Did ESP cause my rented Audi A6 to go out of control on snow-covered roads?

I’d like to make a general comment following your comments on compulsory ESP installation. I have driven many miles on snow in Scandinavia over 20 years and the worst incident I have encountered was I'm...

Thanks for your suggestion regarding our Clio RenaultSport, which was pulling to the left.

Thank you very much for your simple answer to our longstanding problem with our Clio RenaultSport 200 pulling to the left. As you suggested, we swapped the wheels front to back and immediately solved the...

What could have caused pins and needles in my hands after driving a friend's Hyundai i30 long distance?

Each December a friend and I travel from Yorkshire to Scotland, usually in my petrol BMW 318 automatic. This year, because my car is a snow hater, we went in my friend's two-month-old diesel Hyundai i30...

Is it worth asking Mercedes-Benz to contribute to the repair of my C180's coil spring and steering arm?

Our 2001 Mercedes-Benz C180 Estate recently failed its MoT spectacularly due to a cracked coil spring and steering arm. The MoT inspector and our local dealer both say that they have never seen such a...

Did you see the BBC Watchdog programme on the Vauxhall Meriva's power steering fault?

I would like to draw your attention to the BBC Watchdog coverage of problems with the power steering of Vauxhall Merivas, which aired on 30 September. A trawl of the internet will also show that the problem...

My SEAT Leon's power steering squeals when being held on full lock.

I have a SEAT Leon 150 TDI FR. Today I have noticed a squealing/grinding/squeaking noise coming from the front of the car when I turn the steering wheel hard to the left or right. This noise is only heard...

Is it common for the MINI Cooper S's power steering to fail?

I have a 2003 MINI Cooper S with 42,000 miles on the clock and today the power steering has just stopped working. I have looked on a couple of MINI web sites and this appears to be a serious problem with...

What's wrong with my Vauxhall Corsa SXI's steering?

My 2007 Vauxhall Corsa SXI's steering feels vague. It constantly needs correction when travelling at reasonable speeds. It doesn't feel too bad at lower speeds but is not nice to drive.

My car's suspension was repaired on one side following an accident - should both sides have been repaired?

I was involved in an accident, not my fault, and the side of my car was damaged by a motorbike sliding along the ground. The insurer authorised the replacement of just one strut and one shock absorber....

Why is my Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi making a noise on overrun?

I have a 54-reg Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi with 113,000 miles. It's developed a whining noise and a slight feel through the steering wheel when you take your foot off the accelerator. The noise is not there under...