My Fiesta's head gasket is failing, what can I do?

I have a 2006 Ford Fiesta diesel and I'm getting a lot of oil into coolant. It still runs fine, I have put a sealer in water but makes no difference, is it worth trying to put something in the oil? It's...

My car broke down a month after its MoT - should this have been picked up?

My Ford B-MAX was MoTd in May with two advisories for tyres and dust caps. It then broke down the first week July, the gearbox had a serious oil leak which I have been told should have been picked up on...

Does the Honda CR-V 2.0-litre VTEC have an issue with oil leaks?

I’ve seen a 2018 Honda CR-V for sale for £21,995 and after making a few inquiries l read that some models had engine oil leaks. Is this something you are aware of? Also do you think this is a good buy?...

Why is there a puddle under my car?

When I start my SEAT Ibiza I see a small amount of water as I reverse for maybe two or three meters. Upon returning I can again see a puddle of water. Yet, when I look at the header tank it is showing...

My son's car has an oil leak that's being investigated. What is the likely cause?

A year ago, my son’s 2015 Ford Focus ST EcoBoost had an engine failure when the oil sump developed a hole. He then had a reconditioned engine put in. At the recent MOT, he was told there was an oil leak...

Why do I have to fill my car up with oil so often?

I have a 2009 Peugeot 207 SW 1.6-litre automatic with 45,000 on the clock. I acquired the car in June 2020. The car has been serviced annually (last in June 2020) and passed its MOT in January 2021. I...

My used car has an oil leak. Can I reject it?

I bought a 2011 Audi Q7 but spotted an oil leak a few days after buying. The seller is repairing it for me. Can you advise regarding my rights to return the car?

Why is my Toyota Yaris using so much oil?

I have noticed that my 2010 Toyota Yaris 1.33 goes through oil. I have used genuine parts as per the last service with no help. There are no obvious signs of leaks. I was considering using a different...

My car is burning a lot of oil - do oil additives actually work to fix this issue?

My 2005 Ford (petrol engine) has started burning quite a lot of oil and I can't find an external oil leak. The car has done 100,000 miles and has been serviced regularly. I'm not keen on embarking on expensive...

An AA inspection found an oil leak in my new car - how do I guarantee the dealer fix it before buying?

I'm buying a 2012 Ford Mondeo Estate from a trade dealer. Before committing I decided to have an AA inspection. The inspection found oil on the lower engine cover so I've asked the dealer to have a look...