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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
Why does my low coolant light keep coming on?
The low coolant warning light is coming on in my Mazda RX-8 when driving over 120km/h. Coolant level and oil are ok. Any idea what's causing this? The light goes off again after a few minutes.
Sean Naughton (Co. Limerick)
Oct 2011 Filed under: fault
Does my Kia Sorento have suspension problems?
Hi, I recently bought a 2008 Kia Sorento (30k miles) privately and really like it. Everything has been great so far except for when I hit bumps in the road. The bang you get from going over bumps is quite hard and travels through your body. I did research on Sorentos before buying it but now going back I see there are suspension problems reported on Kias. Do you think if I replace the shocks it should ease the suspension problem and do you know if there is a type of shock that I should get a garage to install to try and dampen down the bang I get from bumps in the road?
Thanks Ciaran.
Ciaran Browne (Dublin)
Aug 2011 Filed under: fault
What's causing my Skoda Octavia starting problems?
My 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.9 diesel takes ages to start in the morning. When it does start it runs all day without any problems. Is it injector related?
James Mcghee (Paisley )
Aug 2011 Filed under: fault
Why am I losing power after changing the spark plugs?
Having changed my spark plugs and leads my car loses power after about 10 minutes of driving. What could be the problem?
Jason Valentin (Sprighill)
Aug 2011 Filed under: fault
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