My car has the wrong coolant mixture - what should I do?

I have a 17-month-old SEAT Ateca 1.5 TSI. I thought the radiator needed topping up but stupidly mixed the antifreeze 50/50 with water when it was already premixed. How would this small amount affect the...

Why is the cooling fan on my Ford Focus always on?

I have a Ford Focus. The cooling fan starts when I open the driver's door and stays running all the time. Also, the temperature gauge stays on zero throughout any journey. Any advice?

Why does my Ford Galaxy keep overheating?

I have a Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi (180 bhp) which overheats when going up hill on all roads, including motorways. It has done 160,000 miles and I've had the belt and water pump done at 125,000 miles. The fan...

Can I reject my approved used car because of a coolant leak?

I bought an approved used Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2016 model) several months ago from a Mercedes-Benz main dealer. It appears the car is losing coolant which was verified by a different Mercedes-Benz dealer....

The engine of my Ford Focus has been destroyed by coolant loss - how do I proceed in getting it fixed?

I have a 2012 Ford Focus 1.0. It had a catastrophic loss of coolant, which destroyed the engine. I tried getting the head gasket replaced, pressure tested, skimmed etc but it's just been an ongoing nightmare...

Should the fan run continually when the engine is running or only when coolant reaches a certain temperature?

Should the fan run continually when the engine is running or only when coolant reaches a certain temperature?

The coolant in my Ford Fiesta was bubbling - is this normal for a turbo engine?

I have recently purchased a new Ford Fiesta (not the very latest model) with a 1.0-litre Ecoboost engine. After returning from a drive around town today, I lifted the bonnet and noticed that the water...

Our Ford Focus is leaking coolant - will Ford help pay for repairs?

Our four year old Ford Focus 1.0-litre Ecoboost, with 25,000 miles, went in for its annual service and MoT today (main Ford dealer). When we went to collect it, we were told it was suffering from a major...

Can a head gasket fail after only 10,000 miles?

My 2005 Subaru Outback 3.0R is losing coolant at a high rate, which reputable garages have diagnosed as a head gasket or cracked cylinder with estimates of £1800 - £ 3600 to replace. In 2015, the head...

A coolant pipe in my Ford Focus burst - is Ford liable for the car's damage and second degree burns?

A clip on a coolant pipe perished on my 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol and filled the driver's footwell with steam and coolant. The driver sustained second degree burns to her feet. After three weeks Ford...