Technical Questions Answered
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I have recently purchased a Mazda 6 2.2 TS2 Diesel. With Full service history. The DPF light has come on at 65,000 - The dealership has adviced this it...
I recently bought an ex-motability Mazda 2 (2009/41,000miles) from a reputable dealer from whom I've bought cars before. They were more than willing to...
I have owned a Sept 2010 1.6TDI Skoda Octavia with the dry 7 speed DSG gearbox from new.
Currently it has about 44,000 miles on. I like the car "it does...
My Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi 05 plate runs rough when cold - like a petrol car 'missing.'
It's OK when accelerating. I have had the glow plugs changed but...
First one is that there is a ticking noise on the engine when idle, (I have recently had the water pump changed).
Second one is my Exhaust Emission Light...
I recently purchased a BMW 320i SE which has daytime running lights which I am told by the dealer that you cannot turn off. I understand why you might...
Front sunroof sticks when closed and opens like a rocket when it decides to open. Rear sunroof works perfectly.
My car - a Peugeot 307 - was running perfectly and as its a 2.0-litre diesel I put it in for a cam belt change at 91,000 miles. The car came back and didn't...
My 2006 Bora has developed a problem with the boot. It won't open, not even with the key. Garage fixed the micro switch, but do not understand why it won't...
I have BMW X1 and for the last 2.5 years have had no problems, however when I start the car now I get a coiled coil indication on the dashboard that disappears...
My car always runs with the temp gauge on 1/4. Last night coming home, it kept going up to 1/2, then the fan came on and it went back to 1/4. This went...
I own a 2011 Skoda Fabia VRS. The car was registered in January 2011. I purchased the car in May 2011. The car had done just over 1000 miles and had been...
My local mechanic, who has been pretty good with my cars so far, is strongly suggesting that the timing chain be replaced now at its 150,000 mile service....
I have been told by the Ford dealer the reason my glow plug light isn't coming on is that the weather is too warm.
I looked for the fuse for the glow...
I am the driver of a new Audi A6 diesel, which has stop-start. I was concerned about an abrupt engine stop after a long or hard drive, and emailed Audi...
Had a repair for the diesel pump on my Audi A6 after the car broke down. Garage said on restarting the engine that cam belt went. On top of bill of approximately...
I am now facing the third replacement of the Eolys fluid bag on my Peugeot 207. This is a serious issue if I am to believe my Peugeot garage - this stuff...
I purchased a second hand 2008 (58) Mini One (petrol) two months ago from a private seller. Everything had been great for the first few days until the...
I bought an Audi RS4 from Leicester Audi in March 2012. I quickly noticed an intermittent juddering from the brakes so contacted the dealer. They told...
I've owned a Suzuki Grand Vitara since Oct 2012 - It is now out of warranty. I live in the Yorkshire Dales and I'd had enough of getting stuck the wrong...
I have had a Mazda garage examine a noisy central locking deadlock. Mazda changed solenoids but the noise remains. Mazda won't do any more. I have been...
I am hoping you can help me. I am trying to reset the service indicator "flashing spanner" on my 11 plate Nissan Note, 1.5 dCi. I had it serviced at a...
I recently bought a BMW 330 for £4800. On way home the engine management light came on. The dealer was informed and he more or less said its how you drove...
I have driven my Laguna DCI GT for 12 months now and never seen the DPF regenerate. I have been told by my local Renault dealer that it only regenerates...
Last year my Nissan Micra had a problem with ABS and corroded wiring. Estimate £2000. After much to-ing and fro-ing Nissan agreed to authorise a fix on...
Technical Questions: Engines
I have a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 CDTi van with 95,000 miles on the clock. It has been running fine but after having been parked up and not run for a few...
I took off the engine cover and behind it were items labelled 'Delphi'. Should I be worried, please?
When I decelerate or down-shift when approaching lights or turning a corner, the car surges. I've been told by the service department at a Nissan garage...
Technical Questions: Gearboxes
I have owned a Sept 2010 1.6TDI Skoda Octavia with the dry 7 speed DSG gearbox from new.
Currently it has about 44,000 miles on. I like the car "it does...
I have a VW T4, 1993, with auto gearbox. It has irritating problems - will not change into 3 on demand (moving the gearshift) for instance, though it...
Technical Questions: DPFs
I've owned a Suzuki Grand Vitara since Oct 2012 - It is now out of warranty. I live in the Yorkshire Dales and I'd had enough of getting stuck the wrong...
A Mercedes salesman has told me that a Mercedes diesel is OK for short distance driving - but reports in the press say that a diesel engine is not good...
Technical Questions: DMFs
A friend of mine has a 2002 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 litre petrol and the clutch burnt out. His garage replaced it and presented him with a £1200 bill due...
I have a 3 year old Mondeo 2.0 TDCI with 65,000 miles on the clock. I do around 18,000 miles per year and have a 40 mile round trip for work each day....
Does the crank sensor read the flywheel - ie, if the flywheel is worn would it tell cam sensor that the timing is out?
Technical Questions: Suspension
I am thinking of buying a new SEAT Leon. The model/trim I would like only has sports suspension. Would this give a hard ride on long journeys eg UK/France/Spain.
My 54 plate E270 has had a noise from the front offside when going over bumps ever since purchase 11 months ago.
The Mercedes-Benz main dealer has heard...
I like my 2004 Z4 but would like it more if it had a softer ride. It has Bridgestone runflats 255 35 18 on the back and 225 40 18 on the front. Would...
Technical Questions: Bodywork
If you keep an older, more rust prone car outside, does a cover really work? Is it a replacement for a garage?
I own a silver Toyota Corolla saloon, and am having trouble removing some stubborn stains from the bodywork. My mechanic tells me they were most likely...
I bought a new Mercedes E200 two months ago which I need to keep for many years. What is the best way of protecting the paint and body work?
