Gearbox failure on Audi TT - who should pay for repairs?

About 18 months ago my Audi TT's gearbox failed. I had an extended warranty policy and they agreed to cover the costs. I was slightly perturbed that they arranged for a reconditioned gearbox to be installed. After...

Engine failure after service - is the garage responsible?

Three weeks ago I had the timing belt and water pump replaced on my Volkswagen Golf Plus diesel with 90,000 miles on it. Two days ago the car suffered catastrophic engine failure and the conrod put itself...

Can I give my car to charity?

Can I give a car away to charity? I have old lexus GS300, with 11 months MoT and I no longer need it.

Buying a used Volkswagen Touran - are they any good?

My son who has a small family is keen to buy a second hand Volkswagen Touran. He has up to £5000 to spend and it seems that for this the car will have about 100,000 miles on the clock. Is this a reasonable...

Parking tickets - do I still have to pay if I can't identify the driver?

I am the registered keeper of a vehicle that’s used by several family members. I have just received a parking notice for stopping on a private road close to the local airport; however, the incident took...

Buying a car for £5k - which is best?

I've been searching the forums and previous questions regarding cars. I want to spend about £5000 and I do about 30 miles a day (half motorway, half A-roads). I'm not looking for style or a show stopper,...

Can I fit 17-inch wheels to my Audi TT?

Being a pensioner I find the ride a little hard and sporty on mu 2005 Audi TT. It currently has 19-inch wheels, with low profile tyres. Can I swap for 17-inch wheels with more rubber on the road? If so...

Buying a new SUV - petrol or diesel?

I am in the market for a new SUV and have narrowed my search to the Ford Kuga or Toyota RAV-4 4. The salesman at Ford has told me a diesel would not be for me as my car would be laid up for weeks at a...

Honda CR-V engine warning light - what does it mean?

The engine warning light has come on 2002 Honda CR-V and and does not go off again. It did this about a month ago, but has stayed off for a few weeks. What should I do?

Smell of diesel after ignition - what's the cause?

There's a strong smell of diesel in my 2010 Nissan Qashqai after ignition, is there a specific reason for this

Will stop/start cause engine damage?

Can you tell me if stop/start systems are bad for engine life? I’ve been told they contribute to the early failure of turbos and I can’t imagine that the amount of fuel saved will pay for a replacement....

Can I drive to a pre-booked MoT without tax and insurance?

I am about to take ownership of a 1995 Mazda MX5; it has no road tax or MoT. Can you tell me if I need to insure it to drive to a pre-booked MoT?

Heavy steering on Nissan Primera

I've just purchased a Nissan Primera with 39,500 miles on the clock. I’ve noticed the steering is very heavy, especially when turning. What can be done to rectify this?