Can using the recommended oil in the Land Rover Freelander 2 hasten camshaft damage?

The p/ex value of my Freelander 2 via a dealer makes the economics of selling unappealing, given its low utility of 27,800 miles. Following a substantial bill to repair the rear differential last week...

Has Volkswagen admitted that there is a fault with the 1.4 TSI engine?

You are more or less on your own in the UK when it comes to reporting problems that car manufacturers would rather not discuss. I have followed the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI engine saga which you have reported...

Diesel engine continues running after ignition switch-off

the engine continues to run after ignition switch off and key removal. Engine tone louder and clackety higher revs. Engine will rev using throttle - but no injector pump advance. To stop the engine either...

Should Volkswagen replace my Polo's clutch?

I have a Polo 1.4 Match that is just inside its warranty period and has done about 28,000 miles. The clutch is slipping and needs replacing. The Volkswagen garage says this is normal wear and tear and...

What is causing my E-Class Mercedes-Benz to break down, and will Mercedes-Benz be liable after my warranty expires?

I have an E-Class Mercedes that I absolutely love to drive, but have had two breakdowns due to a fault in the fuel injection system. Mercedes has provided fantastic service both times my car has been off...

Temporary loss of power

At the last service a couple of months ago (59000 miles) I asked the mechanic to investigate what I can only describe as "hunting" at tickover or steady low revs. No fault codes were identified and the...

Problems with a Zafira

We had problems with car running on a short distance with flooding and drys up and restarts. The AA have been out on occasion, and after first diagnosis pointed to throttle body housing and lamba sensor....

Peugeot 307 anti pollution fault

I have an 04 Peugeot 307 petrol. When the car is cold, it judders as though there is not enough fuel going through. If the engine has not warmed up by the time I stop, the engine management light comes...

Engine problem with SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI

I have a Seat Altea XL 1.9 TDI 59 reg and every few weeks it refuses to start - it normally kicks over first time no matter what the weather is. SEAT installed a new fuel pump about 6 months ago, then...

Fiesta idle problem

My Fiesta mk 5 1.25 will not tick over. It starts first time but won't tick over and just dies.