Is an engine flush really worth £30?

I have a two year old Hyundai i20. When I take my car in for servicing, they are quite insistent that it is necessary to flush the engine with flushing oil (cost £30) before refilling. However, if I use...

Why can't my local dealer fix my Passat CC's faulty screen wash pump?

My partner has a 2015 Passat CC which she bought almost 12 months ago with 2000 delivery miles. She has been very happy with the car until a few months ago the screen wash stopped working. She took it...

What's causing my Peugeot 206 to misfire?

My 2003 Peugeot 206 1.4 diesel has developed a misfire. I took it to my local garage, but they have not been able to find any fault as the diagnostics machine was unable to establish a connection. Do you...

Buying a used Suzuki Grand Vitara - which model would you recommend?

I'm looking to buy a mid-size 4x4 which I will mostly drive in town. I like the look of the Suzuki Grand Vitara and have a budget of £5k-£10k. I would like to change the wheels, add spoilers and other...

How can I reset the dash clock on my Ford Ka?

I own a 2010 Ford Ka and am having problems with the clock. It keeps flashing and will not reset or stop. Any idea how I can fix this?

What's wrong with my Chrysler Voyager?

I own a Chrysler Voyager (2000 model). When travelling over 3000rpm, it leaks oil over the top of the dip stick. It has also developed a misfire. Any idea what could be causing this?

Why is it so difficult for car companies to build good cars?

Tesla seem to build good cars, yet they are a smallish company, without any glorious tradition. I have spent much of my 67 years by reading about the magic of Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and BMW. How much of...

Why does the suspension on my BMW 7 Series creak so much?

My 2011 BMW730d suspension creaks and groans a lot, but the main dealer cannot find any cause. Any idea what could be causing it?

What's the cause of my BMW 5 Series notchy gearchange?

The gear change on my BMW 5 Series auto is a bit jerky and tends to 'grumble' a bit a low speeds. It's a 2007 model and has done 118,000 miles - the transmission oil has never been changed. Is it worth...

Cylinder head removal tool needed - which one should I get?

I wish to buy a cylinder head removal tool that will remove the head from a 1996 6.0-litre V12 engine. Will one that can be used on the 5.3-litre engine also be used on a 6.0-litre V12?