Buying a used car - what are my consumer rights?

A friend of mine bought a Volkswagen Tiguan about seven weeks ago. However, yesterday, the infotainment system started experiencing problems. Upon start-up, it would display the 'Welcome to Volkswagen'...

Clock resets every time I switch off the engine

I’m having some problems with my Renault Scenic (2003). When I start the car the clock and the mileage reading resets back to zero. I’ve tried setting the clock and the mileage and other readings, but...

Blind spot mirror malfunction - what's the cause?

My Jaguar XF has an electronic blind spot warning system fitted to the wing mirrors.The light on the drivers mirror has started to come on randomly when there is no vehicle behind. How does this system...

Jaguar XK8 electrical faults

I own a 1998 Jaguar XK8, with loads of electrical faults. The traction control warning light is on, there's a gearbox fault, causing limp home mode, headlamp failure down one side and the windows don't...

How can I fit a CD player to my Mk1 Focus?

I am trying to fit an aftermarket CD player to my mk1 Ford Focus, but noticed I need a harness adapter to connect the CD player to the internal wiring. Which adapter do I need as I have found many that...

Micra battery drain

I have a problem with battery drain on my Nissan Micra K12 2003 reg. If we use the car every day there are no problems, but if it is left for two or more days the battery is flat? I put a new battery on...

Does my Fiesta need a new dashboard?

I was driving my Ford Fiesta (2003) in normal conditions when all of the dials went to zero. I pulled over and tried to turn the engine off then back on again and absolutely nothing happened, no turn over,...

Electronic fault on Renault Megane

After I turn the ignition on my Renault Megane (2004) shows a reading on the dashboard that says 'electronic fault' and the orange 'service' rectangle comes on all of the time. Any idea what might be wrong?...

How do I reset the window ECU on a Peugeot 807?

I have just fitted a replacement window in the rear sliding door of my 2006 Peugeot 807. Now the window does go right to top but then comes down again about four inches. I can get it to the top by "inching...

Ford Fiesta - which fuse do I need?

What fuse do I need for the reversing lights on the 2002 Ford Fiesta 1.25 petrol?