My SEAT Leon's power steering squeals when being held on full lock.

I have a SEAT Leon 150 TDI FR. Today I have noticed a squealing/grinding/squeaking noise coming from the front of the car when I turn the steering wheel hard to the left or right. This noise is only heard...

Why is my Volkswagen Golf losing power?

I have a 2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 and have problems with it holding back, and it has no power when changing up gears. It also judders. It's ok for a while, but gets worse and will hardly pull away. I've...

How do I get mice out of my engine?

How do I get rid of the mice nesting in my car engine?

Is it worth buying Autoglym Paint & Interior Protection with a used Audi A6?

I am about to buy a used 2008 Audi A6 Saloon SE Special Edition from a local Audi dealer, who is suggesting that I should have the Autoglym Paint and Exterior Protection. I know that they are charging...

Which automatic car with a comfortable ride to replace my Vauxhall Omega?

I'm looking for a car of up to one year old, automatic, of a similar size to my 10-year-old Vauxhall Omega or bit smaller, with a soft ride, quite good spec (ie cruise control, air conditioning etc), folding...

Which 4x4 is most suitable for towing two horses in a trailer?

Which 4x4 would be the best for me? I need to be able to tow two horses in a trailer and would like a reliable, economical car that will be able to tow regularly and not burn out, costing me lots of money....

Recommend a seven-seat MPV for £3000?

Friends of ours are staying in the UK for about 12 months with two small children, and want to buy a second hand seven-seat MPV and sell it when they depart. They have a budget of £3000. Can you suggest...

Can I fit H-rated tyres to my Volvo XC70?

My Volvo XC70 AWD (current model) is fitted with Pirelli Scorpion Zero 235/55 17 99V tyres all round. The rear pair are worn down to 2mm and need replacing. Is there any reason why I should not fit tyres...

What's an acceptable delivery mileage on a brand-new car?

What is an acceptable delivery mileage on a brand-new car from a dealer? Is 500 miles ok?

Is there a spacious estate car around for under £3000?

I am looking for something which is able to cope with the odd long trip across Europe, and can fit a lot of stuff in the back (I'm a sculptor - think bulky and messy). I've thought about a 4x4/jeep type...

Are 150,000-mile Volvo V70s towards the end of their lives?

I am looking at buying a Volvo V70 2.4-litre petrol estate for my work as a plumber, but I don't want anything new so I am looking at 52 plates and 03 plates. They all have very high mileage, around 150,000...

How can I reduce my fuel usage in my Ford C-Max?

I'm tied into a finance deal for the next 18 months because I got a really bad deal, because of bad credit rating. Since then I've managed to get a new field sales job where I use my own car - a Ford C-Max...

Why does my car need a new head gasket only two years after the last one?

I had a new water pump on my car, then two days later it packed up again. I took it to back garage and he said to me that I need a new head gasket, which we only had done two years ago. Is it the garage's...

My Nissan Micra needs new rear tyres often - should the dealer sort this out?

I have a 2008 Nissan Micra that I have owned from new, and in the time I have owned it I have had to replace the rear tyres twice due to them wearing on the outer edge. I went to an independent alignment...

What should I look for when buying a Volkswagen Bora?

I'm thinking of buying a Volkswagen Bora 1.9 diesel Sport. It's in very good condition, well maintained, 150,000 miles in black. The dealer is asking £2500. What do I need to look for and does the price...

Is there a known fault with the Daihatsu YRV 4Trac gearbox?

I've got a problem with my 1.3 Daihatsu YRV 4Trac. Its gearbox seems stiff and gets stiffer as you drive it (it still drives though, and does not grind). Is there a known problem with this gearbox? I believe...

Can my daughter build up no-claims as a named driver on my wife's Honda Civic's policy?

My daughter will start to learn to drive and will use my wife's Honda Civic. Is there a company which will enable her to start to build up no-claims bonus as a named driver?

How often does the timing belt need doing on an 06 Peugeot 407 diesel?

How often does the timing belt need doing on an 06 Peugeot 407 diesel?

Why isn't my Fiat Punto charging its battery?

I have a Mk1 Fiat Punto. I've had no problems with it at all until yesterday, when I was driving along and the battery light came on and is now not charging the battery. I have it on charge at the moment,...

When should the cam belt be changed on a 2.2-litre Vauxhall Omega diesel?

I'm considering buying a 52-plate diesel Vauxhall Omega Estate and wanted to know the mileage frequency of cam belt changes on this model.

Hyundai ix35 or Nissan Qashqai?

We are looking at buying a Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai ix35 - we have two young children and like the style and space provided by both vehicles, but we are somewhat flummoxed by the finance options. The...

I recently bought a used Citroen C4 with an engine management fault. Should the dealer repair it?

I bought a 2007 Citroen C4 SX HDI automatic on 22 April 2010 for £10,495. Within the first week it was signalling that the engine management system was faulty. The garage agreed to have the car inspected...

Why are my Volkswagen Polo's brakes stuck on?

I just bought a 2007 Volkswagen Polo today, which was stolen/recovered from an auction site that insurance companies give their cars to. The car's back brakes are locked for some reason. Any ideas why...

I'd like a Volkswagen Golf but should I consider a Polo?

I have read that the new Volkswagen Polo is not a lot smaller than the Golf, but a fair bit cheaper. I was considering a Golf, but this buyer's guide recommends that I take a look at the Polo as well....

Will a MINI Countryman diesel be ok for 7000 miles a year?

I'm thinking of buying a MINI D4 Countryman (and spare winter wheels/tyres) as I live in the Scottish Highlands, but most journeys will be only 15-20 miles each way and 6-7000 miles a year. Will this keep...

Does my Citroen C5 have a mass air flow meter fault?

I'm told I may have a mass air flow meter problem on my Citroen C5, but don't want to go to unnecessary expense. The car is very flat, especially down at the bottom. It feels like something is holding...

What's causing a 'graunching' noise to come from the front of my Volkswagen Golf?

I have a 2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDi. When I depress the accelerator, I get a kind of intermittent grinding noise coming from the front of the car. The noise stops as soon as I take my foot off the accelerator,...

What's wrong with my LPG-converted Volvo S70?

I have a Volvo S70 SE 10v automatic 2435cc with a gas conversion which has been running great, until yesterday when the gas indicator went off. On my fascia I have a button that, when I press a blue light,...

Can I purchase a hydraulic pump for my Volkswagen Golf's electric roof separately?

I have a 1999 Volkswagen Golf IV cabriolet 2.0 and the electric roof doesn't work. This is because the hydraulic fluid has leaked out. It seems that the pipe has come off the hydraulic pump which is situated...

Can you fit wheels from a Lexus to a Ford Galaxy?

Can you fit wheels from a Lexus to a Ford Galaxy?

Would a BMW 530i with over 100,000 miles be unreliable?

I'm looking to buy a secondhand BMW 530i of about seven to ten years old, and I've found some really cheap ones. One obvious reason for this is they have over 100,000 on the clock! I've always heard that...

Should the warranty cover a burned-out clutch on my mother's 3000-mile-old Suzuki Grand Vitara?

My 71-year-old mother drives a six-month-old Suzuki Grand Vitara manual diesel and recently the clutch started slipping, so she took it back to the dealer. They diagnosed it completely burned out and refused...

Can the Mitsubishi ASX's stop-start system be switched off?

I read your report on the Mitsubishi ASX. Can the stop-start system be switched off? I think it would be very frustrating in a stop and start situation, on a motorway for example.

How much should I expect to pay for a BMW 1 Series at auction?

I am currently on the look out to buy a secondhand car. I am looking to buy a BMW 1 Series 118d, up to 40,000 mileage and up to three years old. I had a look at the BCA site and see they often go for auction....

When does my Renault Laguna need a new cam belt?

When do I need to change the cam belt on a Renault Laguna estate 2.2 diesel? I've just got the car and it's done 64,000 miles.

Does my 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid really need new brake fluid at its next service?

I have a Honda Civic Hybrid (07) and the car is due for it's three-year basic service very soon, and at £275 it seems a tad excessive. Anyway, the car has done 38,000 miles or so and Honda says the car...

What's happened to my Vauxhall Astra's gearbox?

My Vauxhall Astra has just made a 'thud' sound when I tried to set off and now it will not drive. The car will go in gear and the clutch feels as normal, it just will not drive when a gear is selected.

Who can do a diagnostic check on my Volkswagen Golf?

I have a T-reg Volkswagen Golf. I would like to get my engine checked. Who can do this?

What's wrong with my BMW 3 Series's cruise control?

I have a 2007 BMW 318D E90 2007. When I engage the cruise control (70mph) it cuts out the engine and all kind of warning lights appear on the dashboard. I restart the car and it drives away without problems....

My recently-purchased Toyota RAV4 is throwing up error codes related to exhaust sensors - what should I do?

I have recently purchased a 2004 Toyota RAV4 2.0 auto from an Independent dealer. From the day after I purchased it the MAL VSC TRC warning lights have come on and had to be reset. The diagnostic errors...

What is my Cat D Toyota Yaris Verso worth?

I have a Yaris Verso GS 2001 model in beige. When I bought it in February this year it had only done 9980 miles. It was a Category D but was repaired, and I checked the MOT history to verify the mileage...

Which are the best tyres for my 1998 Audi A6 Avant?

I have an 1998 Audi A6 quattro Avant which has done 142,000 miles, and is by far the best car I have owned. It has just had a new MOT, and an advisory item is that new tyres will be needed soon, and I...

Which child seats do I need to fit three children across the back seat of a BMW 5 Series Touring?

Which car seats would I need to fit three children (four years old, two years old, newborn) across the back of a new BMW 5 Series Touring?

Where is water leaking from on my BMW 330d?

I have a 2001 BMW 330d. The other day the Mrs was driving it home from the gym and it overheated. A friend at a garage the next day confirmed all the belts etc were intact and bled the system, and the...

Will my 2003 Rover 75's failed head gasket be covered by consumer legislation?

I bought a used 2003 Rover 75 two months ago from a car sales showroom. The head gasket blew last week and subsequently at the garage the block was found to be cracked on my car. If my warranty does not...

How do you rate the English version Mazda MX-5 Mk1?

I'm thinking of buying a Mazda MX-5 Mk1. I would like to get the English version but how do you rate this against the import? Do you know the insurance groups for both cars?

Can you adjust the clutch free play on a Ford Focus 1.8 1998?

Can you adjust the clutch free play on a Ford Focus 1.8 1998? If not, what roughly should i be looking at to replace it?

What's knocking at the back of my Peugeot 306?

I have a 2000 W-reg Peugeot 306 diesel estate which produces a knocking from what seems to be the back of the car, although one witness believes the noise is from the front. Any suggestions please? The...

Is my insurance policy invalid?

I am looking to cancel my car insurance policy as I am moving abroad. I am six months into a 12-month policy. I pay for the insurance by monthly direct debit. I have called the insurance company and they...

Does my Peugeot 407 have a head gasket problem?

For at least six months I have had a coolant leak, but there are no signs of a leak anywhere. I am now putting in one litre as frequently as every two days, after mileage as low as six. On the other hand,...