Replacing auxiliary drive belt on diesel Fiesta

I have a 2001 Ford Fiesta with a 1.8 diesel engine. The auxiliary belt has snapped and I am trying to replace it. However, I'm struggling with the routing of the belt - I've got it in what looks to be...

Peugeot 206 fault codes - what do they mean?

I'v owned a Peugeot 206 2.0-litre diesel (2004 model) for a couple of years. The engine management light came on within an hour of me buying the car but I just ignored it as it didn't seem to affect the...

Buying a used Audi A4 diesel - should I get the EGR valves cleaned?

I'm buying a 2013 Audi A4 diesel with 110,000 miles on clock. I always use Shell V Power diesel and do 30,000 miles driving a year. I intend to keep the car for three years and intend to get my mechanic...

Why does my Citroen C2 take so long to start?

My Citroen C2 diesel takes ages to start. It also seems to lack power while driving. Any idea what the fault could be?

Best commuter car for under £7500?

I'm looking to buy a secondhand small diesel car for around about £7500. It needs to be economical and reliable as I'll be doing over 15,000 miles a year just to and from work. What do you recommend?

Mazda 6 lacks power on cold mornings

I have a Mazda 6 diesel (2006 model) that lacks power when cold. In fact, in the mornings, it is difficult to get it past 45mph, although it works fine when up to full working temp. This morning I left...

Citroen C4 Grand Picasso problems

I recently purchased a 2012 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso with 40,000 miles on clock. This has broken down three times in the five months I've had it. First two times were relating to a diesel injector, but...

Volkswagen Tiguan emissions fix - what do I need to know?

I have received the invitation to have my Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI "fixed" by the main dealer to deal with the emissions issue. I have read the reports on your site of post-"fix" problems and I wonder...

Citroen C8 losing power

Our Citroen C8 2.2 diesel (2008 model) has developed an intermittent loss of power, which triggers the engine management light to activate and a DPF filter fault to be displayed on the dash. Our local...

Ford Transit Connect - cam belt or chain?

My 2009 Ford Transit Connect lost all power recently. The AA instantly said it was down to the cam belt; however, my local garage who fitted a new belt six months ago say its another chain in the engine....