Should I buy this Peugeot 206 with faulty air conditioning?

I need advice on buying Peugeot 206 1.9 HDI in black. It's done 78,000 miles and is good condition with one lady owner from new. The only fault it has is that the air conditioning is not working, and possibly...

What is 'surging', and how would I identify it in an automatic Renault Clio during a test drive?

I am hoping to buy a Renault Clio 1.6 RT automatic (2000) and checked your review section for some background info. You mentioned that some automatics are prone to surging, which can be cured by replacing...

How much to repair the crankshaft sensor and EGR valve on my Vauxhall Corsa?

I have a 51-reg Vauxhall Corsa which broke down. The AA advised it's the crankshaft sensor and EGR valve. I have it booked into a garage on Monday but was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what...

How do I fit a replacement wing mirror to my Mazda 3?

Replacing the wing mirror on my Mazda 3 looked like a simple job, but as with most things I am not sure that it is now. I have had to buy a new driver's side wing mirror with the backing, having had some...

Thanks for recommending Fixmystreet for pothole repairs.

Just wanted to say thank you for highlighting the 'fixmystreet' web site in your Daily Telegraph column. We've now made two reports of very poor road surface conditions in separate parts of Lincolnshire....

Should I spend £1000 on repairs to my 10-year-old Volkswagen Golf or replace it?

I own a 10-year-old Volkswagen Golf which has done over 176,000 miles and whose MOT is coming up in August. At the time of its last MOT my local mechanic told me that during the following 12 months it...

Why can't I keep the old engine after having it replaced in my Volkswagen T5 Transporter?

I was informed by a garage representative that our Volkswagen T5 Transporter van requires a new engine and turbo due to metal contamination in the oil (an unknown internal problem) and a new manifold due...

Is £4000 reasonable to repair a 2004 MINI convertible roof?

My neighbour has a 2004 MINI Convertible. The electronic roof made an almighty bang while she was retracting it and one of the rods has snapped. The local Sytner garage has quoted £4000 for repair, which...

Do I have any recourse with the dealer or AA as our Fiesta needs a new injector?

We recently purchased a Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel and had an AA check done on it. We now find that it needs a new fuel injector and two new alloy wheels, neither of which are apparently covered by the expensive...

Why won't Alfa Romeo cover repairs to my 147's clutch under warranty?

At 31,907 miles on the clock, the clutch on my Alfa Romeo 147 JTD 1.9 seems to have failed. The dealer has said that if, on examination, it is clutch failure, then I am responsible. The car is within manufacturers'...