How can I get rid of windscreen smears?

I've used every suggestion known to get rid of smears on the windscreen on my 14 month old Qashqai. The wipers seem to clear the screen, but they leave smears. Could it be the wipers? I've cleaned these...

Little green arrows on the dashboard - what do they mean?

Can you tell me what the two little arrows on the dashboard mean?

EGR cooler failure on Volkswagen Golf

The EGR cooler has failed on my Volkswagen Golf. Is this common?

Dealer wants £72 to check my faulty key fob - is this too much?

I have a Nissan Qashqai. The key fob is not working. The car is two years old and has 11,000 miles on the clock. The dealer will check the fob and see if it is covered by the warranty, but only if I agree...

Why is the road tax on my BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer so high?

We bought our 65-plate BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer last January. One of the reasons for the purchase was the low VED for £20. However, we have just received our renewal and are being asked to pay £110. Has...

Is the gearbox in the 2013 Volkswagen Golf DSG sealed?

I am thinking of buying a 2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI DSG. The dealer tells me it is a six-speed wet clutch DSG with a sealed box. Does this description sound correct to you?

Highlight problems with Audi A4 Avant - is it a design fault?

Three months ago I purchased a 2015 Audi A4 Avant. When driving at night I noticed a patch of darkness. This strange beam pattern is only affected by the offside headlamp unit. I took the car to my local...

Why is my Golf's ESP light permanently on?

I own a 2008 Volkswagen Golf with 68,000 miles on the clock. Recently the ESP warning light has come on. Pressing the ESP button has no affect. Will this cause an MoT failure? Given its notorious nature...

Dropped key in handbrake cover - how can I retrieve it?

I own a 2016 Ford Fiesta and have dropped my keys through the handbrake cover. I can just see part of it when I pull the handbrake up. Being brass and plastic, I can't use a magnet to get it. Is it a dealer...

Warning lights on Renault 19 - what do they mean?

My Renault 19 diesel is losing coolant every few days. The temperature warning light has also come on, along with the low oil. However, I’ve checked the levels and everything appears to be fine, although...