Supermarket fuel vs independent suppliers - which is best?

Last week you advised against supermarket petrol. I have long been confused about this issue. I have been told by one chap who was 23 years in the oil industry that refineries supply to large numbers of...

Vauxhall insignia engine emission filter flashing light

My Vauxhall Insignia emission filter light is constantly flashing. At first the light came on with 'code 55'. I researched this and did as advised by driving over 2000 revs to clear it. The code 55 disappeared...

Stop-start problems with new Honda CR-V

I have a new Honda CR-V, with 5000 miles on the clock. Is it normal for the stop-start not to work and the low battery sign to come on?

Has my Peugeot 308 got a timing chain problem?

A few days ago a message "Depollution system faulty" appeared on the dashboard screen of my Peugeot 308. The "engine block" warning symbol was also on. As a precaution my local garage did a code check...

Is my Range Rover susceptible to keyless theft?

After debating about buying a soft top (and seeking your input) I have swapped my trusted Land Rover Discovery for a 2014 Range Rover Sport. I am very happy with it but I have two questions you may be...

Non-starting automatic - how can I fix it?

I'm having problems starting my mk2 (1979) Honda Civic 1.6 Auto. Sometimes, when I turn the ignition key the starter motor fails to turnover. All ignition lights are illuminated. I move the auto gear...

Volkswagen Golf suffering from clutch judder

I have recently purchased a 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDi with 18,000 miles on the clock. Since driving it regularly I have noticed significant vibration through the clutch (particularly in lower gears)....

Mitsubishi Shogun won't engage gears - what's the fault?

Yesterday my 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun was running absolutely fine. Today, I came out and the gears felt a little stiff. Now I cannot get it into drive at all. Any ideas?

When should I change the oil in my Astra?

After much deliberation I've finally changed my less than impressive Toyota Auris diesel for a new Vauxhall Astra. I decided to get the new 1.6 CDTI whisper diesel, which is proving to be a fantastic engine...

Peugeot 406 diesel smoking and misfiring when cold

When the engine is cold in a morning, my 1999 Puegeot 406 2.2 diesel misfires and blows clouds of blue smoke. It eventually clears, but this is happening quite regularly. I have had the injectors tested...