The emissions fix caused an EGR fault with my Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI - should I push for a FoC repair?

I've just had the EA189 emission fix on my 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI, 52,000 mileage. Got the dreaded glow coil warning light within 2/3 days of service and the car went into limp mode. I took it back...

How do I proceed against a garage that overfilled my car with oil during a filter change?

I recently had an oil filter change on my 2007 Mercedes-Benz 300SL. The EGR light has come on. I've checked the oil level, which is very high (about 1cm over maximum), and suspect that the catalytic conveter...

Why is my Ford Fiesta struggling to accelerate?

My car is moving off very slowly and also over revs. In first gear, I put my foot down and the revs are very high but the car only moves slowly. Once I have been driving for a while it becomes better but...

Can I reject a car advertised with full service history because the seller will not provide me with the service book?

I purchased a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa SRI (54,000 miles) on 25 February 2017. It was advertised with a full service history but when I went to go and pick the vehicle up the first thing the dealer did was...

What is causing the intermittent shaking of the steering in my Saab 9-5 Estate?

I keep experiencing intermittent shaking of the steering in my Saab 9-5 Estate. The wheel shakes and shifts, but not consistently. It feels like a flat front tyre and the brakes also shake. It comes and...

Will an OAT antifreeze cause problems with my 1978 MGB?

My 1978 MG MGB had an engine rebuild six months ago. An OAT antifreeze was put into it. I have read that this may cause a problem to older engines (water pump seals, gaskets, some solders and metal bearings)....

Can worn tyres put enough pressure on the transfer box to crack the casing?

The transfer box on my 2013 Vauxhall Antara requires replaced as the bearing exploded and cracked open the casing. The garage have informed me that although all my tyres are well above the legal limit,...

How do I fix the intermittent display fault in my 2004 Ford Focus?

My Ford Focus 1.6 has done 88,000 miles. It kept showing an intermittent display fault with the odometer, speedometer, fuel gauge and temperature gauge all not working. Now none of these have worked at...

Should I keep or sell my high mileage 2007 Renault Kangoo Van?

I've got a petrol 2007 Renault Kangoo Van that's done 150,000 miles. A little battered, but in good working order. My dilemma is: selling it for what it is worth, or just wait until it eventually gives...

Motability is now charging to unclog DPFs - should I get a petrol SUV/MPV to avoid this issue?

I'm a Motability hirer. For three years, I have driven a diesel Nissan Qashqai 1.5 and had no DPF problems whilst doing mainly short runs and covering 20,000 miles. My real mpg is approximately 45 - 60...