Why does the accelerator pedal on my Ford Ka sit so high?

I have just got my first car which happens to be a Ford Ka 2010. I've noticed that compared to the other cars I have been driving recently the accelerator seems to sit very high, so much so that if when...

Lack of acceleration

My wife has just bought a 2014 Leon ST FR 180PS with the DSG gearbox. She is very pleased with it apart from lack of initial acceleration from standstill. The dealer says this is due to turbo lag. If this...

Power loss while acceleration

Nissan Almera 2006 has lost power on acceleration in all gears. I can get to full power after few mins of pumping the gas. Putting pedal to floor slightly helps accelerate but car still lacking. Nissan...

Computer says brake and accelerator are incompatible

When I brake, the brake lights stay, if I pull the pedal back, the lights go off but the engine starts reving its head off. It's the same when driving: the engine always seem to be racing. Computer says...

Poor acceleration from my Peugeot 807

I recently purchased a 807 2.0hdi 136hp. On test drive it seemed to have good acceleration. It was given a basic service and cambelt change before i picked it up. Now I have it, it seems to be very slow...

Fiesta 1.4 TDCi (05 plate) engine whooshing noise when accelerating

My Fiesta 1.4 TDCi (05 plate) has started to make a whooshing noise when accelerating hard from about 1700rpm upwards. This has just started happening since all four injectors seals were replaced. I...

Any ideas as to why my Nissan Almera Tino's accelerator pedal is sticking?

My 2001 Nissan Almera Tino's accelerator pedal sticks when I am in a queue or stopped at junction, but never when actually changing gear when driving. I have checked the cable and it seems to be OK, and...