Notchy steering on Fiesta - what's the cause?

The steering on my 2011 Ford Fiesta has a strange, notchy feel between 10 and 30mph, but my Ford dealer cannot anything wrong. They changed a CV joint and steering column joint, but this made no difference....

Would you recommend a Jaguar XK8 or BMW Z4?

I am looking to buy a convertible sports car to be used as a second car and to have a bit of fun in the summer months. I have £15,000 to spend and am considering either a Jaguar XK8 or BMW Z4. What would...

Should I replace my 12-year-old BMW 320i's PAS pump?

My 12-year-old 320i SE automatic salon BMW has provided good and relatively trouble-free driving for the past six years. Unfortunately, the steering has recently become stiff and noisy, and my local BMW...

What's causing my power steering to screech?

I had a service a few months back, but ever since then my power steering has been making screeching noises every time I make a turn. I kept going back to the garage (solo mechanic) and asking about it,...

Power steering too heavy when stationary?

I have 2001 Cadillac DeVille Limousine. We changed the power steering servo pump, but we still struggle to turn the steering wheel when the car is stopped. It's easier to steer when I push the gas pedal....

constant note from power steering

I have had my 2007 Ford Galaxy LHD for a year now and since I got it there has been an annoying 'note' coming from the power steering. if i sit with engine running and touch nothing the sound goes away....

Which BMW to replace my ageing M3?

I have an E36 M3. It’s a wonderful car that I have always maintained, money no object, but she now has 170,000 miles on the clock and has recently had one or two sizeable bills. It’s difficult to know...

Citroen C1 power steering issues

An elderly friend has owned his C1 from new. The power steering began to intermittently stop working 6 months ago. His local [small country garage] could not diagnose the problem but fitted an internal...

Why do some people not understand power steering?

I had to laugh at the first letter in your column: “Let's have an intelligent conversation about electric power steering.” Amazingly the writer then proceeded not to have an intelligent conversation by...

Numerous warning lights and problems with a Ford C-MAX

We love our car but we have had an unresolved engine management issue with it since the middle of 2012. The engine management warning light came on (on Friday 13 July!) and immediately the car lost all...