What is causing my Ford to 'whine'?

On taking ownership of this car almost a year ago I noticed a soft whine that varied with engine speed. Not being used to twin clutch boxes I took it to the local Ford dealer for confirmation that disaster...

Knocking noise from steering in a Civic

I noticed a very defined knock from the front driver side, when started steering after not using the car for hours. When driving, it usually doesn't happen again, and even if it does, it isn't that loud. Honda...

Steering problem with a new car

I have a new Nissan Micra Acenta. I have only been driving it for three days. Yesterday I noticed that when I was driving on a very narrow windy country road. I braked when turning and the car veered...

Clunky SEAT Altea steering

I have owned a SEAT Altea XL from new. It was serviced and, when necessary, MOT tested by the supplying dealer (Perrys, Aylesbury) each April for four years. In April this year it was serviced and MOT...

Can't keep my Avensis straight on the motorway

2009 Avensis Tourer will not keep straight line on motorway. Centring very variable. Have Hunter checked 4 wheel alignment as you recommended (very good service). All OK. But problem persists. I see...

Fiesta not tracking straight

My new Fiesta doesn't handle well on highways above about 80kph, it tends to go off line and I have to make constant steering corrections, as if its been blown around by the wind. The garage told me...

Why is my Lexus GS twitchy under steering?

Having read several road tests on-line, it seems my Lexus GS is prone to twitchy steering at low speeds. This is due to the variable-ratio, speed-sensitive, electronic power steering, which gives a high...

How accurate do factories set tracking at the point of manufacture?

Over the last 25 years or so, we have had a long series of Volkswagen Auto Group cars (three Passats, three Mk IV Golfs, a Leon, four Octavias and a Fabia). All have been bought direct from the original...

Problems with my Audi on full-lock!

I have to apply full lock (or almost) to get out of my drive as cars park either side. I have noticed that the car jolts and makes a noise. The jolt is a little like a skid. I have had the car 2 weeks,...

I'm very please with my new Honda Civic 1.8 Si.

I have only had my brand new Honda Civic 1.8 Si 5 speed torque converter Auto for 10 days but I agree that the handling and grip are fantastic, even on wet roads. I think the Bridgestone tyres help, as...