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Range Rover TDV8 – Pitfalls & Issues

I wanted to buy a cheap high mileage 2007 Range Rover L322 with the 3.6 l V8 diesel engine. But before buying...

1st gen 3.0 TDI ALL Issues

The 1st generation 3.0 TDI is in my opinion one of the best diesel engines ever made. This is a V6 common rail...

The Vicious Cycle of Car Repairs: When an Expensive Fix Does Nothing

So, you took your used car to the garage, dropped a fat stack of cash on repairs and the damn thing is...

Why has the 2nd gen VOLVO XC60 shit rear door design

On SUVs you can find 2 rear door edge designs:

BMW 5 series (G30, G31) – 5 common problems

The 7th generation BMW 5 series was available as a regular saloon – the G30, as the more practical touring estate –...

Always clean THIS when changing your wheels

The mating surface of the wheel and the brake rotor should be always clean without any corrosion. And why? Well, because of...

Air suspension Common leaks (Audi Q7, VW Touareg, Porsche Cayenne)

If you own a first-generation Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, or VW Touareg equipped with air suspension, sooner or later you’ll likely experience...

N13 Engine ALL Issues (BMW, MINI-N14, N18)

The N13 is a 1.6 l 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with direct injection. It has an aluminium engine block, vacuum controlled turbocharger...

2nd gen 3.0 TDI ALL Issues

The 2nd generation 3.0 TDI engine marks the beginning of an end. An end for a powerful, economical but still relatively durable diesel...

How To Fix a Sagging/Hard to close Car Door

Over time a car door can start to sag which will result in a: "slamming the door like an animal experience". But...
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