Can my warranty company replace my Saab 9-5's turbo with a reconditioned unit?

My 2004 Saab 9-5 3.0 TDI's pressure sensor warning light has come on. The warranty company has proposed sending the turbo away to be reconditioned at cost of £500, as opposed buying a new turbo from Saab...

Is my Suzuki Grand Vitara supposed to hesitate under acceleration, and can I fit a remapping device?

My one-year-old Suzuki Grand Vitara has just reached 13,000 miles. Full torque on this engine is at 1950rpm, but the RPM pick up is slow. Then it seems like a switch is thrown and the engine develops a...

Thanks to Nissan for excellent customer service when dealing with my X-Trail's turbo failure.

I bought a new Nissan X-Trail in November 2004 and subsequently read, with some trepidation, comments about turbo reliability. Recently, at 54,000 miles, mine failed and was repaired at a cost of £1600....

Why does my Lexus IS 220d hesitate when accelerating?

I drive a 2007 Lexus IS 220d which has covered 17,655 miles. It seems hesitant when I first drive off in first gear, and then the power comes in which makes for a jerky drive. This happens in the other...

Are the Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI or SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.9 TDI prone to turbo failure?

How prone to turbo failure are the Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI and SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.9 TDI? Are there any other known problems with these two cars and what should I watch out for when buying either of these...

Why is my Ford Transit Connect losing power?

We have a 2006 Ford Transit Connect which passed its MOT two days ago, but now it has no power. It feels as if there is no boost from the turbo. I've checked all intercooler hoses and found them to be...

Why might my Peugeot 306 TD be producing smoke?

I've bought a 1997 Peugeot 306 TD 1.9. After a couple of weeks I noticed that when my turbo started to kick in I would get a lot of smoke coming from the exhaust for four or five seconds, then it would...

Might Renault contribute to repairing my Megane CC's turbocharger?

I recently had a turbo failure (as assessed by Renault mechanics) which has caused the potential for a replacement engine on my Megane CC. I have made some investigations on the web and have found that...

My Audi A4 has been recalled for a potential plenum chamber fault, but it's already broken down. What are my rights?

I received a recall letter last Wednesday for a potential problem with my Audi A4's plenum chamber. Ironically my car broke down on Saturday and, according to the AA, it was caused by water corrosion in...

Why's my Ford Mondeo losing power and smoking?

My Ford Mondeo is a 2003 TDCi 130bhp Ghia. Since last week, as I apply acceleration to my car gently from 0 up till 85mph, it feels like it is losing power but it never cuts out fully. But, if I accelerate...