My car won't start and when it does, I lose power steering. What's the issue?

I have a 2010 SEAT Ibiza. Occasionally it won’t start, so I have to jump-start it. Also, if I slam the bonnet down and the car is off, it will not start either. Today, I jumped it and it started but the...

My car keeps overheating - what's the problem?

Recently, I had the water pump changed in my 2005 SEAT Ibiza. It was always at 90 on my temp gauge, but since the pump change it keeps overheating. It's not the coolant as I've topped it up and there are...

Which hatchback should I buy?

I have a fair budget for a used car, preferably a petrol hot hatch with reasonable MPG consumption and also suitable for everyday car use. I am thinking of something up to a 2.0-litre engine. I am looking...

What power steering fluid should I use in my SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI?

My 2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI has a steering fluid leak somewhere. I read it´s important to use the right type of fluid, but can´t find the type in the manual. Also do you know if using a ´stop leak´product...

2007 SEAT Ibiza 1.2 Reference Sport front arches rusting

I have a 2007 Seat Ibiza 1.2 Reference Sport. I have just noticed that both the front wheel arches are rusting. I am the third owner of the car however the manual states the bodywork warranty is for 12...

Where is the crank sensor on the SEAT Ibiza?

Can you tell me where the crank sensor is on a SEAT Ibiza 1.4 engine? The car is a 2002 model and I have been told that I need to remove the starter and I will find it. Yet, after removing the starter,...

Why is my SEAT Ibiza losing power?

I have a 2004 SEAT Ibiza 1.2 SX which has developed a problem with acceleration. It struggles to get up to speed, but will maintain speed once it has got there. It does pull away, but is still very sluggish....

Oil warning light - what does it mean?

The "Oil" warning light (mot the oil can icon) has come on in my Seat Ibiza. I was driving to the airport to catch a flight when this happened and is stick in the long stay car park. What do I do when...

Clutch failure after 900 miles/14 days

The clutch of my Seat Ibiza was replaced by a well-known 'specialist' clutch replacement company. The original clutch had lasted for 85,000 miles. The thrust bearing of the first replacement clutch failed...

Looking to part-ex, do dealers accept damaged cars?

I'm looking to get a new Honda Civic 2013 on finance with Honda. I have a SEAT Ibiza 2005 1.9 TDI Sport 100 with the following issues: Large dent/scratch to both passenger side doors Minor damage to front...