Faulty turbocharger on Jaguar X-Type - what are my options?

My Jaguar X-Type diesel 2.2 is eight years old and has done 56,000 miles. A few days ago the engine warning light flashed on and power has become very restricted on starting. Usually recovers if I stop...

Cooling issue with Toyota MR2

I've recently bought a Toyota MR2, but am having problems with air appearing in the coolant. I've changed for new the following: Radiator Major cooling hoses Water pump Thermostat Rad cap I've also...

Saab 9-3 turbo problems

I own a Saab 9-3 1.9 TDI (2006) and recently the engine management light came on, with lots of black smoke coming out of the exhaust. The EGR was replaced, along with the mass air flow and the ECU light...

Why is my car hesitant in first gear?

I have a 2009 Peugeot 308D SW with 65,000 miles on the clock. I drive 30 miles a day on a dual carriage way at motorway speeds. Over the past 12 months the engine has developed a problem described by my...

I have a faulty turbo on my Passat - what can I do?

I have owned a Passat since new in 2009 and done 86k. The engine management system advises that the turbo is failing and it cuts out when accelerating uphill on the motorway. The garage says it is clogged...

Turbo failure at 100k - should the dealer pay for repairs?

I have a 2009 Hyundai i30 1.6 TDCI, which I bought from a main dealer four years ago.The car has been serviced and MoT'd by the dealer. I have complained from 50,000 miles on that the turbo is noisy and...

Peugeot 307 losing power - what's the cause?

My 2005 Peugeot 307 1.6 HDI has started losing power. It starts fine, motors well too but blows grey/black smoke when increasing speed from 30-40 mph. At this point the engine feels sluggish too. Any ideas?...

BMW turbo failure

On 16 May, ten minutes after my BMW 320d's 87,000 miles dealership oil service the turbo failed. I top up the oil between services and always use the correct oil. Was this possibly dealer error and,if...

Failed turbo

What do you know about turbocharger re-conditioners? Last week in the Daily Telegraph you replied to a letter from someone who had encountered an engine warning light on his 2005 Honda CR-V2.2 CDTi while...

When will there be a new turbo petrol engine in the Peugeot 2008?

I read sometime ago that Peugeot were developing a new small turbo petrol engine and that it would be fitted to the 2008. Are you able to find out from your contacts whether this is true, please and, if...