The turbo has failed on my car - and despite being replaced it won't go above 60mph?

A couple of weeks ago my Mazda 3 1.6 diesel died on the motorway. It was towed to a local independent garage, where £800 later the turbo was replaced, the DPF was filled with fluid and regenerated and...

Should I idle my turbo petrol engine before switching it off?

I have just bought a new Audi Q3 1.4 TSFI. I have not owned a turbo car before and understand that you should let the car idle for a while before switching off following certain driving conditions. Please...

Are there any special precautions I should take to preserve a petrol turbo engine?

I have a Kia Sportage with a turbo petrol engine. Are there any special precautions on stopping and starting the engine that I should take? And any maintenance processes that should be carried out to preserve...

My car needed a new turbo which the manufacturer is paying for - should I have to pay the labour?

Last week a couple of yellow warning lights appeared on the dash of my 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.4 petrol. At the main dealer they diagnosed a turbo fault which requires a new turbo to be fitted at a cost of...

Our car has a 1.0-litre turbocharged engine - should we leave the engine running after driving?

We have an Audi A1 with a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine. Do we have to leave the engine running after a 30-mile drive to settle the oil?

Is replacing a turbo an expensive job?

I have a 10 year old Kia Cee’d and my garage has just identified that the turbo is producing a whistling noise on acceleration. They also gave me the impression that to replace the turbo would be an expensive...

Is it normal for the expansion tank to bubble in a Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost?

After we test drove A Ford Fiesta 1.0, we looked under the bonnet and the expansion tank was bubbling. We were told this is the car cooling down as it has an ecoboost in it, we would like to know if this...

Is turbo cool down necessary for modern cars?

I've just acquired my first turbo car, a Renault Megane GT Sport and am somewhat unclear about the need for turbo cool down. My manual doesn't mention it and the dealer says its not necessary on modern...

Is it true that cars with a turbo require a more expensive oil at servicing?

I've booked my Vauxhall Mokka SE 1.4 turbo in for a service. They tell me I need to pay £20 extra for special oil as my car is a turbo. Is this correct?

Should I get diesel, petrol or hybrid for my next car?

I currently own a 2015 Renault Kadjar 1.5 diesel. We bought the car due to its ability to carry large loads, comfort on long journeys and fuel economy. It's been brilliant. I'm now considering changing...