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I have just bought a 2011 Mercedes C-class Blue Efficiency, with a petrol engine. Do I need to take special care before switching off the engine, because of the turbo?

The 'start-stop' system on my new Volkswagen Golf TSI is operating very smoothly and presumably contributing to its relatively good urban fuel consumption. However, I recall some discussion about the risk...

I have just bought a very low mileage and immaculate 1990 Lancia Delta HF Turbo. Do you have any advice about looking after the turbo? It makes a ‘whoosh’ sound when coming on. Is this normal?

We own a 2004 Renault Scenic. We have had it for under a year and already spent quite a bit on it. We had a engine rebuild at the end of last year trying to find a fault which cost £900, bought two new...

Can we have redress with Ford after turbo failure at 65,000-miles for a 2007 C-Max? They have not told us why it has failed or given a sufficient explanation.

I have a 2007 Ford Focus. The car suffered with injector problems and I fitted a new turbo and all the trimmings as advised by my local mechanic, but now, after three days, I am getting system faults and...

I read with interest your replies about the diesel/petrol question and your recommendation of the Ford EcoBoost engines. I find the idea of these very attractive, especially the 1.0 EcoBoost in the Ford...

The 'start/stop' system on my new Volkswagen Golf TSI is operating very smoothly and presumably contributing to its relatively good urban fuel consumption. However, I recall some discussion about the risk...

I am planning to purchase a Ford Focus 1.0-litre with the Ecoboost turbocharged petrol engine. Have you had reports of any reliability problems with this new engine?

I want to buy a Range Rover Sport 3.0 HSE, and I'm aiming to secure an 11 plate with 12 to 20K miles on the clock. However I have a dilemma and it’s all about the diesel engine - for years I have done...