My Peugeot 307 HDI has a lot of problems. What can I do?

I bought my Peugeot 307 HDI 2-litre diesel just over a year ago and have had nothing but problems with it since I got it. The dealer turned out to be unreliable but as my car is financed he gets away with...

Are bearings causing a whining noise from the front of my car?

Whilst driving my car I get a horrible whining noise coming from the front near-side area of my car. My initial thought was the bearings but I can't find anything to indicate that it is. Any suggestions?

Why is my 2002 Vauxhall Vectra squealing when I start the engine?

I have a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra C, 2.2DTi with 111,000 miles on the clock. When I start the car there is a squealing noise, which rises and falls with the revs for the first 10 to 15 seconds of running,...

Is a clicking noise from our 2001 Citroen C5 related to the alternator?

We are getting a clicking noise from our 2001 Citroen C5 HDI's engine, which sounds similar to a steam engine flywheel rotating. I thought it might be the catalytic convertor, but I understand from the...

Why's my girlfriend's Nissan Micra accelerator pedal squeaking?

I've noticed for a while that my girlfriend's 2001 Nissan Micra emits a high pitched noise/squeak when you gently press the accelerator. She has just informed me that it's getting worse - the car recently...

What's causing my Renault Laguna to screech when I accelerate?

I just bought a Renault Laguna Dynamiqe 1.8 and have noticed a screeching sound coming from the engine when I accelerate - can you let me know what it might be?

Why won't my Fiat Uno start after a wiper motor repair?

My Fiat Uno was kept in the garage for a minor wiper motor repair. I happened to collect it on the third evening. With the headlights on, the battery discharged within 15 minutes of driving and the lights...