How do the windows and air conditioning affect fuel economy?

Which has the least effect on fuel consumption: having the air conditioning on or opening a window?

Why aren't spare parts made for the Rover 75 any more?

Like SG I own an identical Rover 75 with almost identical mileage and it still drives like a dream so I fully understand why he wants to keep it. It is certainly the most comfortable car I have ever owned....

Why are rear windows for the Jeep Grand Cherokee not held in stock anywhere?

Two weeks ago, the rear window of our 2011 model Jeep Grand Cherokee was smashed whilst we were away from the car. Auto Windscreens arrived to fix the window with the news that they did not have one in...

Why are my 2006 Volkswagen Golf's windows opening on their own?

I have a 2006 Volkswagen Golf Plus TDI. When in Harrogate last Thursday the car was parked on the street. At about 11:00pm the hotel manager called me to say all the windows on the car were down although...

Why do my Skoda Roomster's windows stop working when it rains?

I have a 2007 Skoda Roomster. When it rains my electric windows don’t operate. After a dry day they work again. Is there a known problem with this fault? Now they have stopped working completely. Can you...

What caused my Audi TT's window to jam open?

My driver side window regulator recently failed on a 5-year-old Audi TT 2.0 TFSI. It ruined a weekend as the window jammed open and we had to cancel a 200-mile drive. Do you know if this is a common problem...

Problems with Rover 400 window regulator

I have bought a window regulator part from a scrap yard to replace the broken one that was in my wife's Rover 400. The mechanic at my local garage tried to fit it, but said there are only four wires coming...

Window seal deterioration on a Mazda 3?

My wife's Mazda 3 bought new in March 2007 sheds small black particles down the rear hatchback when washed. Car is garaged at home, not parked in all Scottish weathers, and car is always hand washed at...

Why don't the window seals on my Yaris remove rainwater?

Shortly after I bought my Toyota Yaris I found that the side window bottom seal mouldings were not scraping the rain off the side windows when the windows were lowered. The seals were changed but there...

Why does my friend's Skoda Roomster lock him inside?

A friend of mine has a Skoda Roomster that is spacious and comfortable, but has a number of idiosyncrasies. On occasions it locks all the doors with him inside and all the electric windows become inoperable....