Most recently answered technical issues questions

I drive a BMW X3 (registered 2011) with Pirelli Cinturato P7 run flat tyres, which I find very noisy, can you suggest a quieter tyre for this vehicle?

The heater/air con in my 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK is either very cold or full-heat, with no in between. As soon as I click the individual control to 'on', (provided the otherside is also 'on') it goes to...

Embarrassingly, while distracted, I put some Redex Stop Smoke in the diesel tank rather than in with the oil! I expected the car to stop working quite quickly, but I only had a engine management light...

I would like to buy a new Limited Edition Astra but they only come with 19 inch wheels and I was appalled at the cost and limited availability of this size of tyre. Do you think it is worth buying this...

My local garage has told me that I need a new dual mass flywheel + clutch Kit for my Vauxhall Vectra, at a cost of £800. I called Vauxhall customer services and they told me to have the car inspected by...

When pulling up to a stop, the revs on my Ford Mondeo (2005) sometimes rise. It also does it when stationary, before returning to idle. Any idea what this could be?

I cannot decide whether I need to fit winter tyres to my Nissan Pathfinder (2006) or a decent 4x4 tyre. Basically I am looking at either the Michelin Latitude Cross or the Nokian SUV G3. Will the Michelin...

I own a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, which has done 34,000 miles. A few weeks ago the car developed a misfire and my local dealer charged eight hours at £80 per hour. The diagnosis is a cracked piston ring and...

I have a 1992 Volvo 460 and the key will not turn at all in the ignition.
The steering lock has always been erratic, mostly not locking and a new key cut to code [no transponder] has not worked.
My local...

My sister was recently driving to work when the engine in her Audi A3 (2008) started knocking. It was taken to Audi who diagnosed a new engine was needed. The car has done 103,000 miles and is out of warranty,...