Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI rattle - is it related to the emissions problem?

You answered a question on 13 December about VAG emission changes. including this: "Latest on the 'fix' for 2.0 TDIs is that it increases the revs at which peak torque is developed by 300rpm and that...

Does my BMW 320d have a cam belt or chain?

I have a 2009 BMW 320d Sport. Can you tell me if it has a cam belt or chain? What do I need to check for maintenance?

Why is my Range Rover Evoque so noisy on start up?

My three year old Range Rover Evoque 2.2 diesel has started to make a very loud "clattering" noise when I start it in the mornings. The noise goes away after 20 - 30 seconds and settles down with normal...

Volkswagen Emissions Scandal - what happens if they can't fix my car?

I currently own a Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (purchased days prior to the news of the cheating) and I've followed the saga with interest over the past months. With the situation regarding the 2.0 engine and...

What's causing my Ford Kuga's flat battery?

I have a 2012 Ford Kuga diesel. Recently, the battery has started to go flat every 10-14 days if its stood on the driveway or only used a couple of times a week for short journeys. It has had the Bluetooth...

Could I have prevented my Octavia's turbo failure?

I'm a taxi driver and I've got a 2010 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI. Whenever the DPF regenerates it blows a lot of smoke from the exhaust pipe. I eventually realised that I should let the regen finish before...

EGR cooler failure on Volkswagen Golf

The EGR cooler has failed on my Volkswagen Golf. Is this common?

Are EGR valve failures linked to the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal?

You recently gave this advice to a question on the 5 December: "If the EGR fails prematurely (within 60k miles) I am telling people to try to claim this as a consequence of the VAG emissions defeat ECU...

Volkswagen California engine failure - repair or reject?

My Volkswagen California camper van is 10 weeks old and needs a new engine due to the failure of the exhaust gas recycling valve causing coolant to be drawn into the block. How confident can I be with...

Skoda Octavia gas recirculation valve problems - what's the cause?

About 18 months ago I had my Skoda Octavia (2012 model) 1.9 diesel valeted. The firm that did the work also washed the engine, even though I never asked for the work to be done. After this the car experienced...