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Battery is beginning to show signs of time to change it (low battery warning after not driving for two weeks), debating if to put into garage to do, or do it myself, if the latter I think I’d like a diagnostic tester should it need to be programmed to the car. What testers are people using and...

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I found this interesting - and possibly a source for spare parts https://youtu.be/pnh1PRBQOPc

I’ve replaced the locking wheel nuts with a set from McGard. This is one of those taken off It may not have become a problem to undo, but I rather not take the chance.

The cover on one of the locking wheel nuts has corroded and I think probably advisable these are replaced before they fail and become difficult to remove. I’d appreciate views on what best to replace with, it appears there are two - three different types -...

My InControl subscription is due for renewal and I was considering renewing but saw this https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9461809/Giles-Coren-turns-detective-track-65k-eco-Jaguar-stolen-gangster-joy-riders.html The tracker was disabled in just a few minutes, is this the norm or a...

I did wonder if there was a coolant leak based on the marks on the top of the engine which look like splash marks. Today I have ran the engine up to normal temperature with the cover off and cannot see any leaks, also the engine has never ran exceptionally hot to suggest a low coolant level...

I have just had the car serviced and thought I’d check that the engine cover had been refitted correctly and noticed the engine block and bell housing has what I think is corrosion (or oxidation?), it looks like a white powder stuck to the block. Should I be concerned? Also is there anyway of...

The rubber channeling that runs around the recess for the tailgate and takes rain water away keeps coming away from the metal sides. I’m looking for suggestions as to the best double sided tape to re-fix as everything I’ve tried to date doesn’t last. Thanks.

The centre wheel caps on my car have started to corrode, the car is less than two years old. I was wondering if anybody else was having this problem, I appreciate it’s a minor issue but irritating. Thanks.

Today between 10.30 and 10.45 - white coupe going towards the Dartford Crossing j30 and BRG coupe northbound between j3 & j2.

Both the above appear to be popular choices for protecting the underneath of the cars, I would appreciate thoughts on advantages and disadvantages of both and if a spray is better than using a brush or cloth to apply. Thanks

A neighbour’s bin was blown agains the car in the high winds last night leaving scuff marks, I think the damage is limited to the clear coat finish but obviously want to get it repaired. I am looking for suggestions on the best course of action and recommendations please - based in Essex.

Car is approximately nine months old and less than three thousand miles, service indicator advises service due in circa 1100 miles. I wouldn’t have been surprised if it had quoted a time period but hadn’t expected a mileage advice to next service. Any thoughts on likely cause or if I should be...

I have come from cars that do not have the stop start facility so have been tending to turn this off as part of the starting the car procedure. I was wondering if anybody left it turned on and how they find it in practice.