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I would try a 'dry run' if you can access some new wheels and tyres by fitting them front and rear on one side to see if they catch anything and also turn lock-to-lock without fouling the arches or liners.

I wonder if there was a short-circuit when the holder broke? In which case fuses would be my first port of call However, worth checking the obvious such as blown bulb and also any earth points that may be corroded or loose

Crikey thats an unusual one! I would start at the battery terminals and work you way to the fusebox and look at fuses and relays as there must be a fault with the power distribution circuit Start with the bigger cables (and connectors) and work your way through the smaller ones if not immediately obvious. Don't forget to check earth cables and connection points

Sounds possible with the semiconductor worldwide shortage and some options were dropped to continue selling vehicles that weren't fully loaded but generally fit for purpose. I wonder if it is possible to retrofit them if Vauxhall do a kit with components and simply plug and play, worth asking them in case this is an option now

Generally plenty of adapters and fascia plates to fit an aftermarket audio and camera If you can get a camera that connects to the reverse light bulb to feed it even better as some are bluetooth connection to the head unit

The brakes do normally have a dust cover but if the discs are worn and fitting new pads will decrease the efficiency of the braking for a period. If the cost is not too bad for the discs then maybe worth fitting at this stage

It could be clogged up with carbon and an engine clean with a company such as Terraclean may resolve this issue

I would start with replacing the coolant sensor first but coolant will overpressurise if air is allowed to enter the system (e.g. through a leaking sensor or coolant pressure cap that is weak)

If the oil is thin through diesel washdown then this can cause the oil to thin and leak everywhere Turbo would be my first thought for oil leaks and also burning oil

Not sure then, first thoughts are the clutch or brake pedal are not pushed down hard enough as this has caught me out before

Could start by spraying some Electrical Cleaner into the switch to see if that makes any difference If not then quite possibly a replacement is needed

Does the vehicle have a decent DAB aerial? If not, then I believe you can get boosters to draw in the stations

You have an issue with the engine management and would require a scan of the control unit to see what fault codes are stored in memory They all have a meaning and can be interpreted quite easily Get the scan and then get back to us with the codes

Sounds par for the course I'd say My motorbike does exactly the same (although sitting on a sidestand I can see why it would be slightly lower) but always rectifies itself when rolling up the road

You should be able to access the oil filter from underneath I would imagine as it would have to drain down (if it is a canister type filter)

Usually just a flat blade to pull out the poppers and a Philips or 10mm socket to remove any screws

It does sounds more like an internal fault Maybe worth swapping out for an aftermarket audio system Halfords stock a good range and also the fascia plates and connector leads needed to install it

Well as long as the engine is being driven hard enough (which diesels much prefer) then the EGR delete should be fine. Most of the issues are when the car is being driven on local short trips and not enough to burn off soot and carbon deposits

I recently managed to get one from a local parts factors (Jayar) and although it was a slightly different design and measurements as you have mentioned it did the job nicely. As long as the M10 fitting (tapered as I remember) is the same and the pressure reading limit stamped on it then its fine

Worth trying the comparison sites but don't know how much of a result you'll get as now a classic car and better to try more bespoke companies Try Adrian Flux as they may be able to offer you the right policy that suits you and the car https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/aci-insurance/?utm_source=VauxhallOwnersClub

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It sounds like a sensible way to proceed if there is wear in the turbo Usually best to buy a fitting kit when you purchase the cartridge then its a straightforward enough job Just remember that with a turbo rebuild 'cleanliness is next to godliness' and the slightest bit of dirt can destroy it almost instantly. Also change oil and filter and then pre-fill and prime the turbo to get the oil round before firing the engine

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Oh crikey that sounds like a strange issue you have there. If it was a dead short to earth for the power to the wipers I think it would have blown a fuse rather than switch the engine off Not sure on this one, I wonder if anyone else has had this issue

First thing I would do is top the oil up and then jetwash the affected area so that you can see where the oil is weeping from. Let us know what you find and then we can have a better idea as to the actual source of the leak