Why is our Corsa ecoFLEX only returning 43mpg?

My wife recently purchased a new Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi (75) ecoFLEX from a main dealer. She does a 130 mile daily commute, only around six miles of which is motorway. We explained the route, use of the...

Will 16-inch wheels clear the brake calipers on my Peugeot 308 CC?

I asked you where I could purchase different size wheels for a Peugeot 308 CC TVi Allure to improve its ride. It is currently on 225/40 R18s. You suggested a set of four TUV-approved 16-inch Alutec wheels...

Is there a specialist who can repair my Volvo XC70's faulty DEM module?

I own a 2006 Volvo XC70 Cross Country AWD Estate fitted with a 2.4-litre 185bhp 5-cylinder diesel engine. It has just completed 100,000 miles. During a trip last week a yellow warning triangle appeared...

Why does my local dealership insist that brake discs are replaced at the same time as brake pads?

I have a 2008 Audi A4 TDi which was recently serviced at my local Audi dealership and I was told that the front brake pads would soon need replacing. The warning light has now come on, so I phoned the...

Can I claim from a specialist who did some work on my classic car and damaged the brake master cylinder?

I am in the rather extended process of completely rebuilding a classic car. A couple of years ago I had all the major braking system components rebuilt by a specialist. I’ve only now got round to setting...

Should my Daihatsu Terios' brake pads have been changed with 3mm pad depth remaining?

My 6-year-old Daihatsu Terios (47,000 miles on the clock) has just had an annual service and MoT test. During this I was informed that the front brake pads needed replacing and agreed to this being done...

Brake problem with Mercedes-Benz A-Class

I am having problems with the brakes on my 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A160 CDi. For the first 18 months the brakes worked OK, but then (when stationary and holding the car on the footbrake) the pedal sinks...

How can I clean brake dust off my wheels?

I clean my car every month but I have noticed that there has been a steady build up of some small hard spots of brake material on the wheels that is very difficult to remove, even with a pressure washer....

Should my Porsche be fixed under warranty?

My 2010 Porsche Cayman S will be three years old in several days time and so earlier this week I had JCT600 in Newcastle carry out an 'end of warranty check' and give it an MOT. While it was in the garage...

Are brakes covered in the sales of goods act?

I bought an '06 ML350 from a main dealer and after 4 months/4500 miles they are saying it needs new pads and disks all the way round. Would this be covered under the sales of goods act?