Why is my 1994 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet clicking in reverse?

My 1994 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet clicks in reverse gear. I want to take it to a garage but all the other gears are ok and I do not want to be pressured into a new gearbox. Can anybody give me an indication...

Why does my Hyundai i20's engine knock when driving uphill?

Just noticed when pulling away and changing up the gears in my 2009 Hyundai i20 that, as I try to accelerate in second gear, there is a knock from the engine when driving up a gradient. Is this normal...

Why are my Ford Fiesta's brakes whirring?

I bought a 58-plate Ford Fiesta Zetec S (new shape) in May 2010. It has been great, however I've noticed that when I'm braking there is an odd whirring-type sound when speed gets below 15mph or so. It...

Would an engine flush reduce knocking in my Saab 9000's engine?

I have an N-reg Saab 9000 CSE turbo automatic. When the engine is running it knocks on the right hand side and gets louder while driving. I have asked a few people about it and have had different replies,...

My Peugeot TUD5 diesel-engined car rattles when cold. Is it supposed to?

My car has the Peugeot TUD5 diesel engine. Whenever I start my car, when the engine is cold it makes a rattling sound and it fades as the engine starts gaining temperature. After a hot start it doesn't...

What's causing my Toyota Avensis to 'whoop' when the clutch is used?

My 2008 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D 4D TR was purchased in February and, due to a 'whoop' noise every time the clutch was used on start off, the Toyota dealership diagnosed a problem with the turbo and replaced...

Which oil should I use in my Volkswagen Polo to reduce start-up noise?

I have a W-reg Volkswagen Polo 1.4-litre automatic with 60,000 miles. Since I've owed it, I've been using 10w 40 semi synthetic oil (as recommended). It's now time to change the oil again and I've been...

Why's my girlfriend's Nissan Micra accelerator pedal squeaking?

I've noticed for a while that my girlfriend's 2001 Nissan Micra emits a high pitched noise/squeak when you gently press the accelerator. She has just informed me that it's getting worse - the car recently...

Should the dealer repair my Volkswagen Passat's squeaky gear change?

I've got a very annoying squeak coming from the gearbox when I change gear on my 55-plate Volkswagen Passat Estate. I have taken it back to garage where I bought it from and they have rectified other minor...

What's clattering in my Ford Mondeo's engine?

I have 2002 Mondeo 1.8 petrol with 72,000 miles. Recently, an intermittent clattering has developed from the engine. In addition, whether related or unrelated, the starter motor has been a little temperamental....