Are there known problems with the MINI Cooper 1.5 crankshaft bearings?

My wife's 2015 MINI Cooper 1.5 is due for its first service.The dealership have informed us that there is an issue with the crankshaft bearings and they will carry out the necessary work. This is not a...

What's the better option for me - SEAT Leon or Volkswagen Golf?

I'm looking at two estate options, both approximately £17,000. The choice is between a 2016 SEAT Leon ST FR 1.8 petrol, second a 2016 Volkswagen Golf TDI GT 2.0 diesel. Both cars have well under 10,000...

My Jaguar XF needs a new engine at 100,000 miles - what should I do?

I have engine failure on my 2009 3-litre diesel Jaguar XF at 100,000 miles. The car was fine when taken to the dealer who have serviced the car from new. The valves appear to be hitting the pistons and...

Is it possible for my Volkswagen Tiguan to need 4 new injectors after 57,000 miles?

My 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan at 57,000 has been diagnosed as needing 4 new injectors by very competent Volkswagen specialists, surely this cannot be correct due to its low mileage.

What problems should I be aware of with a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9 TDI?

I am thinking about buying a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle for my wife, personally don't think its practical. I am looking at a 1.9 TDI, 105,000 miles. When is the cam belt due on these and roughly when does...

Why is my Nissan Almera not starting?

I have a 1998 Nissan Almera. I parked it up the other day and it wouldn't start. Tried to bump start it but nothing, it just turns over and isn't firing. I was poking around in the fuses and the fuel pump...

Why is my Audi A5 shaking when it starts up?

My 2016 Audi A5 has started shaking when it starts up and for the first mile or so, but when I get over 1000 revs it stops. It just had a new fuel filter and full service to eliminate a blockage and drove...

Why does my Peugeot 407 run rough every 450 miles?

I recently bought a Peugeot 407 HDi and every 450 miles the engine runs rough for 10 miles/minutes, i.e will not maintain constant revs when cruising. When it's stopped black smoke comes out. After placing...

Why is my Renault Laguna intermittently losing power?

I have a petrol 2005 Renault Laguna 2.0, the engine runs like a dream but sometimes when you are driving along there will huge loss of power for a few miles meaning that I have to drop it down to lower...

What is wrong with the steering on my Mazda 6?

I have a 2009 Mazda 6 2.2-litre diesel with 102,000 on the clock. I have come to notice that the steering is loose when going left but a little heavy when going right. Could this be due to tyre problems...