Old British cars of the 1970s were probably more susceptible to rust than modern cars.

The email regarding paint problems following bonnet repairs reminded me of problems I had about thirty years ago when I was unfortunate enough to own a BL Princess. After about 12 months, pit marks appeared...

Should I have fitted a satnav to the display screen in our Toyota Prius?

On 29th May I purchased a Garmin satnav from Halfords. The assistant offered to come out to set it up but we had an appointment to keep, so declined. I run a Toyota Prius, which has a 5-inch multi-display...

Thanks for your recommendation of API Engines for repairs to my Subaru's engine.

I followed your advice and took my Subaru to API Engines who turned out to be excellent. Although Subaru (IM Motors) eventually (and too late) offered 60 per cent off the cost of parts as long as I had...

Should I be paying £1000 towards labour for a replacement engine for my Volkswagen Scirocco?

I have had my 29,000 mile 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4TFSI since new. It has been regularly serviced by Volkswagen. Eight weeks ago the engine warning light came on. It was recovered to Volkswagen (a shocking...

Can an Austrian car hire company charge over the odds for repairs?

In July I hired a Skoda Yeti from Europcar, Salzburg airport. On returning the vehicle I reported minor scratches on the front right wing. I believe the scratches were made when it was being parked, but...

Did this driver attempt to con our insurance company to get previous damage fixed?

My wife backed into the man across the road’s Vauxhall, with slight damage to the n/s wheelarch six inches long. I offered to pay for the repair. He said he “would look into it”. Two days later he returned....

Where can I report potholes that need repairing?

Some time ago you gave me advice on how to get the council to see to dangerous potholes. I believe you gave me a link but somehow I seem to have lost it. Can you help again please?

What does the DMF do in our Citroen C4 Picasso and does it need replacing with the clutch?

The clutch in my partner's C4 Picasso is screaming like a Banshee when depressed. My local independent garage guy tells me the clutch needs replacing and it would be foolish not to change the dual mass...

Why isn't a clutch failure on the Up covered under the Volkswagen warranty?

I am seeking some help and guidance on a matter relating to my mother's Volkswagen Up which she purchased brand new from Volkswagen Liverpool in September 2012 and in which she has travelled a mere 1604...

Can I get compensation from Volkswagen over a clutch and flywheel failure in my Scirocco?

On 18 July I had 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI examined by Lookers main agents in Darlington, with regard to the loss of traction/acceleration particularly in low gears at road junctions, and also a...