Faulty gearbox on Mercedes E-Class

I recently bought a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E280 CDI. The independent dealer serviced and MoT'd the car prior to sale and supplied a six month warranty. I knew a gearbox oil and filter change was due, so I...

Should I accept the offer of half the cost of the cam belt change in my 2009 Volkswagen Golf?

I purchased a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 16v at the end of February 2013. The salesman failed to mention that when it turned four years old we would need the cam belt / water pump replacing at a cost of...

Is my Corsa's two-year service and MoT package worth the money?

12 months ago I bought a three-year-old Corsa from my local Evans Halshaw in Horsforth, Leeds. At the time there were promotional offers, and I opted for a two year service and MoT package for approximately...

Which tyres for my Yaris?

What would you recommend as a quiet , hard wearing tyres for a Yaris T-Spirit (2011).

Where can I get a Microcar manual?

I've just bought a second hand Microcar, but I want to get is a workshop manual so I can do my own servicing. However, I can’t find one anywhere and Haynes don’t make them either. Can you help?

Mileage incurred during a service - is this correct?

I have a 2013 Audi TT RS Plus that recently went into the local dealership for its first service - a 9000 mile oil change. When I collected the car I noticed that it had done 17 miles since I dropped it...

Engine has run out of oil after a service – is the garage to blame?

My car has had a service done recently, but after a few days the engine oil ran out. I discovered that the engine oil filler was open with no cap. Am I entitled to compensation?

Broken piston in Mini R56 - wear and tear or manufacturing fault?

I have a 2007 Mini Cooper S which has done around 62,000 miles. Last week, it began running very roughly and was noticeably lacking in power. I took it to a Mini dealer who noted that there was no compression...

What are tie rods?

I recently had new tyres fitted but the garage was unwilling to adjust the tracking as the tie rods were loose/worn. What are tie rods, should I be concerned and should I get these replaced soonest?

When should I change the cam belt on my SEAT Ibiza?

My 2009 SEAT Ibiza is coming up for its service and I have been informed a cam belt change is required. Is this right? I’ve only driven 25,000 miles and the books says it doesn’t have to be changed until...