Good customer service from Hyundai when my new ix35 was delayed.

I ordered my new Hyundai ix35 some 11 weeks ago with a trade-in on my old car, a Land Rover 2. I have now sold that privately instead of trading it in. I said to the dealer that because of the long wait...

Where can I get temporary insurance for a long-term courtesy car?

My Land Rover Defender will be off the road for 12 weeks undergoing repairs. The garage has kindly offered me a courtesy car which I have to insure. My insurance company will cover me for four weeks but...

Are car prices in the UK about to go up?

I'd normally be looking to trade in my car for a new one in about a year's time when it's three years old. I've heard that UK car prices could rise by as much as 20 per cent this year due to Sterling/Euro...

My Peugeot 306 stalled and now won't start. I have some fault codes - could the problem be the fuel pump?

I was coming up to a roundabout in my 1999 Peugeot 306 LX HDI the other day. I lifted the throttle only for the engine to cut out. There was no prior notice, noises, whines or rattles. After that the car...

My Vauxhall Corsa Van won't go into reverse gear - does it have a linkage fault?

I've got a N-reg Vauxhall Corsa Van which seems to be having problems getting into gear. All the other gears are fine. I have tried several times pushing in the clutch, which eventually gets into gear....

My Ford Mondeo won't start - where's the fuel pump?

My Ford Mondeo has been laid up for six years but has regularly been started. Today I am trying to start it and there is a spark at the plugs but they are dry, therefore I presume that the petrol is not...

My Vauxhall Vectra isn't running because I can't get the firing order right. Any ideas?

I recently replaced a head gasket on a Vauxhall Vectra B 1999 T-reg SRI estate petrol. The car was running nicely before being taken to bits to replace the head gasket. Once the head gasket was replaced...

My Ford C-Max's engine was destroyed during a service - should I accept a reconditioned replacement engine?

After my Ford Focus C-Max was returned from its annual service at my local branch of a major service centre, I noticed a slight intermittent rattling from the engine. Having returned the car three times...

I bought a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 LE which needs work on the rear brakes. Should the dealer pay?

I bought a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 LE 2.0 about one and a half months ago. It has now developed a loud vibrating/rubbing noise upon braking. I bought the car from a dealer with 12 months' MOT. My technician...

Accident repairs to my Ford Ka are not of good quality. Can I persuade the insurer to replace the car instead?

My three-week-old Ford Ka (with 350 miles only) was hit from behind at around 30mph causing rear and side panel damage. Although the repair estimate was over £4000, my insurer (also the insurer for the...

How can I reduce interference from my 2005 Vauxhall Astra's radio?

I'm trying to fit a new stereo into my 2005 Vauxhall Astra. I've connected it all up, using the correct wiring adapters, but I'm having really poor sound quality and lots of interference on my tuner, both...

Can you help me prepare for a court case regarding my purchase of a faulty Ford Focus?

I am about to go to Small Claims Court on the 21 September and I am terrified. I feel there is a claim to be heard. It started last August when I purchased a Ford Focus diesel 1.8-litre from a local garage....

My Ford is pinking under acceleration - what's causing this?

I took my 52-plate 1.8-litre petrol Ford to the Ford garage who recommended getting the ECU/EMS diagnosed and set up correctly. They want £50 to do so though! V-Power petrol/petrol additives do not seem...

Where is the EGR valve on my 2002 Peugeot 406 HDI?

Where is the EGR valve on my 2002 Peugeot 406 HDI?

Where's the fuel filter on my Nissan Almera?

Please tell me where and what the fuel filter looks like for a new shape (2000) Nissan Almera 2000. I can see where three rubber tubes go to leading from the fuel rail, but as I haven't seen a picture...

Why is our Vauxhall Meriva suffering a steering fault?

I purchased a 1.7 TDI Vauxhall Meriva from a trade dealer (hence no warranty) in March 2010. After about eight weeks, I was attempting to pull out of a car parking space at a local supermarket when the...

How much will it cost to convert my 2005 Citroen Picasso for European headlights?

I need to change the headlights of my 2005 Citroen Picasso 1.6 as I would like to import the car to Spain. Can you give me an idea of the cost and where I could buy the units?

Why does our Ford Escort keep needing new suspension wishbones?

My wife hit the kerb skidding on ice in our X-reg Ford Escort. It creased the wishbone and it also needed a new track rod end. Within three months it was all over the place again and I had the wishbone...

I bought a used Peugeot 407 which has worn steering bearings. Should the supplying dealer repair it?

I bought a four-year-old Peugeot 407 with a one-year warranty two weeks ago. I found worn bearings on the steering, plus a problem with the clutch release bearing (thanks for your help on that one). The...

Should I have my Ford Fiesta's cam belt changed at its next service?

I own a Ford Fiesta 1.25 and have driven just under 55,000 miles. The car's booked in for the 60,000 mile service at the end of this month, but I was hoping if you could tell me when the cam belt should...

Does it make sense to change my 2003 BMW 320 for a newer Ford Mondeo TDCI estate?

I have owned a 2003 BMW 320 DSE tourer almost from new. It has now done 83,000 miles and has been faultless. In order to avoid potentially costly repairs I am seriously thinking of changing it, perhaps...

An oncoming car hit mine whilst overtaking parked cars. Who is at fault?

I was recently hit by an oncoming vehicle who was overtaking several parked cars on her side of the road. She was considerably over the centre of the road, onto my side. The road is a single carriageway...

I think I've loosened a connection in my Volkswagen Polo whilst cleaning it. Where should I check?

I thoroughly cleaned the interior and carpets of my 2002 Volkswagen Polo at weekend. Since then the ABS light has been on permanently from start-up. Is it likely that I have loosened a connection somewhere?...

Which tyres can I fit to my Ford C-Max to reduce road noise?

I own an 08 Ford C-Max 1.6 petrol and am very satisfied with the car. However, the road noise is quite loud from, I believe, the tyres. These tyres are Continental SportContact 2, size 205/55R16 91V and...

My BMW 5 Series tiptronic seems to misfire when stopped with 'Drive' engaged. What's wrong with it?

I have just purchased a 2007 BMW 520d SE tiptronic automatic which has done 32,000 miles. It's a beautiful car and runs like a dream, but when I come to a stop and leave the auto in "Drive" the car rumbles...

Why is my Volkswagen Golf's reversing light stuck on?

I have a Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI GT and my reversing light is stuck on. What could be causing this?

Is there a specialist who can repair my Skoda Fabia's immobiliser?

I have an intermittent fault with the immobiliser on my 2002 Skoda Fabia. Several parts have been changed to the tune of £300, but the fault remains albeit still intermittent. The car is in excellent nick...

Can you recommend a specialist to look at my Mercedes-Benz E-Class's air conditioning?

The dashboard controls on my Mercedes-Benz bear no relation to what the heater/cooler/fan unit is actually doing. The car is a 2003 E320 CDI with supposedly upgraded air controls, with independent digital...

Is there a way of making my Skoda Superb's clutch lighter?

I have a Skoda Superb 2007 1.9TD. Over the last few days I feel that the clutch has gotten very heavy. I use it as a taxi and after a shift my leg is killing me! The car has only done 62,000 miles. Is...

I bought a Honda Legend with mismatched tyres - will it pass an MOT?

I have bought a Honda Legend from a Honda dealer. On closer inspection after delivery (yes, I was too trusting of Honda), I have found that three of the four tyres match the manufacturer's specification...

How often should I change my Peugeot 206's oil and air filters?

Please can you tell me how often should I get the oil and oil filter changed on my 2003 Peugeot 206 SW? Should I get the air filter done at the same time?

I've been involved in a non-fault accident. Should I use the other party's insurer's 'Accident Assistance' service?

I have been involved in an accident which has left my vehicle badly damaged, but usable. The other party (farm tractor and trailer) suffered no damage, but his trailer caught my rear driver's side wheel...

Is the Toyota Verso suitable for transporting bicycles?

I have £8000 to spend including a trade-in, and need a vehicle that is capable of transporting cycles and gear either inside or on the roof. I have looked at a 2006 Toyota Verso T3 1.8 petrol with 49,000...

Can I use home-processed biodiesel in my Skoda Superb?

I have a Skoda Superb 2.0 diesel, 2005-6. Needing to save money, I can buy a biodiesel kit and buy the used filtered oil. I have a spare garage to do it in and am told I can make up to 2500 litres for...

Recommend an estate car with room for two baby seats and a booster seat across the rear seat?

Child number three is due in December, so we are in need of a conventional estate car that is capable of fitting two baby seats and one booster seat across the rear seat. We specifically do not want a...

What's the whining sound coming from my Citroen C4's automatic gearbox?

I have just purchased a 2007 Citroen C4 automatic and have noticed a distinct whining noise when the speed is in between 34-38mph. At 35mph the noise is constant. I returned the car to the dealer for them...

Recommend a specialist to repair my friend's Volvo XC90 gearbox?

A friend's Volvo XC90 '55 plate automatic gearbox has failed. Is there any garage in the Slough area that you would recommend for the job?

My Jaguar X-Type has a rusty subframe but Jaguar won't accept liability. What should I do?

I am the owner of a Jaguar X-Type Estate registered in October 2008 and it has a rusty rear sub-frame. Jaguar completely deny responsibility and I have a letter from them stating "Surface corrosion is...

My 2007 Ford Mondeo has an air conditioning fault that was apparent when I bought it. What can I do?

I purchased a Ford Direct Mondeo 1.8 TDCI on 9 March 2009 (with 12,800 miles). During April, when the weather got warmer, I ascertained the air conditioning was not working. On 29 April I arranged for...

What's caused unusual tyre wear on the front of my Audi A5 coupe?

Following a blow-out of the front driver's side wheel of my Audi A5 coupe, the RAC recovery vehicle took me to a garage to have the tyre replaced and the tracking checked, as both tyres were worn on the...

Has the Renault Espace got any better?

Are you hearing if Renault Espaces are any better? I fancy a 2008 or later, but the history looks appalling.

Is this 2007 Kia Cee'd a good deal?

I have been offered a 2007 Kia Cee'd SW automatic petrol with 5500miles on the clock, registered to Kia with four years' warranty transferrable to me. Having read your reviews on Kia, I am tempted - does...

My new Audi A3 automatic is going to take nine months to arrive! What are my rights?

I signed an order and paid the deposit on a new Audi A3 Cabriolet automatic on 24 May and the order says for delivery in mid-September (although the dealer expected it by mid-August). I got a lot of flannel...

Is the Chevrolet Lacetti a good choice for a second car?

I'm 21 and looking for a reliable and reasonably priced car. I've shopped around and I quite like what the Chevrolet Lacetti has to offer. I'm not really bothered about the mod cons, the one that I have...

Why is my Vauxhall Combo van losing power?

Please could you advise what to do about a new Vauxhall Combo SE 1.3 van I bought in May 2010? It is hesitating and losing power, and our local dealer can't detect a fault.

Why is my Audi A6 running lean?

I have a Audi A6 1.8T Quattro. The engine light is on, and I had it put on a computer which says it's got a air leak on the intake causing it to run lean. Two people have checked all the hoses on the intake...

Can I replace my Volkswagen Passat's broken Siemens injector with a Bosch item?

I've got a 56-plate Volkswagen Passat 2-litre TDI. It's got Siemens injectors at the moment and one of them has broken. Can I replace the broken one with a Bosch injector or does it have to be a siemens?

Should my daughter buy the Ford Platinum Warranty with her used Fiesta?

My daughter is buying her first car, a three-year-old Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec with Sport and Tech Packs. The dealer is offering her the Ford Platinum Warranty at £220 for one year, £318 for two years and...

I've been charged for falling asleep at a motorway service station. Can I ignore it?

My son stopped at a motorway service station and fell asleep for three hours because of tiredness. He has just received a parking charge letter, with registration details and stating that the time stayed...

Have the wrong wheel nuts been supplied with my Ford Fiesta's spare wheel?

My Ford Fiesta recently got a flat tyre, and as the puncture was in the side wall, my uncle decided to put on the spare. However, he was unhappy with me driving the 80 miles back home on it on my own as...