What's causing my Audi A4's emissions problem if not the lambda sensor?

I have an Audi A4 2.0 FSI automatic, registered in September 2004 with 23,500 miles. It went for its annual service and MOT to a local Audi dealer and failed the MOT due to emissions. They said it needed...

Why does my T-reg Peugeot 306 seem underpowered?

I have just bought a T-reg Peugeot 306 and I am finding that there is not a lot of power for a 1.6 petrol engine. What could be the problem and what can I do to correct it?

Is a five-year-old catalytic converter really halfway through its life?

On saturday I had my catalytic converter cut off while my car was parked in a restaurant car park. I have fully comp insurance with a £250 excess. I reported the incident to the insurer, who sent their...

Should I be paying £500 for a new catalytic converter on my Honda Civic?

After getting through its MOT, I was advised by the mechanic that the catalytic converter for my '99 T-reg Honda Civic Aerodeck estate (1.6 LS) was going to need replacing. I asked how much it would be...

What's causing my 1997 Audi A4 TDI to lose power?

I bought a 1997 Audi A4 TDI the other month. It was going great until I was going fast one morning, when the car's power just died on me. It now struggles to get to 70mph. Going through the gears, it struggles...

What's causing our Volkswagen Sharan to lose power?

We bought a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan automatic. It has done 121,000 miles on the clock, whilst we have only had it around one month and have had a service on it. The problem we are experiencing is that when...

Cat nappers about

I have a friend who owns a 2008 registered Toyota Landcruiser that he keeps in the car park of a block of flats locally with the alarm set. He recently drove it one morning and noticed a strange noise...

Why won't my Volvo V50 2.0d rev beyond 3000rpm?

I have a 2005 Volvo V50 2.0d (full Volvo service history) with 140,000 miles that will not rev beyond 3000rpm. Have you any ideas as to why this is?

My warranty company won't replace my Citroen C3's catalytic converter - what should I do?

I am the owner of a 2005 Citroen C3. I bought it on 31 January this year from a local garage. At the time of sale I also purchased a 12-month three star warranty with an insurance company. Within two months...

Does my 2001 Peugeot 306 have a catalytic converter?

I was just wondering if my 2001 Peugeot 306 1.6-litre has a catalytic converter? It seems a shallow question but I'm only asking as I am looking to retune my engine and fit a turbo. However as you'll probably...