Broken piston in Mini R56 - wear and tear or manufacturing fault?

I have a 2007 Mini Cooper S which has done around 62,000 miles. Last week, it began running very roughly and was noticeably lacking in power. I took it to a Mini dealer who noted that there was no compression...

What are tie rods?

I recently had new tyres fitted but the garage was unwilling to adjust the tracking as the tie rods were loose/worn. What are tie rods, should I be concerned and should I get these replaced soonest?

When should I change the cam belt on my SEAT Ibiza?

My 2009 SEAT Ibiza is coming up for its service and I have been informed a cam belt change is required. Is this right? I’ve only driven 25,000 miles and the books says it doesn’t have to be changed until...

Should a DPF fault on my Lexus 220D have been noticed during a service?

My 2009 Lexus 220D went into limp mode 100 miles from home when I was on my way to France on holiday. It was the DPF filter. This was after a major service a few days before and I wonder if the filter...

Dealer has reset mileage to zero after service - what can I do?

During a recent service on my 2010 Hyundai i30, the dealer told me that the digital instrument binnacle display was flickering and needed to be replaced under warranty. I was happy for the work to be done,...

When should I replace the cam belt on my Ford Fiesta?

My 2008 Ford Fiesta is due for its five year service. It has covered 30,000 miles and has been running perfectly. Can you tell me if there’s any know issues with this car? And when should I replace the...

Hyundai three year servicing plan - is it worth £650?

After reading your recommendations, I am planning on getting a 2012 Hyundai i10 from an approved Hyundai dealer. As it was registered before March I am unable to get the appealing three year service plan...

What's the best cleaning products for diesel engines?

The emissions warning light is illuminated on my BMW 5 Series diesel. My local garage has said it is due to carbon deposits in the manifold and wants more than £2000 to clean it. Can I do it myself? I...

What's wrong with my BMW 520d?

I have just had my BMW 520d Touring serviced at 33,000 miles by a local dealer, preceded by a warranty check, which found a leaking exhaust manifold and a faulty EGR. When I took it away, I noticed that...

When should I replace the cam belt?

Can you tell me when it’s wise to change the cam belt on my 2007 Vauxhall Vectra? My local garage says 100,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first. Do you agree?