Thanks to the AA, Caffyns of Folkestone and Network Q for promptly repairing my Volkswagen Polo.

Last Monday my 2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI with only 35,000 miles on the clock blew up on the motorway. I phoned the AA and was towed off promptly and taken to a local garage, Caffyns of Folkestone. A...

Will BMW contribute to repairing a torque converter failure on my 3 Series?

I have a four-year-old BMW 3 Series automatic on which the torque converter of the gearbox has failed and therefore I'm told that a new gearbox is required. For this to happen after four years seems a...

Thanks to Mercedes-Benz Central Manchester for repairing a control unit on my E320.

My independent Mercedes-Benz servicing garage tells me that the Sensotronic Brake Control unit on my 2004 E320CDI (90,000 miles) needs replacement at a cost of £900 or more. I've read on various MB forums...

Who can fix an air conditioning fault on our 2003 Honda Civic?

The air-conditioning of my wife's 2003 Honda Civic 1.6 VTEC auto packed up recently and I have been quoted a figure of £391 to fix it by our Honda dealer. Apparently there is a coolant leak and the condenser...

Why does this journalist say that the latest Ford Focus is suited to blue collar families?

I think it rather condescending of Andrew English (first drive reviews) to say that the latest Ford Focus 'brings an unmatched standard of equipment to blue collar families'. I saw a guy wearing a white...

How can I prove that I haven't 'kerbed' the wheels of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class that I have to return next month?

I bought a Mercedes-Benz E350CDI Coupe in July 2009 and have to hand it back next month (PCH). The AMG alloy wheels have deteriorated to such an extent that the lacquer has broken away and in most parts...

Is there anything I can do about a snapped weld on my Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport?

I am in the USA where I run a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport. A suspension mounting frame weld rusted so badly that it snapped in half. I am told there is nothing MB USA can do about it, but...

My BMW's injectors needed replacing - is this common?

I have a BMW 118i SE three-door auto which I purchased new on 1 March 2007. The mileage is 41,438, mostly on long runs and the car is seldom used on short trips. It's always fully serviced and MoT’d by...

Do you have Golden Spanner Awards? I'd like to nominate Trevor King of Epsom for repairing the ECU in my A-Class Mercedes-Benz.

My 10-year-old, 30,000 miles, serviced by Mercedes-Benz A-Class suffered the dreaded ECU fault warning light. The Mercedes-Benz garage informed me a repair would cost £1700 if it was the gearbox or £6000...

How can I repair my Mini Cooper cabriolet's hood?

My question is pretty basic and concerns my dear wife's 2004 BMW Mini Cooper cabriolet's hood. The car is low mileage, but the hood has been up and down very regularly and is showing quite significant...