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I have a 2017 Peugeot Boxer Euro 6 2.0-litre HDI with only 26,000 mileage. The fuel pump failed (broken tooth) which caused stress on the camshaft, which broke the belt, which caused loads of damage. It...
I am reliably informed that the 2021 SsangYong Musso pick-up will get an upgrade this year. Is this correct or will the UK miss out on the new model?
We need a small van for driving to customers' homes to complete surveys/quotes across the west country, and occasionally moving goods between territories (so a car derived van won't work). We are looking...
Would it be an MoT failure if the underlying rear door on a Ford Transit van doesn’t latch properly independently? The overlying rear door latches and locks perfectly ( so all secure when driving). I can’t...
I have two Peugeot Boxers, both 1998cc, 2016 & 2017. Do they have a timing chain or cam belt? I understand that if they have a timing chain, that as long as they are regularly serviced, the chain should...
I am looking to buy a van and was wondering if millage matters as much as it does with cars? I'm looking to buy a 2016 Ford Transit Custom with 155,000 miles on the clock.
I am currently taking my mobility scooter apart to load it into my Kia Sorento. This is becoming more difficult for me, so within the next few months I will be looking for a car that could be adapted to...
Recently a bike rack jumped out and dented the rear passenger door on my 2015 Renault Trafic. Turns out a new door is just shy of £1000, but second hand doors are around £100. However, 2015 ones are not...
Earlier this year I purchased a Vauxhall Vivaro van. It was advertised as having the 125PS engine which is backed up by a code on the door frame and the V5. When I try to get van insurance it is coming...
I purchased a used Citroen Dispatch four months ago from a dealer. The van is a 2017 model and has 74,000 miles on the clock. Today, the cam belt snapped and caused considerable engine damage. Can I claim...
 

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