How long should BMW take to fix an engine management fault on my 320?

I recently booked my car for a service and the engine management light was on. It is a 320 petrol coupe and the three-year warranty expires at the end of this month. They did the oil service and corrected...

Why is my dealer taking so long to repair my Nissan X-Trail's turbocharger?

I bought a May 2004 X-Trail 2.2 Sport DCI (136) back in 2005 from a fleet company with 16,000 on the clock. In 2006, just out of warranty, the fuel pump "split" and after a week of vague communication...

Why is my Peugeot 205's engine jumping under load?

I have a Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9. When I'm changing up to second gear at around 2000 revs, the engine jumps like it wants to leave the body. It's had a new cam belt, distributor cap, rotor arm, lead and fuel...

What's wrong with my Citroen C5?

Twice within 72 hours my Citroen C5 automatic diesel saloon (reg May 2009) has ground to a halt within less than a mile of setting off. On both occasions the audible alarm and visual display came on to...

Our Rover Streetwise's head gasket has gone twice in 14,000 miles - should the garage contribute?

We have a Rover Streetwise that the head gasket went on last May. We took it to a garage for repairs at a cost of £500. Last week the head gasket went again after only around 14,000 miles. We took it back...

Should a Saab 9-5 have oil changes every 6000 miles even after the 2004 revision?

I note you recommend an oil change every 6000 miles for four-pot Saab 9-5 petrol engines. Does this apply to engines after Saab introduced a 'fix' circa 2004 for the sludge problem? As a Saab fan I half...

Why is my 2001 Vauxhall Corsa turning itself off?

When I start my 2001 Vauxhall Corsa when the engine is cold, everything works, but once my engine has heated up the engine turns off! I try to start the car again and it starts (sometimes it won't), but...

Has my Renault Clio's cam belt snapped?

I bought a secondhand Renault Clio not too long ago, to learn to drive in. I was driving around a corner (very slow!) when the car just cut out, and there was a slight hiss sound (not for long, about two...

My Ford is pinking under acceleration - what's causing this?

I took my 52-plate 1.8-litre petrol Ford to the Ford garage who recommended getting the ECU/EMS diagnosed and set up correctly. They want £50 to do so though! V-Power petrol/petrol additives do not seem...

Why is my Audi A6 running lean?

I have a Audi A6 1.8T Quattro. The engine light is on, and I had it put on a computer which says it's got a air leak on the intake causing it to run lean. Two people have checked all the hoses on the intake...