Tucked away

I have a Prius series three and we will be away for about four weeks. I am concerned about the battery holding up for that period of time as I do know there is a continuous drain. What would your recommendations...

Should an Audi A3 need a new gearbox after 48,500 miles / 3.5 years?

I have an 08 plate Audi A3, owned from new, which has done 48,500 miles. The differential has broken, requiring a new gearbox. Audi UK have washed their hands of it and the dealer are reluctant to pay...

Do I need a new car?

My Ford Mondeo diesel 05 ghia x has now got 198,000 on the clock, in the last year in spent £2000 on the steering starter motor and a few smaller bits and pieces. Now the clutch is failing and the ford...

Correct way to dispose of anti freeze

I have a Nissan Micra 2003 and it must be time to change the anti freeze but where should I dispose of the old stuff?

Purturboed

What is your opinion on buying second-hand petrol turbocharged cars? My current car is a Skoda Octavia vRS (2001, 106,000 miles) and when stopping at a service station etc.,on a motorway journey I always...

Why do the cam belt and tensioners in our 2003 Volkswagen Polo need replacing for a second time at 19,800 miles?

My wife drives a 2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Twist. In October 2007 at 11,900 miles cam belt and tensioners were replaced by a Volkswagen dealer. We have now been advised by the same dealer that this apparently...

Coolant top up

I've got a 2004 Megane 2 dCi80 and I've noticed the coolant level is below minimum - it's service is due towards the end of the year but I know I should top the coolant up. What do you reckon I should...

Aircon Sinner

I was interested to read the letter from your correspondent regarding the illness he picked up from his car's air-con. However, of far greater concern to me is the health hazards that lie within the windscreen...

Is it worth restoring my friend's Lotus Esprit Turbo?

A friend of mine is thinking of selling his 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo. It has done about 15,000 miles and has been kept in a garage for the last six years on a SORN. He bought it nearly new and has had it...

Should I expect potential cylinder head gasket problems on my Rover 75?

I was interested in your advice to the owner of a 2003 turbocharged Rover 75 1.8T. I have a Rover 25 1.6 GXi, bought 'as new' July 2007. To date it does not loose coolant, which I check regularly. Do you...