Car Servicing

What's wrong with my seatbelt?
By Graham Smith · 27 Jul 2018

Please help me with my safety belt for my 2008 Mazda BT-50. The safety belt cannot pull up us hard.

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My dealer won't give me the value of my car
By Graham Smith · 27 Jul 2018

We are in negotiation with Ford for a refund on our 2012 Ford Focus. They have come back with a poor offer, so we are putting together info for a case review. My boss recommended I contact you for advice.

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Security code for a 2007 Holden Captiva
By Graham Smith · 27 Jul 2018

My 2007 Holden Captiva was broken into last year and the book was stolen. The radio is now asking for a security code. How can I fix the problem?

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What's wrong with my car?
By Graham Smith · 27 Jul 2018

 I had a frightening experience in my 2017 Hyundai Accent Sports Hatch in January on the diamond-grooved section of the Hunter Expressway in NSW. Approaches to Hyundai dealers, "Customer Care" head office, NRMA, and RMS produced a variety of responses.

My local dealer suggested that it was a combination of the tyres, the wheelbase, the car’s weight and suspension, but no solution. The RMS confirmed this and only advised that I adjust my speed to reduce the effect. I tried this yesterday on another trip, reducing speed to 70 km/h in a 110 km/h zone. Little difference. No satisfaction from Hyundai despite two thorough checks at two different dealer service centres.

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Is my Holden Astra going through its brake discs?
By Graham Smith · 27 Jul 2018

My 2015 Holden Astra has only done 22,000 km, but I was told at my last service that my discs needed machining. To me, this seems a bit excessive. Has anyone else had this issue, or should I fight for Holden to look into it.

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Hyundai i30 2011: Will my clutch need replacing?
By Graham Smith · 27 Jul 2018

I am in the market for a 2011 Hyundai i30 manual diesel wagon. A number of cars inspected with 120-150,000 km have had their clutches replaced. Is this common to these vehicles – I understand that a clutch replacement is pricey. Can I expect replacement would be required at about this mileage?

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Are Ford Rangers reliable?
By Iain Kelly · 25 Jul 2018

Are Ford Rangers reliable?

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Changing oil on a Ford Escape
By Iain Kelly · 25 Jul 2018

How to change the oil on a Ford Escape?

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How do you adjust a Kia Sorento's headlights?
By Iain Kelly · 25 Jul 2018

How do you adjust a Kia Sorento's headlights?

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How to program a Mini Cooper key fob?
By Iain Kelly · 25 Jul 2018

How to program a Mini Cooper key fob?

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