I'm having steering problems after having a new rack fitted - is it related to having a new sensor?

I've just had a new steering rack installed, and then had to have the power steering sensor replaced. Now a warning light comes up on the dashboard and the steering is heavy at low speed and light at high...

Why is my Jeep Commander's power steering stiff after towing a caravan?

After towing my caravan with my Jeep Commander for a day, the next day I find that the power steering is very stiff and seems to grind for about 200 yards. Then all seems OK. Any ideas why?

Should Ford contribute to the replacement of my S-Max's steering rack?

The steering rack on my Ford S-Max recently failed and cost me £1300 to replace. The car was just out of warranty by six months and only has 26,500 miles on the clock. I bought the car when it was a year...

Does our 2002 Vauxhall Corsa need a new steering rack?

We have an 02 plate Vauxhall Corsa 1.2. It was three years old when we bought it and from day one, I have found the steering to have "stiction". We took it back to the Vauxhall dealer, who assured us that...

Is the Toyota Auris prone to faults?

I've just had my Auris serviced at two years and 17,200 miles old. On collecting the car I was told that it needed a new steering column. The assistant told me "It's ok, Toyota know about it. We normally...

What's causing my Vauxhall Vectra's power steering to fail and 'knock'?

I have a Vauxhall Vectra CDTI 150 2005 model. I have a problem with the power steering pump, which works intermittently. On start up it either works or it doesn't, and when it doesn't work the pump (electric...

What's causing my Ford StreetKa's steering to stiffen up?

I recently bought an 04-reg Ford StreetKA from a dealer. One week later the power steering failed. I stopped as I thought I had a puncture. It was like driving a tractor. I started the engine again and...

Will Mercedes-Benz contribute to the cost of repairing my 2006 ML320's steering rack?

My 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Sport has developed a leak of power steering fluid from the steering rack after four years. They have said the steering rack should be replaced at a cost of £3000 plus labour,...