My BMW 320d has worn suspension bushes - is the dealer liable for repair?

Earlier this year I purchased a 2003 BMW 320d. Today I was driving to work and it started shaking the steering wheel as if the front discs were warped, so I pulled over and checked every wheel for loose...

Should my BMW X3's rear coil spring have broken at 53,000 miles?

At a recent brake pad change the BMW dealer did a safety check and reported a broken rear spring, and recommended a new pair at a cost of £233.80. My E83 X3 had covered 53,300 miles. Can this failure be...

Coil spring collapsed on my daughter's Ford Fiesta - is this common?

My daughter was driving her 70,000 mile 1999 Ford Fiesta 1.4L petrol at very slow speed whilst parking, when the front offside suspension coil spring suddenly snapped without warning. The breakdown recovery...

My BMW 5-Series suffers from a harsh ride - what do you suggest?

I have a BMW F11 5-Series Touring on standard 17-inch wheels with 225/55 R17 runflat tyres. The ride is awful and I have always assumed that the stiffness in the walls causes much of the harsh ride.

Are speed bumps causing premature wheel bearing failure on my Hyundai i30?

At three years old and with 30,000 miles on the clock, I had the front nearside wheel bearing replaced under warranty on my Hyundai i30. During the last year I have also had a replacement drop-link, again...

Why won't my used car warranty cover suspension failure on my Citroen C4 Grand Picasso?

In May of this year I purchased a 2007 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso from a Lexus dealer in the north-west for £8800, financed by Lexus. Included in the price was a comprehensive 12-month warranty. About a...

Should my 80-year-old wife replace her 2002 Nissan Micra or just run it into the ground?

My 80-year-old wife has a 2002 Nissan Micra, current mileage 10,172 after eight years. Use is almost entirely local (surgery, shopping, visiting friends, etc.). It fully satisfies her requirements for...

Why is my Citroen C5's rear suspension losing height when parked?

I have a small (I hope) problem in that my Citroen C5 2.2hdi SX estate's (2003/52 plate) rear suspension loses height when left parked for a few hours. Once I activate the door unlock it quickly returns...

My Mazda Eunos's suspension collapsed after an MoT - is the MoT tester liable?

I recently bought a 14-year-old Mazda Eunos. The car came with a brand new mot and 6 months tax. The MoT was carried out on 20 May 2010 and will run out on 25 June 2011. I have covered roughly 700 miles...

Must I pay for repairs to my Mazda 5 made under warranty?

I have had a torrid time with Mazda. My wife's Mazda 5 Sport diesel, bought new in May '08, was serviced last year and taken again this year to Mazda Coventry (Coventry Motor Company) on 7th May for its...