Cam shaft fault due to bad engine repair by Audi - what are my legal rights?

I own a 2005 Audi A4 Convertible 2.0 TFSI, the one renowned for the problem with oil consumption. My Audi garage repaired the piston rings and, I think, got Audi to pay for it. Since they did the repair,...

Problem with camshaft magnet faults?

An engine management fault comes up with exhaust cam fault. The car has always been serviced by Mercedes. Is there a general problem with magnetic sensors on this V6 engine?

Camshaft snapped due to missing shell bearing from new - what shall I do?

I bought a 2009 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI Zetec with 34,000 miles on the clock three months ago. However, two weeks ago it starting making a loud noise which turned out to be a broken camshaft due to a shell...

Does my Mazda 3TS have a Ford engine?

My Mazda 3TS is just three years old. I would be interested to know the origin of its engine, which I believe has chain-driven camshafts. As Mazda is part owned by Ford, is this a Ford engine? The engine...

Tappety Engine Noise

I just purchased a Audi A2 1.4 SE with 67K on the clock. There is no service history. I noticed when I drove away with it a tappety noise. It got a little louder and quicker as I accelerated however when...

Why has my 2005 Vauxhall Astra engine snapped a camshaft?

My 2005 Vauxhall Astra's engine light came on and the car lost power, and then a loud noise came from the bonnet. I took it to a Vauxhall garage for a diagnostic test, only to be told the camshaft had...

How much to fix my Vauxhall Astra's noisy cams?

I can hear a ticking noise from the cams on my 2004 Vauxhall Astra Club. I've recently had a service and checked the oil level. If I have to go to the garage, how much should I be paying?

Obstacle Corsa

3 or 4 Saturdays ago you advised owners of Corsas to get a certain part checked at each service. My wife has a Corsa and I meant to cut out this piece of information but I forgot to do so. Can you please...

Is the 2004 Vauxhall Meriva reliable?

My daughter is thinking of buying a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Life. Are they reliable?

Are 2005 Vauxhalls prone to engine failure?

I have been looking at your website following the breakdown of my 05-plate Vauxhall. Can you tell me how people went about getting Vauxhall to pay for the repairs? I am having no luck with them as they...