Does my 1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI have an electrical fault?

I have an R-reg 1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI. For a while now it has been cutting out a few times a week whilst stationary or going at speed, whether the car is hot or cold. Then it won't start for a few minutes,...

Why is my rev counter moving when the engine's not running?

My car's rev counter moved up and down once quickly whilst the ignition was on but the engine was not running. It then played up while starting but started after a few minutes. What could this be?

I just fitted a tow bar with its electronics to my Citroen C4 and now have an electrical fault - help!

I have just fitted a tow bar and electrics to a 2005 Citroen C4 Coupe. All trailer lights and buzzer work but when I press brake pedal the rear wash wipe operates. Any ideas what I've done?

What could be causing our MINI Cooper S to lose power?

I bought a used 2005 MINI Cooper S from a German dealer a few years ago. The car had only 5000km, now it has 40,000km. The car has been running great and we really like our little MINI as a second family...

Could a loose connection be causing a power steering fault on our 2004 Vauxhall Meriva?

I'm just back from two weeks away without the car to find our 2004 Meriva Enjoy has developed an EPS (Electronic Power Steering) fault. The car was recently dealer-serviced, as always. Might this just...

Is there a fault with my Ford Fiesta's starter motor?

I am having trouble with my diesel Ford Fiesta 1.7 TD's starter motor. If I stop and start a lot, the motor takes a lot of time turning over and on a couple of occasions has flattened my battery. Does...

Can I get compensation from Renault after my Grand Scenic switched itself off?

I bought a Renault Grand Scenic and, after 30 miles, it switched itself off (lost all electrics and power) on a roundabout at 20mph, and I had to try and steer with no power steering to avoid crashing....

Why doesn't my mileometer illuminate?

I just had an MoT on my Y-reg Astra. I got it back and went for a run and I noticed that my mileage and mile trip were not illuminated. As I'm not very good with cars I thought it could be a fuse gone,...

What's causing my Renault Espace to rev between gear changes?

My Renault Espace Series 3, 2-litre petrol 16v, T-reg has developed two faults. Firstly, on start up from cold the engine cooling fan kicks in. Also, on start-up whether cold or warm, the engine revs away...

I have an electrical fault on my Citroen Xantia - what could it be?

My Citroen Xantia lost all but the battery lights on the dash. I managed to get it going by getting a power cable straight from the battery to the glow plugs rail, waiting about ten seconds and then turning...