No need to 'simmer' a modern turbo after a long run?

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 to ask them about it. In their reply they say: "modern...

Replacing a Volvo V70?

My parents have a diesel Volvo V70 estate 4WD. It is facing more costly repairs as bushes are wearing. They have a small farm shop and regularly carry or tow small loads 1/2 ton+ and tow a horse box occasionally....

Eolys fluid bag on 207

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 is highly toxic and carcinogenic. Peugeot can...

Can I use a wheel size of 185/60 R14 on my car?

I am thinking of changing my steel wheels for alloys and have found some at a good price. My current wheel size is 185/65 R14, but the ones I have found are 185/60 R14, will these be OK to use?

Should I remove my DPF?

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 when the sensors detect it has become 50% blocked....

Rejecting a new car for pulling to the left?

In March 2013 I purchased a new BMW 5 Series from a local BMW dealer. The car was delivered to the correct specification and all was well until I had travelled about 1200 miles (mostly on motorways) when...

Resetting the Nissan Note service indicator

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 local garage who said that they couldn't work out...

DPF warning light - what do I do?

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 side of snow, ice and floodwater so bought a 4x4....

MOT history has an erroneous entry?

I have just bought a car with a MOT valid until 10/11/13. It was carried out at a Halfords Autocentre.It showed a mileage 88,348 It had some advisories and I have a reciept from the same Halfords Autocentre...

My BMW has suffered turbo failure at just under four years

I have a 2009 BMW X3 2.0 diesel which is 3 years 10 mths old. It has covered 57,000 miles and the turbo has failed. Is there anyway I can claim from BMW as this may be a design fault. It is our of warranty...