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Questions from August 2011
I am looking to order a new BMW X3 2.0d SE. Would you recommend run-flat tyres?
I've heard you mention the reliability issues that Mercedes-Benz experienced from about 1999-2005, but did this affect ALL models?
I'm interested in buying a CL500 (or maybe 600) from this era, but am...
I bought a Vectra 1.9 CDTi Estate in April 2009. Recently, while on holiday in Cornwall, the gearbox lost 5th & 6th gears and there is a whining noise in 1st gear.
On return from holiday I rang the Vauxhall...
I purchased a Vauxhall Corsa on finance from world of cars Newton Abbot. I have had nothing but trouble with it and everytime something goes wrong it is not covered by the warranty, even though I paid...
Was driving home when my car juddered to a stop & cut out. Have had the Cam & crank sensors changed & a new fuel filter. There is pressure at the injectors but they are not opening.
Diagnostics coming...
My wife parked at Aylesbury Shopping Park (Cambridge Road) on 30/6/11 for approx 1 hour to visit Paul Simon Curtains and spent over £1000. She returned to find a parking notice saying she had parked without...
I want a diesel car because I drive heavily. Which car would you recommend for my driving needs? I do 19000 miles on motorway a year.
Currently I drive a 1.7 CDTI Astra but it's becoming expensive. Any...
I keep on getting a clicking noise from what I believe is the immobiliser unit box under the glovebox.
The faults include intermittent working of the windows, radio, indicators and window wipers and...
I have a new Audi A3 sportsback 1.4 TFSI SE.
It's fitted with Bridgestone Potenza REO40 205/55R16 tyres. There seems to be a high level of road noise when we go 40mph or higher. Would different tyres...
We bought a new VW Golf TSI in 2009, and from new the reverse gear has been difficult to engage and get out of.
The dealer has had several looks at the problem, changed the gearbox oil and fitted a new...
I purchased the car in October 2010 and have had a continued problem selecting reverse since I have had it.
The car has had a new gear box, dealer fitted, but is still not fixed. The last time I took...
Purchased a Vauxhall Meriva from new Aug 2010. Drove for 6 months with no problem.
Soon after that the car developed a terrifying intermittent fault where the electronic handbrake deploys with no warning...
Have K-reg Nissan Micra, starts fine then jumps and judders when driving, sometimes stops after few miles, then drive it later and nothing feels wrong?
I have a Ford Fiesta 1.25 06 reg. Would like to change to a similar size car but diesel for economy, this is essential.
Am interested in Citreon C3 1.4 HdiVTR - 12 to 18months old. Your comments and advice...
I have recently been involved in a RTC. 3rd party admited full liability. I had fully comp insurance through Diamond - they instructed Albany Assistance to deal with my claim. I have recieved my settlement...
Just noticed a trickle of water appearing under car when I parked it. I had the air conditioning on during journey. Is this anything to do with this or is more serious?
We have a budget up to about £16000. I like the Honda CR-V, my wife prefers the Mondeo Estate.
My 1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3 stalls when I slow down and go into second gear or when I come to a stop. It also judders when I accelerate and seems to be resisting speeding up. Black smoke comes out the exhaust...
As I get older, I appreciate the high driving position of my Toyota Landcruiser and the fact that I do not have to bend down to get into the car. I am looking for a new car with the same advantage and...
I own a Toyota Corolla Verso 2.2 D4D. The Toyota dealer recommended that I not run the car on diesel purchased from supermarkets (do you agree with him?).
Also, that I use an injector cleaner once very...
I have just bought a 2003 Fusion 3 1.6 16v and there seems to be an oil leak coming from the pipe that goes from cam cover to oil cap, as if its a two piece pipe that twist locks together?
But I can...
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