Is there a warranty on a replacement timing chain?

We had the timing chain replaced in October 2022, but the new one fitted has just snapped. Is there a warranty on all BMW products ? The garage who fitted it tell us there was only a years warranty on...

The engine in my son's car is ruined, can he still sell the car?

My son’s car’s engine has packed up and is not repairable. Are there any reputable companies that buy cars like this as he cannot afford a new engine ?

Land Rover Discovery engine failure - who is liable for the repair costs?

Our daughter purchased a 3.5-year-old Land Rover Discovery with 40,000 miles on the clock six months ago, for which she paid £45,000. The car broke down last Friday, the RAC Recovery Technician could not...

The engine has failed in my 5-year-old car just out of warranty. What now?

I own a 2015 Peugeot 308 1.2 Puretech. I've taken it to a garage because of light misfire under load. The dealer is not clear on technical issues but says fault codes and low compression means a new engine....

Are three cylinder engines reliable?

Are three-cylinder engines reliable?

What is a timing belt failure?

My 2006 Volkswagen Polo has done around 65,000 miles and is regularly serviced. While doing a long journey, the emission control warning light illuminated. Shortly afterwards the engine cut out and I managed...

I've heard of engine failure issues in the Ford Focus - is it true?

I'm thinking of replacing my current motor with a Ford Focus Ecoboost. Last week I was in my local Ford dealers when I overheard a heated conversation between the service manager and a customer who’s 2014...

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...

My car failed after 17,000 miles - is it fair for the dealer to reject liability because it wasn't serviced?

I bought a new Mitsubishi Challenger L200 from a dealer in May 2015. The engine seized and the car was written off in October 2017, after only 17,000 miles. It had not been serviced, so the dealer and...

The engine of my Ford Focus 1.0 failed because of a known fault - why won't Ford accept my claim?

My engine recently failed due to the faulty degas pipe, I have been in contact with Ford and they have asked for Service History records. I have provided my log book with stamps but they will only accept...