My 2003 Nissan X-Trail's engine has failed. Who can I complain to?

I purchased a Nissan X-Trail in 2003 from a Belgian garage, imported it to UK and then went to live in Spain. I have had to replace the clutch three times and this year the turbo failed, and now I have...

Is it common for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa camshafts to snap?

I have a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 which is on an 05 plate. On Friday I was travelling down the motorway at 70mph when the engine management light came on. It started flashing and the car lost power. I pulled...

Can you recommend a good Alfa Romeo engine specialist?

The engine of my Alfa Romeo blew up and I'm looking for a good Alfa engine repair specialist. Any ideas?

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...

Should I have my BMW 320d SE's engine rebuilt?

I have a 320d SE BMW Touring on an 04 plate. Mechanics tell me a piston has lost compression and a new or replacement engine is needed. Where can I get such a part? Do I go ahead if it's cost prohibitive,...

Are Honda CR-Vs known for terminal engine failures?

My wife has a 56-plate Honda CR-V with the CDTI engine. It has 56,000 miles on the clock and a main dealer service history. The last service was in February 2010. Yesterday it suffered a terminal failure...

My Audi A4, bought on a PCP agreement, needs a new engine - what are my rights?

I have a motoring query that I hope you can help with. I purchased an Audi A4 Cabriolet 2004 plate on a PCP 5-year hire and purchase agreement just over two years ago from a main Audi dealer, so the car...

My Honda Accord's engine has blown. Is it worth repairing?

My Honda has blown its engine. As far I know a piston snapped resulting in the engine seizing. Just before this happened, I smelt car fumes in the car, then heard a tapping noise coming from the engine....

Should I have my BMW 525 SE's engine rebuilt at great expense or scrap it?

I have owned my BMW 525 SE automatic since new in September 2001. I have fastidiously maintained it, including recently even changing the so-called for life gearbox oil. It ran perfectly reaching 160,000...

My Renault Clio's engine has been found to be unrepairable - what's a fair price for the garage to charge for the work?

I own a 2000 1.4 Renault Clio with about 114,000 on the clock. The head gasket recently went so I took it to a local garage recommended by a work colleague. After inspection, it also needed a new exhaust...