Why is my BMW 3 Series' engine ticking?

I have a BMW 318i SE E46 year 2000 with 74,000 miles. When I start my car there is a annoying ticking noise from the engine, but once the engine heats up it stops. It is really loud and makes the car sound...

Should I buy a Volkswagen Golf which has had a head gasket repair?

I've seen a 1998 Volkswagen Golf that I'm interested in buying and the advert says that £705 was recently spent on it. This is what was done (reading from the garage receipt): Remove cylinder head. Pressure...

Why is my Volkswagen Bora burning oil?

I own a 1999 1.6se petrol Volkswagen Bora which seems to be burning a lot of oil, which can be seen more so when taking off after sitting in traffic, or taking off after back pressure has been applied...

Could supermarket fuel have burned my valves out?

I have had problems with misfiring, loss of power, and red engine management lights coming on on two cars which where filled with unleaded petrol at a supermarket. One of the vehicles has needed to have...

My Mazda 323 will not run - what's wrong with it?

This afternoon my X-reg 1.4-litre Mazda 323 died. The engine starts but will not run, it's as if the ignition is being switched off. I'm guessing there is a very special piece of technology that keeps...

My Renault Espace has illuminated a warning light - does it really need a new engine?

I have a 2004 Renault Espace, and a warning light with an orange outline and a horizontal orange zigzag line comes on now and again. It also seems to lose power. I took it to my local dealer and they reckon...

Why is my Chrysler Grand Voyager cutting out and stalling?

I have a 1999 2.5TD Chrysler Grand Voyager with running problems. It will start, drive and run perfect for weeks at at time, and then go crazy and cut out and stall. Sometimes it starts fine, and sometimes...

I've had terrible service from a Vauxhall dealership - do I have a case to claim damages?

On 14 June I took my 2005 1-litre Vauxhall Corsa to a local Vauxhall garage, as it had developed an oil leak that needed investigating. I was told the car needed a new timing chain, breather hoses and...

Where can I find a replacement engine for my Mercedes-Benz S400?

I am writing from north Cyprus. I have a 2001 Mercedes-Benz S400 CDI (W220). I need a new engine. Where can I get one?

Could my Renault Megane's valves have hit the pistons if the timing belt has slipped?

My 2001 Renault Megane (69,851 miles) has lost compression. It appears the timing belt has not snapped but has possibly lost teeth. I have been led to believe that the repair could exceed £1000. Does the...