Is the 140PD engine in the 2007 Skoda Octavia prone to turbo and oil pump failure?

I am looking at buying a 2007 (07) Skoda Octavia with the 140PD engine in it. However I have found a few bad reports on the engine, some in relation to turbo failure at an early age and others about a...

Why is my 2003 Mazda 6 stalling and producing smoke?

I have recently purchased an '03 reg Mazda 6 2.0 (136bhp) TS TD. The car has done 75,000 miles. In my rear view mirror I can see smoke in the headlights of the car behind when going over 2000 revs. Now...

Why does my Renault Laguna 1.9dCi stutter in top gear and smoke under acceleration?

I have a Renault Laguna 1.9dCi on a 51 plate and it runs fine, but when in top gear it feels like it's holding back. Also, when accelerating it produces a little black smoke. Please help - I have cleaned...

Why won't Volkswagen contribute to the cost of a turbocharger repair on my Touran?

I was recently driving my 2003 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 (26,500 miles) when the turbo stopped and the car went into limp mode. I called out the AA who diagnosed a turbo overboost fault, so I had the car taken...

Can a sticky variable nozzle turbo cause high fuel consumption?

Can a sticky variable nozzle turbo cause high fuel consumption?

Is my Nissan X-Trail's broken timing chain related to earlier turbocharger problems?

I bought an '05 Nissan X-Trail new. At 2000 miles the turbo blew. At 30,000 the replacement blew which Nissan replaced out of warranty as a goodwill gesture because of an acknowledged turbo failure problem....

What's causing a lack of power under acceleration on my BMW 530d automatic?

I have a 2003 BMW 530d Auto (E60) that has done 124,000 miles. I recently experienced a sort of power lag, by this I mean when doing speeds of 75 - 85 mph and you press the accelerator (not kick-down but...

I need to replace my Peugeot 306 with another car for short trips and occasional longer journeys - petrol or diesel?

I have owned diesel Peugeots (309/306) for around 25 years and found them brilliant, doing 18-20,000 miles a year. Having now retired, my mileage is down to about 6000 a year, most of which are 20-30 mile...

I've bought a BMW 335i privately which has a faulty turbo - can I claim from my new BMW warranty?

I've just bought a 2007 BMW 335i from a private seller - sold as seen. I took out a full BMW warranty on the car on the same date. I recently noticed a rattling noise coming from under the car. Thinking...

Does my 2001 Peugeot 306 have a catalytic converter?

I was just wondering if my 2001 Peugeot 306 1.6-litre has a catalytic converter? It seems a shallow question but I'm only asking as I am looking to retune my engine and fit a turbo. However as you'll probably...