What's causing the flashing glow plug light on my Mondeo?

The glow plug light on my Ford Mondeo 2.0LX 115PS TDCI 2003 (53) is continually flashing. I've had the glow plugs replaced, but the light still flashes. It takes about 15 goes to start in morning and once...

Vauxhall Astra - dealer can't fix non-starting problem

My daughter's Vauxhall Astra (56-reg, 1600cc petrol, 41,000miles) has an intermittent starting problem. The dealer first said it was the keys; then they said it was the SIM card and replaced that. They...

car not starting

I have a Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI which is not starting. Over 2 visits to my garage we have replaced the glow plugs, pre and main engine bay fuel pumps, filters, all hoses, fuel sensor, starter motor, injector...

Starting trouble with an Audi A3

I have just had my injectors replaced as part of a recall by Audi. They replaced the injectors but not the looms. Since getting the car back - when left overnight it is then difficult to start or starts...

Rough running Octavia vRS

I have an 07 plate petrol Octavia VRS with 72k on the clock. Recently it has begun to run roughly when the engine is cold. At idle it is probably best described as a slight misfire that can be felt from...

Problems starting a Porsche Boxster

I am having an intermittent problem starting my 2007 Boxster. I turn the key (clutch depressed), I hear the solenoid click but nothing happens. After 2 or 3 tries it fires up normally. My Porsche dealer...

Starting issues with a 2004 Megane

I have been experiencing an intermittant starting problem with my Renault Megane II for several weeks now. I press the start button, the engine turns over but fails to fire up. The brake symbol and battery...

Car won't start sometimes and is full of condensation.

Have left the car only twice for 7 & 5 days and it failed to start both times , been checked out by Volkswagon who can't identify any problem. Also have ongoing problem with excessive condensation, also...

Van won't drive after minor accident

I had an accident in my Vivaro 58 reg - only wing damage. The air-bag went off, it was replaced and repaired but now won't start. Fuel is getting to the fuel-rail, but not at high pressure. There's no...

Vauxhall Vivaro won't rev at start up

Vauxhall Vivaro 06 CDTI will not rev after starting engine for about 5 to 15 seconds after it has stood on the drive. Once it's running properly it is great, no problems. Have tried cleaning EGR valve...