Noisy central locking - can I have it fixed?

I have had a Mazda garage examine a noisy central locking deadlock. Mazda changed solenoids but the noise remains. Mazda won't do any more. I have been stranded once, when the RAC managed to free the door....

When should my warranty start?

I have put a £100 depost on a Volvo S40 2.0D S 4dr with Arnold Clark Motorstore, Oldbury branch. I was impressed by Volvo's safety features and the combined mpg of 48.8 for this 2.0ltr car. I am also...

Extended warranties?

I have a three and a half year old Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6. Do I buy the manufacturer's own extended warranty or the luxury care one with Warranty Direct?

Which car to replace my Skoda with a long warranty?

The warranty on my Skoda runs out in June this year. In December the rear windscreen wiper packed up. My Skoda dealer confirmed I needed a new windscreen motor, which was ordered. I gather these motors...

Transmission fault 2 months out of warranty - what is a reasonable offer?

My main dealer serviced Qashqai+2 2L diesel automatic has a rear transmission fault requiring replacement. It was noticed two-months after the three-year warranty expired (37,000 miles no towing). The...

Extended warranties and dealer servicing - what's the law?

Volkswagen Approved Warranty (via Mondial Assistance(UK)) have informed me both during recent telecons and via email that the extended warranty they are offering to renew for my vehicle (first taken out...

Peugeot 207 - leaking coolant shortly after buying?

I bought a used Peugeot from a reputable garage a week ago. It's a three year old car with low mileage. The garage would not service the car but checked it over prior to resale. The brakes were squeaking...

New car or five-year-old Octavia estate?

Six years ago I bought an 03 plate 1.9 diesel Skoda Octavia Estate for £6k with under 80k on the clock. It now needs replacing and I don't know whether to go for another 5 yr old equivalent Octavia estate...

BMW has a steering lock fault - can I claim the cost?

I have owned an 07 BMW E91 since new. It is now 6 years old and has done 34000 miles. A red steering lock light has come up on the dashboard, although the steering lock is working fine. I have taken it...

Do you have to have a Hyundai or KIA serviced at a recognised workshop to keep the long warranty?

I read about the long warranties on Hyundais and KIAs. Do you need to take your car to the dealers to keep the 5 and 7-year warranties? I also read about Volkswagen Polo 1.4s having premature bore or piston...