Volkswagen Scirocco clutch release bearing problem

Recently purchased a 2010 Scirocco GT, its a manual with the 210bhp 2.0 TSI chain driven engine. Whilst reversing up an inclined driveway there was a howling noise, at first suspected brake pads but did...

Safety When electrics lost

Should modern car owners with all-electric windows consider buying a hammer or other accessory to escape from a vehicle which has crashed?

Does the Suzuki SX4 have a chain cam or belt?

I am thinking of buying a 2008 Suzuki SX4 1.6 petrol. Does it have a chain cam or belt? Is there anything else I should watch out for?

Are DPFs linked to EGR failures?

Do you think there are links between the expensive failures of the DPF filter systems fitted to VAG group vehicles that do not routinely cover high mileages to the recent diesel gate emissions scandal...

1998 ford 2.5 turbo diesel bhp, ans 2006 2.2 Peugot HDI BHP information please

Hi.In process of buying another motorhome,and trying to compare engine power. ie, 1998 ford transit motorhome 2.5 turbo disel BHP and 2006 Auto cruise 2.2 Peugeot HDI Turbo. Don't want to commit, and...

Why does my Ford Focus keep going into limp mode?

I have a fault that comes and goes on my diesel Ford Focus. I could be driving along and everything is normal then all of a sudden the engine management light comes on and it goes into limp mode. Any idea...

Honda Civic making creaking noises

My partner has been experiencing an issue with his Honda Civic whereby it is severely creaking at the back for the first five minutes of driving. Our local dealer thinks it might be coming from the fuel...

Has my local Vauxhall dealer damaged my Zafira?

My 2005 Vauxhall Zafira 2.2 diesel has developed a slight loss in power in low rpm after it failed to start one morning. Diagnostic checks showed nothing , no engine lights or funny sounds when driving....

Two breakdowns following Volvo services - are they linked?

In July 2014 my 2007 Volvo XC90 was serviced by my local dealer. Within 100 miles it lost power and limped along at a top speed of 25mph. The fault was diagnosed as a butterfly valve, as a cost of £900....

Timing belt change on Citroen Berlingo

My car has done 96,500 miles. I spoke to a Citroen main dealer and they advised to change the timing belt at 100,000 miles. Would you advise to also change the belt tensioner and water pump at the same...