I bought a used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe with piston ring problems - should the dealer replace the car?

I bought a used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe from a dealer. After four months I started to get white smoke from the exhaust - nothing major, but enough for me to take it to the local Hyundai dealership. They...

Why won't my Volvo V40 start?

I have recently bought a Volvo V40 on a 52 plate. It's a 1.9d, an excellent car and I am very happy. However earlier today I was sat at some lights. When I went to pull away the vehicle cut out. I attempted...

Why is my 1996 Ford Fiesta losing power and spluttering?

I have a 1996 1.3 HCS-engined Ford Fiesta. It starts perfectly and ticks over fine, but when under load it lacks any sort of power and splutters a lot. I've adjusted the tappets and replaced all the plugs...

I found smoking oil on the back of my Renault Clio's engine. What could have caused this?

I was driving my 2002 1.5 Renault Clio diesel (78,000 miles) the other day when the engine started to make a gurgling noise. I pulled over straightaway, turned the engine off and smoke started coming out...

Do you know why my Vauxhall Corsa is cutting out?

My 1998 Vauxhall Corsa Ecotech cuts out two minutes after starting. It has fuel in, and when it runs it is smooth, not lumpy at all. I think it could be the fuel filter, but have no idea where to find...

Why is my Ford Fiesta struggling to get up to speed?

My P-reg Ford Fiesta Flight 1.3 is struggling to get up to speed. It can struggle one day and then be fine the next.

Can you help with running problems in my Ford Puma?

I'm after information regarding my 1.7 VCT Ford Puma. I have had bad running issues for some time now. Basically, when I start the car from cold the engine revs up to around 3000rpm and slowly settles...

Is there any way I can identify why my Suzuki Baleno keeps stalling?

I have a Suzuki Baleno 1.6 which keeps stalling when coming to a halt or pulling away, and then the engine light comes on. I am going to service it but I think it might need more than a service. I hear...

What's causing my Audi A4 to misfire?

My Audi A4 recently developed a misfire on number two cylinder. I've replaced the spark plugs but that didn't resolve it. I checked the coil pack and leads, and they seem ok. I even changed the injectors...

My Volkswagen Golf sounds terrible and is leaking oil following a fuel sender pump replacement.

Whilst driving along in my Volkswagen Golf IV automatic I heard a bang, and my car stopped and wouldn't restart. The AA diagnosed a fuel pump failure. With a new one fitted, the car starts easily, but...