What has caused this engine fault on my 2006 Golf GT?

I purchased a Golf GT 1.4TSI 170 new in July 2006. Last July an engine warning light appeared. It was diagnosed as a faulty timing chain, which was replaced. My mileage was 58,736. The local dealer carried...

Faulty Twizy seat

I bought a new Twizy on 18th May. On getting home found back seat faulty, it had been ripped from attaching rivet. Rang the garage (who I'm pretty sure new of the fault all along) and they said that they...

Customer damage

I supplied a £7000 1996 Mazda Bongo campervan to a lady who happily test drove it along with her nurse friend on the day of delivery. It was a tad slow to start, so I advised, and paid for a new set of...

Faults found in second hand vehicle bought less than 48 hours ago

I bought a second hand minibus less than 48 hours ago. Queried sluggishness and black smoke coming from the exhaust with the buyer on the drive home (over the phone), he said if it was something like the...

Why doesn't my warranty cover fuel tank breather fault?

I purchased an extended warranty when I bought a 2008 SEAT Ibiza Ecomotiv from a dealer. The breather to the fuel tank is leaking, and I am told this is not covered by the warranty and that I need to replace...

Warranty doesn't cover Ford Ka faults - must we pursue the trader?

Two months ago my wife purchased a 2004 Ford Ka from a commercial seller. The car came with a 3-month RAC Warranty. In the meantime, the heater will not switch off and there is significant play in the...

Problems with a new van

I bought a van three weeks ago and it developed a fault. I took it to Ford near me and left it with them for 2 days and they said there was a problem but they don't know what it is. I took it to the Ford...

What rights do I have regarding my faulty car?

We bought a new (2011) Volkswagen Polo, within a year it has developed an injector fault, the dealer has fixed the car. What compensation could we reasonably ask for, extended insurance? Are there any...

My new 508 has a fault

I have just taken delivery of a brand new diesel Peugeot 508 SW. It arrived with the towing eye cover missing. This was pointed out to them by me and a replacement was sourced and fitted within 5 hours....

Are there any known faults with the Mercedes-Benz SLK 320?

I have seen a 2001 Mercedes SLK 320 for sale with 53,000 miles, two owners and FSH for £6495. Can you tell me if this is a fair price and what are the most common faults are with this car? It would be...