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Hi folks, A couple of weeks ago I hit a high kerb with my front left wheel. The tyre burst and the alloy was dented. I have put on a replacement alloy, 2 new front tyres and had the wheels balanced and aligned. After that I noticed that the car pulls to the left, particularly noticeable at...

Hi folks, I would like your advice on two issues I am experiencing with my 172mk1. 1) When I rev my engine it make a high pitched whisteling sound. It sounds like a jet engine...which is actually pretty cool :) , but not normal. 2) When I accellrate in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear I get a rumbling...

Hi guys, A month ago I had all my brakes replaced. Whilst driving home yesterday my dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. The follwing alarm lights lit up at the same time (and they stayed permanently lit): ABS Handbrake SERV STOP ...I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary with the...

Hi guys, I just got a quote from a Renault garage for replacement of the cam belt. £677 :cry: Now apparently the cam and auxilliary belt need replacing after 5 years or 72000 miles. I'm only taking my car in for a 36000 service, but it is 5 and a half years old. So do you reckon I should have...

Hi guys, my first post on here. I am going to make it short and to the point. When I brake, I hear a grinding noise on the front to front-left side of the car. However I do not think it's the brakes because I also hear it when I accelerate from standstill. Do you have any idea what it could...