Should I buy an OEM air-con condenser or aftermarket?

I need a new air-con condenser for my 2008 Corsa 1.3 diesel. I appreciate OEM parts can be of higher quality etc but the OEM price quoted is £398 + VAT. All over the internet there are quotes for the same...

I've been waiting months for a part, what can I do?

I bought a dacia duster 17 reg in may of this year. The top hose to radiator burst in mid October, I rang the dealers and they said they could not take in for 5 weeks, Renault Dacia Watford took it in...

Are there parts supply issues with Vauxhall cars?

I'm having trouble getting parts for a 2017 Astra. Is it because PSA took over and now they don't want to support the GM manufactured cars? I've been waiting three months for a gearbox mount with no eta...

Do dealers have to keep parts available for cars up to 10 years old?

I have a 9 year old Vauxhall Meriva B 1.4 Petrol Turbo. The steering pump has failed (again) and has failed its MoT. I cannot find a replacement pump either new, reconditioned or even second hand. A garage...

Where can I get Chevrolet car parts?

I’m having issues sourcing Chevrolet Car parts. A few items need to be replaced on my Chevrolet Orlando but keep finding issues to sourcing the parts that are no longer available. When Chevrolet announced...

I'm having repairs under warranty but the parts have not arrived in eight weeks. How long is it reasonable to wait?

The spares required for a warranty repair are not available and I've been given no ETA for delivery. How long is reasonable for car to be in repairer. Spares ordered 29/08/23

Can you recommend a replacement wing mounted aerial supplier?

I have a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2 convertible 1.8i petrol which has an offside front wing mounted, powered retracting aerial i.e. radio on/off makes aerial go up/down. It has stopped working and an auto...

My neighbour has been quote £1,900 to replace their Honda Jazz exhaust, is this right?

Elderly neighbour been quoted a whopping £1,900 including vat and fitting for full exhaust including cat for a 2008 Honda Jazz 1.4 petrol manual. Excessive surely? Any ideas where to go? Online suggests...

Will there be problems getting parts for a Honda FR-V in the future?

I am considering buying a Honda FR-V. I am slightly concerned about getting parts in case of a breakdown. Honda discontinued the FR-V in 2011. Would finding parts be a problem? I am planning to keep the...

The supplying dealer used non-approved parts on my car - how do I ensure this doesn't invalidate my warranty?

I've recently purchased a new car from a main dealer and paid for dealer-fit front and rear parking sensors. A week after purchase, it comes to light that non-manufacturer approved sensors have been fitted...