Should I buy a used Toyota Avensis?

I am looking at a 2009 Toyota Avensis 2.0 V-matic TR 5dr CVT Auto Estate, one company owner, 120,000 miles petrol for £5000. Do you think it is worth going for this? Should I expect high bills in the near...

How can I fix my MINI's clogged DPF?

I own a 2009 MINI Cooper D, which is suffering a bout of DPF issues. Within a few months of owning the car, the DPF light came on (regularly) and BMW performed a forced regeneration. Two months later,...

Squeaky tiptronic gearbox

I have an Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi Quattro (2010) with the automatic tiptronic gearbox. With 60,000 miles on the clock, I have started to get a short squeak when changing from third to fourth. Sometimes it...

How do you clean a lambda sensor?

Can I remove, and clean the lambda sensor in my Mitsubishi Carisma?

Honds CR-V failed head gasket

I bought a three-month old ex-demonstrator Honda CR-V in 2004 from a main dealer. Since then, I have had it serviced every year at the main dealer and looked after it impeccably. The car has done only...

Should I start my own garage?

I am a qualified mechanic currently working in a garage. I feel it is time to further my career and start my own business. I was hoping to begin as a mobile mechanic, doing things like car servicing, but...

How do I recommission an old Focus?

My 86 year old father in-law wants me to have his car because he cannot drive due to eyesight issues. The Ford Focus (2002) 1.6 petrol has been owned from new and has only covered 17,000 miles. Apart from...

Changing a pick-up engine - which one?

We are going to equip a pick up truck (Nissan Z24 - an old model) with a diesel engine. There are two to choose from - a 1.5-litre diesel engine with 200Nm and a 2.0-litre engine with 252Nm. The car has...

Main dealer or independent for major Audi service?

I have an Audi A3 2.0 TDi due for major service. 37,000 miles and five years old. Dealer service history. What is the effect on my resale value if I go to local non-Audi garage for service - also Audi...

L200 engine making a tapping noise

I recent bought a used Mitsubishi L200 pick-up from a dealer and noticed a tapping noise coming from the engine. The dealer has put additive in to the oil but this has not helped. The car is seven years...