The temp gauge on my 1994 Audi 80 works intermittently - what is causing this?

My 1994 Audi 80 2.0E ABK engine has a temperature gauge that works intermittently. I've replaced the sender but this has made no difference. I'm sure the thermostat is okay as the heater output seems fine...

Can we reject a car because the dealer lied about the service history?

My son has just purchased a Volkswagen Scirroco from a 'dealer'. We checked the service record book before purchase and the last service filled in the book did not have a garage stamp, but it was completed...

What maintenance costs can I expect on my 2013 diesel Ford Mondeo?

You say the underlying maintenance cost is the reason for the collapsing of diesel car prices. I'm concerned because I own a 63 reg Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0d, with 40,000 miles that I plan to keep for another...

When should the timing belt in my van be changed?

I have a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter. When should the timing belt be changed?

My newly-bought used van is blowing out blue smoke - is the dealer liable?

I recently purchased a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter from a dealer with 161,000 miles on clock. I had it a couple of weeks but I'm now having issues with blue smoke - mainly going up or down hills or sudden...

My nearly new car has persistent air con problems - should I reject it?

I have owned a BMW M140i from new, the car is nine months old and has suffered persistent problems with the air conditioning. The local dealership has failed to fix them, so I took the car to the supplying...

Asked main dealer to change cam belt but he didn't - is he hoping the car fails so I have to replace it?

I want my 207,000 mile 2007 Vectra 1.9 diesel to keep going for a while. I asked the main dealer to change the cam belt and give a full service, put a new fan belt on (it's on the original), grease the...

Why does my Peugeot 306 keep cutting out?

The engine of my Peugeot 306 my will suddenly cut out for about five seconds when I drive it 20 kilometres. So far, I've changed the petrol high pressure pump and the ignition coil but the problem is still...

Where is the evaporative purge control on my Zafira?

Could point me in the right direction to locate the evaporative purge control valve on my 2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 please?

What is the intermittent ticking I can hear after using my car?

I can hear an intermittent ticking after using my 2000 Daewoo Lanos. It carries on after locking the car and has gone on for at least 12 hours.