Will the manufacturer contribute towards as a premature failure of a major part?

My Audi Q5 TDI Quattro was bought new in December 2014. It has covered 75,000 miles and has been serviced regularly by Audi dealers. At a recent service, the garage said that a new drive shaft is required...

Are there any issues with driving a car when the traction control doesn't work?

I have a 2010 BMW 320d which has 130k on the clock. Recently the DTC sensor light started flashing with associated loss of power - I deactivated the system and not surprisingly there were no further issues....

My Transit is noisy at 50mph - what could it be?

I have a Ford Transit 2004 LWB 2.4 TDCi. Every time I get to 50mph and up to 60mph there is a loud rumbling noise coming through the vehicle, what could this be?

What is causing the intermittent shaking of the steering in my Saab 9-5 Estate?

I keep experiencing intermittent shaking of the steering in my Saab 9-5 Estate. The wheel shakes and shifts, but not consistently. It feels like a flat front tyre and the brakes also shake. It comes and...

Can we reject our Honda HR-V over a driveshaft problem?

Our new Honda HR-V is only six weeks old and has been into the garage three times since we got it. We noticed a vibration and the dealer says the problem is down to the driveshaft not being balanced properly....

How long should a driveshaft last on a BMW 1 Series?

I bought a BMW 118d in June 2014. The last MoT (June 2016) needed two rear tyres and I was told by the garage that the front tyres would soon need changing. I was also informed that they're not run flats,...

Mercedes A-Class driveshaft issue

My 38-month A-Class, two months out of warranty and 39000 on the clock, has been diagnosed with driveshaft failure. Last month, the nearside front brake calliper failed, so the front brakes had to be replaced....

Car making a strange noise under acceleration

I have got a small problem with my Vauxhall Astra; while slow acceleration it makes a metallic klunk noise the from the engine. But under hard acceleration, it's fine. There is also no warning light or...

What's the difference between a three and four studded driveshaft?

I need a driveshaft for the left side on my Citroen Saxo. Can you tell me what the difference is between a three studded and four studded driveshaft? The car currently has a three studded unit.

Ford Fiesta slows down and speeds up itself at 70mph - what's going on?

My Ford Fiesta diesel, which has done 80,000 miles, has stated acting odd. At around 70 mph I start gently rocking back and forth in the seat - it feels like the brakes are being applied gently. It's more...