Did Ford ever solve the Ka's hill start issues?

Did Ford ever come up with a fix that you are aware of for the hill start issues on the Ford Ka with the Fiat engine?

Can I fit Sachs dampers to my BMW 320d Touring?

While swapping over to winter tyres on my 2011 BMW 320d Touring I noticed that the rubber bellows on one of the rear shock absorbers was damp and disintegrating. The main dealer wants over £600 for the...

Ford Fiesta won't go into reverse - is the gearbox on the way out?

Five months ago I bought a 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.25 petrol. I'm only 18 years old and the car was sold with 33,000 miles on the clock and a six month dealer warranty. I have noticed reverse is difficult to...

Why is my automatic transmission sluggish in the winter months?

I drive a 1998 W208 series Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK that's had oil changes every 9000 miles and has been utterly reliable since new. The 3200cc M112 series engine is as smooth now as when I first got it;...

Why doesn't my car's heater work?

My car's heater only works when I put it the fan on full. However, while the interior heats up, the engine temperature warning light comes on and I notice a burning smell. Any idea what the problem could...

Where can I get replacement keys for my Peugeot 407 SW?

Can you please recommend companies who can provide replacement remote keys for my Peugeot 407 SW?

Should I restore my Jaguar XJ6 or sell it for parts?

I was restoring a 1974 4.2 Jaguar XJ6 - then its engine was stolen. Is it worth carrying on, or should I sell it for parts?

Why are indicators on the non-intuitive side?

I've just picked up a Hyundai Accent hire car and am gobsmacked to discover that the indicators are on the right-hand stalk. I thought that they had standardised this decades ago. The way things are going...

What's the best method for removing Mondeo heater plugs?

I have a big problem with my Ford Mondeo diesel. The car is now at my local mechanic's workshop for heater plug replacement. Two of the plugs will not come out and my mechanic is concerned they will snap....

What's causing my brakes to make a hissing noise?

My 2007 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro has started making a hissing noise when the brake pedal is depressed. It recently had a service, with new discs and pads all round. The brakes seem to be as efficient as...