BMW 3 Series causing strange noises

I own a 2001 BMW 3 Series E46 and there is a strange noise coming from the rear of the car when I drive at through roundabouts or when the weight gets transferred to the left side. Any idea what’s causing...

Unexplained warning light on Citroen C5 - what does it mean?

I have a strange warning light on my Citroen C5, which looks like a soft verge with a car is leaning on one side. I have looked through the owner’s manual, but cannot seem to find the meaning. Secondly,...

What's causing the knocking noise on my Skoda Yeti?

I have a knocking sound from the front end of my Skoda Yeti. The noise rises above engine and 'normal' suspension noises over undulating road surfaces. It has been an on going problem to me and the dealer...

Volkswagen Golf making knocking noise

My 1998 Volkswagen Golf (Mk4) has been making a loud knocking noise. I have replaced everything on the front suspension imaginable, but the noise persists. The noise starts on the front left suspension,...

Where can I go when the dealer says nothing more can be done?

My nine month old Volkswagen CC has been to the dealer twice with a knocking noise from the rear, but the mechanics say nothing can be done and I will have to put up with the problem. I don't feel safe...

Front suspension knocking

The offside front suspension of my Seat Altea makes a soft knocking noise when going over rough road surfaces, manhole covers, sleeping policemen etc. I reported this to the dealer last year, but was told...

Bought an Aston Martin Vantage with leaking shock absorbers - should the dealer repair these?

I have just bought a 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster from a dealer who trades from his house. I wasn't able to have the car professionally inspected, which was probably a mistake, but have now had...

What is causing the increase in suspension spring failures?

I consider myself extremely lucky that when the spring broke on the front offside suspension on my Mondeo I was just backing out from my drive. No doubt potholes and speed bumps had finally taken their...

What is causing a knocking sound from the rear of my Mini One?

I have a 2008 Mini One that has only done 26,000 miles, and in the last eight months it’s had to have both rear link arms replaced at my local garage. It has in the last month developed a knocking noise...

Should front springs be replaced in pairs?

Earlier this year my Vauxhall Vectra Estate was found to have a broken front road spring. My local main agent advised me that it was customary for both engineering and safety reasons to replace the springs...