The clutch is slipping on my Mitsubishi ASX

We have a 2010 Mitsubishi ASX Diesel (1.8 MiVec engine, rather than the newer non-VVT engine) and at 34,000 miles the clutch started slipping intermittently, especially when the turbo kicks in. It's covered...

How long will a dual mass fly wheel last?

I have a friend interested in buying my 1998 Ford Focus, which had its DMF replaced four years ago. Will the Ford replacement part be any better than the original or should I warm my friend it might go...

Vauxhall Vectra making clunking noise on gearshift

My Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9 diesel has started making an intermittent clunking/crunch through the lower gears. It does not do it when you let engine speed slow down, or when changing down, but only on the...

Ford Mondeo juddering in 4th and 5th gear

My 2005 Ford Mondeo is starting to judder under acceleration in 4th and 5th gear. It is also making a screeching noise; any idea what’s going wrong?

Honda Civic juddering at low revs

Our 2006 Honda Civic 1.8i has started to judder when pulling away at normal revs. It happens at 1500rpm (six miles per hour) but is not noticeable at higher revs. Does this indicate the clutch needs replacing...

DMF failure after 4 weeks - who should pay for repairs?

I bought a used Mazda 3 a few weeks ago from a Hyundai dealership - it was apart exchange. I have found out today from my (heroic) mechanic that the dual mass flywheel is breaking and due to the severity...

Do I really need to change the dual-mass flywheel?

My 2004 Renault Scenic is due to have its clutch replaced and my local mechanic has recommended I replace the dual-mass fly wheel at the same time. Is this really necessary or is he trying to get more...

Does fitting the wrong tyres cause problems with the transmission on a BMW X3?

I have a 2006 BMW X3 with 76,000 miles on the clock bought last year secondhand from a small local dealer. A few weeks ago the car developed a 'knocking noise' when slowing down to stop and then moving...

Buying a used Mercedes - should I avoid the diesel?

I'm looking for a three year old Mercedes-Benz C-Class. I have about £12,000 to spend and would normally would choose a diesel, as I do about 15- 20,000 miles a year. Am I better avoiding diesels due...

What does the DMF do in our Citroen C4 Picasso and does it need replacing with the clutch?

The clutch in my partner's C4 Picasso is screaming like a Banshee when depressed. My local independent garage guy tells me the clutch needs replacing and it would be foolish not to change the dual mass...