Advice on long-term storage of automatic car.

Owing to an unexpected medical issue, I have been told not to drive for a few months. My automatic Vauxhall Corsa (2005 model) is on my drive and won't be needed until February. I have over inflated the...

Do turbocharged engines operate properly in first gear?

Turbochargers on engines used not to operate in first gear or below 2000rpm. (diesel) or 3000rpm. (petrol). Is this still the case as I may in the future purchase a small capacity turbo engine ? ...

Why does my Vauxhall Astra Estate ratting during start up?

My Vauxhall Astra Estate (1.6 petrol with 200k on the clock) has developed a heavy rattle/knocking noise. It last for a second or two at the start up. Sounds like it's in the head/VVT area. Always flushed...

Lots of problems/faults with a new Toyota Yaris, dealership unhelpful, unbiased advice needed please

Hello Honest John, we bought a new (16) Toyota Yaris Design, to replace a 13yr old (03) Yaris T Spirit, through Drive the Deal, the process went perfectly, car seemed perfect initially. First we noticed...

Plug-in hybrids - does the heating system run off the electric motor?

I am curious about buying a plug-in hybrid car as 90 per cent of my journeys are over six miles in city traffic. However, do they work well in regards to the heating and air conditioning? Both these systems...

Why is my Vauxhall Vectra using so much water?

I've noticed steam coming from the exhaust of my 2008 Vauxhall Vectra diesel. it is also losing water. Is the head gasket gone or is it something else.If its the head gasket what would a garage charge...

Faulty heater on Ford Ka

My girlfriend has a 2009 Ford Ka and is having a problem with the heater; it only seems to work on setting four. I've been told it's something to do with the resistor but I'm having trouble locating this....

Need the radio code for the Ford Fiesta

Do you have the radio code for the 2005 Ford Fiesta? It's locked out after the battery removal.

Audi S8 judder

I've recently bought a 1997 Audi S8. The car has 109k on it and an excellent service history. In fact, it's never gone more than 6k miles between oil services. There is also evidence of two gearbox services...

Audi TT won't unlock with key fob

I've just bought a 2002 Audi TT convertible. I went to get in it today and discovered that it wouldn't unlock with the key fob. The roof and windows have also stopped working. Are all of these things linked?...