My Ford Mondeo struggles to start and then produces white smoke. What's wrong?

I've got a Ford Mondeo Mk3 2.0 TDI. It lost all power and then produced white smoke, then it stalled and would not start again. When it cooled down it started, but was very lumpy and with smoke, then stalled...

My Vauxhall Corsa cuts out when hot and then starts when cooled down - why?

I have a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 auto Design. It cuts out when hot then, when it cools down, it starts up again. If I hold the revs at 2000rpm it will still cut out, but will start on Easystart for the duration...

Is there any way I can identify why my Suzuki Baleno keeps stalling?

I have a Suzuki Baleno 1.6 which keeps stalling when coming to a halt or pulling away, and then the engine light comes on. I am going to service it but I think it might need more than a service. I hear...

What caused the power steering and brakes to fail on our Ford Focus?

My wife was driving our 2004 Ford Focus 1.8 petrol model yesterday when the steering became heavy and the brakes hardly worked. The onboard computer displayed the messages "engine system failure" and "braking...

My 1990 Ford Fiesta stalls when coasting. I've cleaned the carb, but what else can I do?

I have a Ford Fiesta 1.3 OHV G reg 1989/1990. It starts on the button and runs ok, but will not idle. If you come to a junction and remove your foot from the accelerator, the engine stalls. I have cleaned...

Why is my Volkswagen Golf diesel so easy to stall?

After many years driving petrol-injected engines (Volkswagen, Vauxhall and BMW) I changed to a Volkswagen Golf 2-litre diesel turbo (140bhp) last year. It is a lovely car but I find that it is very easy...

Why is my LPG Vauxhall Astra stalls at roundabouts?

My LPG factory-built Vauxhall Astra Elegance is stalling on roundabouts. I contacted Vauxhall but they're about as much use as a chocolate teapot. I need to buy a filter kit - any suggestions?

Intermittence

My friend's 1990H Toyota MR 2 with 50,000 miles starts OK hot or cold. It runs perfectly. Now and then it stalls at junctions at working temperature. The throttle then has to be held to the floor, the...

Why is my autogas-converted Chrysler Sebring stalling, and why won't Chrysler repair it under warranty?

I have a Chrysler Sebring which was professionally converted to run on autogas. It ran fine for 25,000 miles but then started to stall, particularly when cold. It stalls now for no reason, and when you...

Ticking off

I bought an i30ES in June and have now done 3,000miles. Very pleased with the roadholding and the dealer was a pleasure to do business with. The tyres are noisy, but I will keep them until they need replacing...