Should Mazda contribute to the cost of repairing my Mazda 6's badly ground pistons?

I have been advised by the dealership I bought the car from new, that my 55-plate Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 petrol falls within a VIN range which is covered by a TSB, stating that some vehicles may experience...

Is it common for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa camshafts to snap?

I have a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 which is on an 05 plate. On Friday I was travelling down the motorway at 70mph when the engine management light came on. It started flashing and the car lost power. I pulled...

Is there anything I can do about my rusting 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

I took delivery of a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class and have only just read your article. The car is a C180 Elegance and is dated 11/08/2000 in the EEC certificate of conformity. Initial registration 16/1/01....

Is the Citroen C1 diesel model's starter motor known for failures?

I have a Citroen C1 diesel which I've owned from new. After 2.5 years the starter motor burned out and was replaced under warranty. Recently it burned out again, although it is now four months out of warranty....

What should I look for when buying a Ford Focus estate?

What's there to look out for on a diesel 1.8 Ford Focus estate on a 51 plate?

Why did my Ford Mondeo diesel lose power under acceleration?

I was driving my 2003 Ford Mondeo diesel estate yesterday and I was about to accelerate to overtake a lorry at 60mph when I lost all power and my glow plug indicator on the dash started to flash. Then...

What's causing our Opel Corsa's brakes to seize on?

I'm writing from Portugal where we are having some problems with the brakes on our Opel Corsa D 1.3 75cv CDTI. From time to time, when you put your foot on the brake pedal, it sinks almost to the floor...

Why won't my Honda Jazz's parking brake hold the car on a slope?

The parking brake on my Honda Jazz (58 plate, 9000 miles) does not hold the car on anything more than a modest uphill slope. The dealer has "adjusted" it twice and checked it on the 'roller'. He says it...

What should I look for when buying a Volkswagen Lupo?

I am looking at purchasing a Volkswagen Lupo as an everyday driver. I am looking to spend around £2000 and want the 1.4 Sport model as it will be used on rural roads and dual carriageways, plus I wouldn't...

Is Vauxhall likely to help repair an ESP fault on my Vauxhall Meriva?

I have a 56-plate Vauxhall Meriva that has done only 25,500 miles and has developed an ESP fault. After trawling through the net I get the idea that Vauxhall are aware of this problem but won't admit it....