Why doesn't my Dacia Sandero have a pollen filter?

I was under the assumption that all cars were fitted with pollen filters, but I find no such filter on my 2015 Dacia Sandero. It doesn't have air con, but there is a removable cover in the driver's footwell...

What makes tyres go out of shape?

I run a 57 reg Volvo S40 2.4i. At 39000 miles it developed a droning/booming noise related to road speed and I suspected a worn wheel bearing. My local garage diagnosed out-of-shape rear tyres and replacement...

What's causing intermittent power steering failure?

Failure of the electro-mechanical power steering system happens occasionally during low speed manoeuvring when the system is under maximum load. Turn ignition off and back on and the power assistance is...

Chrysler Voyager fault codes - what do they mean?

I have a 2004 Chrysler Voyager diesel auto, which I've owned for three months. It seemed fine, until recently, when it started making a clonk noise and stalling under heavy acceleration. Two fault codes...

Volvo V70 windscreen problems - what could it be?

I have recently purchased a 2011 Volvo V70 D5 privately. It has 65,000 miles on the clock and a full Volvo dealer service history. It was only recently serviced by a main dealer six weeks ago. I have noticed...

Can I mix the tyres on my Mazda MX-5?

I have been advised by my local garage that I can mix the two Yokohama tyres fitted to my Mazda MX-5 with two Bridgestone tyres. Is this correct?

Renault Megane stop/start problems - cause?

I regularly follow your Q&A page and was wondering if you could help me. I have a 2013 Renault Megane 1.5 DCI Coupe with Stop/Start and recently the system has failed to operate and I get the error "Check...

BMW active cruise control does not detect stationary cars - is it a fault?

I bought a new BMW 420D Gran Coupe seven months with active cruise control. The system detects the car in front and maintains a safe distance, would I thought be a useful safety feature. However, since...

How can I prep my car for winter storage?

I'll be taking my 2008 reg 1.6 VVT Renault Megane cabrio off the road for the winter. It'll be stored in a good dry garage and the petrol tank will be full and dosed with inhibitor treatment. Handbrake...

Which tyres are best for Hyundai i10?

My Hyundai i10 is on lease and I'm looking for its first set of tyres. The sidewalls say 86 XL load rated but the websites always say they are 86 standard rating of which there seems less choice, will...