted?

Daniele Fabi (Grantham )

Jul 2019 Filed under: servicing

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What's up with my i40's auto gearbox?

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I have a 2014 Hyundai i40 and recently I face an issue with the car. It's in D mode automatic, but during the journey the transmission shifts to manual by itself. What will be the problem be and what should I do?

ASHFAQUE HUSSAIN (RIYADH )

Jul 2019 Filed under: automatic

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Is the Grand California available in USA?

Is the Volkswagen Grand California available in the States?

Robert Kennedy (Mcallen)

Jan 2020 Filed under: choosing new car

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Will Opel fix my Meriva for free?

I have a 2006 Opel Meriva with a power steering problem. Will Opel repair it for free?

Thank you kindly Mary

Mary O Driscoll (Cork)

Jan 2020 Filed under: warranty

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My new L200's stop-start is erratic...

Hi,

I have a new Mitsubishi L200 series 6 Barbarian. Done less than 500 miles, mixed driving. The auto stop-start is totally unreliable. Green light comes on first start, goes out, may occasionally flash whilst driving. Over a 40-mile trip the stop-start functioned only once. Worked less than half a dozen times since purchase. Dealer says no fault or error codes.

Any ideas?

Dave Lewis (Portsmouth)

Jan 2020 Filed under: fault

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Is my UK Mercedes covered by warranty here?

Will my warranty on a used imported one-year-old Mercedes from England cover me in any Mercedes garage in Ireland?

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Mary

Mary Kelly (Roscommon )

Mar 2020 Filed under: warranty

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How to get a replacement NCT cert?

Hi there,

I have lost my NCT disc and cert; I know it passed but how can I prove this and get a new one?

Lydia Casey (Blackrock Dublin )

Mar 2020 Filed under: NCT

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Ford Fiesta Active or new Puma?

I am looking at getting a new car, something easy to get into. I have aFord Fiesta automatic (disabled driver) so was looking at an Active model or saving up a bit and going for the Puma (which I like the look of). Both will have to be automatic. Am looking at Fords first before I look at options.

Emmet K (Westmeath)

Mar 2020 Filed under: choosing new car

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Should I buy a new diesel Audi?

Changing my car at the end of the year. Going for an Audi. Petrol or diesel? Worried about diesel resale values in three years or so.

Shane Russell (Dublin)

Mar 2020 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel

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How to renew my UK licence?

I had a crash with another two months ago, driving licence lost, DVLA find me £80 for driving without it. It was a plastic licence that was three years old. Can I apply for another? I think they know I had the crash. No-one hurt in the accident.

DAVID BRIDGEHOUSE (FAILSWORTH, MANCHESTER)

Mar 2020 Filed under: driving licence

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