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What's causing my Skoda Fabia to creak?
I bought a 2004 Skoda Fabia Combi last week. There is a bit of a squeaking from under the body every time you go over a speed bump. What's causing this do you think?
Ian Cryan (Dublin 18)
May 2012 Filed under: fault
Would an engine check light put you off buying a car?
Hi, please help me! I am planning on buying a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, but it has engine check light on. What could be the reason? Is it ok to buy the car?
Meenesh Sharma (Dublin)
Mar 2012 Filed under: fault
Why won't my Skoda Octavia start?
I have just bought a 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Elegance and now it won't start. It turns over and the battery went flat so I replaced it with a new one, but it still wont fire up. The glow plug light goes out and the dash lights are working fine. Any ideas?
Cheers
John
John Westbrook (Folkestone)
Feb 2012 Filed under: fault
Where will I get a replacement engine for my Audi A4?
Where might I get an engine for my 2005 Audi A4 TDI?
Denis Moynihan (Warrenpoint Co Down)
Dec 2011 Filed under: fault
What's the hissing noise from my Peugeot 206?
I have a hissng noise coming from behind the glove compartment in my Peugeot 206. What could it be?
John O Connell (Cork)
Jan 2012 Filed under: fault
Where is the oil leak coming from in my Opel Astra?
Hi lads. I have a 2005 Opel Astra four-door saloon. there is a lot of oil leaking from what looks like a plastic valve about two inches in length at the front of the engine. It leaks when driving. Looking into the engine on the left side above the alternator. What is it called and what does it do?
Thanks a mill, Michael
Michael Maguire (Duleek)
Dec 2011 Filed under: fault
How do I fix my Mégane's key card?
I have a 2004 Renault Mégane. The key card is inserted, but the car will not detect key. The insert area is very loose. Any suggestions on how to start car?
Hugh Gillespie (Donegal)
Oct 2011 Filed under: fault
What's wrong with my Santa Fe's heater?
Hi, the blower on my 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe works fine when on face/floor mode, but when I turn it on to window no air or very little air blows out. I have replaced the cabin filter thinking that would work, but no joy. Any help would be appreciated.
James Brady (Clonsilla)
Nov 2011 Filed under: fault
How do I stop the exhaust fumes coming into my car?
Please help: I have exhaust fumes on driver's side when the window is down. Car was recently tuned. Cold start switch also replaced. I also used foam strips to seal boot lid and had the exhaust checked for leaks and there were none. I have a five-month old baby that drives with us and am very concerned. I am desperate...
Lee Capo (Cape Town)
Dec 2011 Filed under: fault
Am I being ripped off for repairs on my Micra?
My six-year old Nissan Micra (that has never given me any problems) just suddenly won't start. Apparently the crankshaft and sensors need replacing, and the garage tells me it's a big job, it will take a couple of days of work (engine out etc.) and will cost €750 approximately. What do you think? Expensive or what?
Tricia McGovern (Glasgow)
Dec 2011 Filed under: fault
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