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My Nissan NV200 van developed a fault in August 2016 and was returned to my local dealer for repair under warranty. Since then I’ve called them numerous times and asked for a call back back with a firm...
We purchased a van from a local dealer (2010 model, £4500) five weeks ago. Last week, the van developed faults and had to be recovered from the roadside by a local garage . A mechanic inspected the vehicle...
I own a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van-based camper - tyre size 235/65x16. Mileage per year is approx 7000, although more in the autumn and winter months. I am loathed to spend out on two sets of tyres and...
My 2009 Ford Transit Connect lost all power recently. The AA instantly said it was down to the cam belt; however, my local garage who fitted a new belt six months ago say its another chain in the engine....
I want to buy a technical manual for my Isuzu Rodeo Denver Max, but can’t find any in the Haynes catalogues. Are there any other places I can find a workshop manual for my pick-up?
I have a 2009 Vauxhall Astravan 1.7 diesel. In the past few weeks the vehicle has started developing a smoking issue, which no one can find an answer for. The smoke is grey in colour, but the van doesn’t...
My partner is a delivery driver by trade. He was working on a Saturday and had my daughter out in the van with him. When going through a small village he witnessed a man (on his own) fall off his bike...
I took out a new van insurance policy last month, but forgot to tell them about a past claim for a lost set of keys. The claim was a couple of years ago, but the insurer is demanding an additional £120....
I purchased a used Volkswagen Caravelle eight months ago for £23,000 from a large specialist dealer. The car has one previous owner and has covered 73,000 miles on the clock. The dealer included a 12 month...
Do any vans tell the driver when a DPF regeneration is starting or taking place?
 

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