Does the 52-plate Toyota Celica still suffer with oil consumption issues?

I'm thinking of buying a 52-plate Toyota Celica, and have heard there are oil consumption issues. Is it true that Toyota fixed this problem with the 52-plate model and upward? If not, how can I tell if...

My BMW 645 is suffering from total electrical shutdowns - what could this be?

On three occasions over the last nine months my 2004 BMW 645's dashboard has started to flash, the steering gets heavy and all sorts of alarm warnings come on. Eventually the car will shut down. 10 or...

Will having my BMW 3 Series resprayed at an independent garage void my rust warranty?

I had an inch-wide one meter scratch across the rear door of my 2009 BMW 3 Series. Can you recommend a specialist to repair this who uses BMW OEM water-based paint and has a concealed spray booth? Also,...

Who can repair my MG F's Steptronic gearbox?

My beloved 2001 MG F has got a fault with the gearbox. She sometimes revs then drops into gear, and sometimes she's fine and goes into gear no problem. I have been told that I might need a new gearbox...

Do you know of any specialists with knowledge of air conditioning compressors?

In your column in the Daily Telegraph recently you were replying to a guy with a Laguna Sports Tourer with problems with the air conditioning compressor, and the reply almost read like you were going to...

Where can I find a Volvo specialist in North Wales / Northern Ireland?

I own a 2003 Volvo XC90 D5. Sadly it's not the most reliable of cars, and it does seem to suffer from frequent annoying little faults. I'm seeking an independent Volvo specialist who won't charge the earth....

Is £1500 a good price to replace a BMW 530d turbo?

I have just been given a quote of £1500 to replace my BMW 530d's turbo. Is this about right? This is from a main dealer.

Where can I have a leather seat repaired in my Volvo V50?

The outside bolster on my leather seat in my Volvo V50 DSE has a split in it. It's quite narrow at the moment and about four inches long. Is it repairable, and if so do you know of anyone?

Can you recommend a specialist to look at my Volvo S80's ABS?

I have a 2000 Volvo S80, mileage 112,000. The ABS light has come on and my main dealer says the part will need replacing at an overall cost of roughly £1200. I am hoping that servicing or repair is possible...

Can my 2008 Ford Fiesta Style be upgraded to have central locking?

I recently purchased a 2008 Ford Fiesta Style and, to my amazement, the car came with a key which looks very much like what my grandmother had for her car 15 years ago, a simple plastic thing with no remote...