Is there anything to look out for on a BMW 123D?

I may have the opportunity to buy a BMW 123D via someone who has been leasing it for three years - so I 'know where it's been', sort of thing. It's a 2009 and has done about 50,000 miles, maybe a bit more...

Where can we have an ABS fault on our Vectra repaired cheaply?

We have a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 hatchback, which we bought seven months ago. It now has a Kelsey Hayes ABS pump fault, which we thought we could cure with a secondhand part. It would appear after several...

Why are the brake discs wearing so fast on our Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

My wife's 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class brakes have started to 'judder' and, after its latest major service by the main dealers, the discs were found to be 'warped and corroded' but with still plenty of pad...

Which fuel additives can I use in my Audi TDi?

When I looked up the Platinum Plus additive on Google it threw up several other additives also. All claimed to decrease fuel consumption, give smoother running and aid the DPF. Those mentioned were; Millers...

Where can I get my Eolys fluid replenished in my Peugeot 307 and Ford Fiesta?

Some time ago you responded to a letter from a company that used some kind of additive in their diesel fleet vans. I think it was about £65 to buy but you only put in a small amount each time and it saved...

How should I drive my diesel Honda to protect the DPF, EGR valves and other diesel-related components?

I am taking possession of a new Honda CR-V 2.2 iDTEC EX auto at the end of the month. With previous diesel vehicles I have driven them from new following your guidelines with no problems. Unfortunately...

I use Vaseline to protect alloy valve caps.

The reaction between brass valves and alloy caps is caused by electrolysis and can be reduced significantly by smearing the brass stem or cap with Vaseline. I had a major problem with brass fire hydrants,...

Would you recommend a Citroen C6 to replace my C5?

For reasons lost in the mists of time I have always been a Citroen freak and I actually own a nice 2CV. Our main cars have been BXs, Xantias, C5s and so on. I'm currently thinking of updating my current...

Should I have the timing belt changed on my Fiat 500?

My brilliant but under-used Fiat 500 (7200 miles) is coming up to five years old and is due an MOT and service. Last year the dealer did a "32-point service" for about £260. This included re-gassing the...

Can you ask your readers to check their headlights in winter?

This may seem almost like stating the obvious, but please can you remind all readers to check their headlights from time to time? At this time of year, both my husband and I see an alarming number of people...