Why is my Volkswagen Touran using so much oil?

I have a 2013 Volkswagen Touran 1.6 diesel with 13,000 miles on the clock. Recently the car has been giving me some problems. A while ago it was emitting a strong oil smell, which turned out to be a split...

Why does my Mazda BT-50 cut out in the mornings?

My Mazda BT-50 pick-up 3.0-litre diesel cuts out in the mornings, but restarts immediately after. The problem started about two months ago. I personally think it is damp or humidity getting in to the computer...

Should I keep my diesel Ford C-Max or replace it?

I am 83 and have a Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel automatic, registered in 2006. I am very concerned about the many reports of gearbox trouble and I am beginning to listen for problems when I am driving now. However,...

Why won't my RAC warranty cover my Audi A6's engine failure?

My 2008 Audi A6 2.0 TDI had an engine oil pressure pump failure in November 2012. Audi refused to assist on the basis that it had not been purchased or maintained by an Audi dealer. An engine rebuild at...

Is the BMW N47 engine prone to timing chain failure?

I am looking at buying a high mileage 2010 BMW 320d touring E91 with N47 engine. Is this a good car to buy? I’m a bit concerned as the internet seems to be full of complains about broken timing chains...

Complete engine failure with four year old Golf

I purchased a Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI Match back in February from Car Giant in London. I was the second owner, with the car previously being a fleet car. The car has 82,000 miles on the clock and was first...

What caused crankshaft failure in my BMW 320d?

I have a 2002 BMW 320d SE Tourer, E46 I think, now with 147,000 miles. I bought it in Nov 2007. After a £1500 bill to get it though its MoT my wife was driving the car and just 50 miles later she heard...

Diesel smell in Mitsubishi Outlander

There is a diesel smell entering the cabin of my Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0. My local garage has been unable to find the source of the leak, but suspects that it may be coming from the pump. The garage...

Engine malfunction with Jaguar X-Type 2.2 diesel

I own a 2005 Jaguar X-Type 2.2 diesel. After running at motorway speeds for 1.5 hours the glow plug warning light appears, followed by the engine malfunction light. The vehicle then goes into limp home...

VW Passat just had Turbo reconditioned

I have just had the turbo reconditioned on my 2008 Volkswagen Passat TDI to solve a fault code and associated limp mode. In the two weeks since the work was carried out the car has developed an intermittent...