What might have caused my 320d injector pump to fail?

Have just had the fuel injection pump on a 2000 BMW 320D replaced at a cost of £2,500. Trying to find out if BMW's recall on the fuel pre-delivery pump in 2004 applies to my car. Also, I know my pre-delivery...

Buying an exhaust for a Golf

I've been quoted £803.53 inc. VAT for the middle section of a Golf 1.6 exhaust with cat and 2 lambda sensors. There is a rebate of £186 on returning the old unit, making a total of £617.53. This seems...

Independent Assessor - where can I find one?

I would be grateful if you could recommend an independent engineer in the Newcastle upon Tyne area to assess the build quality issues I am experiencing with my Evoque.

Lights failed on a Grand Voyager

The lights on my dash started flashing so thought bulb was gone but have since found out that this is not the case. First it was only drivers side lamp not working but now it seems to be every light on...

Fixing a Peugeot 107's slipping clutch

Can you advise on a slipping clutch problem on a 2007 Peugeot 107 with 20k miles on the clock? I have read that its a common problem with some saying its a simple matter of adjustment and others (our local...

Warning lights flash on when I brake in my 307?

When I brake the warning light for ESP comes on followed by the ABS light. When I turn off the ignition and restart the car the lights go out until I brake again. I have had the brake linings checked and...

Tickover is too quick on our Golf Plus?

Our Golf Plus, 2008, 35k, has been Volkswagen serviced from new by Volkswagen but it has a problem. The tickover starts about 850 (fine) but soon moves up to about 1,100. This makes the car a bit too fast...

Confusion over insurance claim after damage.

Last November I had a bit of a freak incident in my partners new Golf. I was pulling into a petrol station forecourt when a large chunk of concrete which was in a pothole pivoted under the wheel and got...

Petrol smell in a Zafira?

I have a Zafira 1.6l club, 2008, 42k, which I have owned since one year old. Now and again there is a smell of petrol in the cabin. Usually when after it has been on the drive overnight. Not when driving....

Vectra diesel feels as though it is running on three cylinders

Bio have a 53 plate Vectra CDTI. It seems to feel as if it is running on three cylinders, but seems to clear when you put your foot down. There are no fault codes when plugged in and the chap that plugged...