How often should I have the tracking adjusted?

Over the years, with various cars, whenever I have had tyres replaced the garage invariably ask whether I want the tracking adjusted. How often would you suggest this is necessary? Every year; whenever...

Central locking problem with Vauxhall Meriva

We have just bought a Vauxhall Meriva (2010). The car is fine but we have a major problem - we can unlock all the doors with the central locking key, however when inside the car once you lock all doors...

Ford Focus DPF problems

I bought my Ford Focus in 2008 when it was approx six months old and had 6000 miles on it. I've done 77,000 miles on it now (six years later) and have had to replace the DPF three times: May 2012, Jul...

Intermittent power loss on Toyota Yaris

My Toyota Yaris automatic sometimes loses power when pulling away from a junction. It only happens in the first mile or so of starting and only started happening a few months ago. Any idea what might be...

Where can I get a replacement car key for a Honda Civic

I have lost one set of keys (remote fob & metal key) for my 2005 Honda Civic. The lost set is the one with the key number details printed on the electronic fob. The existing key I have does NOT have the...

Engine wear caused by garage negligence?

My sister in-law had her 2010 Volkswagen Polo DSG 1.4 petrol serviced at 50,000 miles by her local dealer last summer. A week later the sump plug along with all the oil fell out. She stopped as soon as...

I have a faulty turbo on my Passat - what can I do?

I have owned a Passat since new in 2009 and done 86k. The engine management system advises that the turbo is failing and it cuts out when accelerating uphill on the motorway. The garage says it is clogged...

How can I fit a CD player to my Mk1 Focus?

I am trying to fit an aftermarket CD player to my mk1 Ford Focus, but noticed I need a harness adapter to connect the CD player to the internal wiring. Which adapter do I need as I have found many that...

Ford Focus refuses to start

I 2005 Ford Focus will not start. I went to start it for work and had no ignition light, while a loud buzzing noise came from the fusebox area. The digital display says engine system fault and the indicators...

DMF failure on Audi A5 Avant

My three year old Audi A4 Avant ran out of warranty six weeks ago. This month, it's had great trouble knowing what gear it's in. It went in to Audi today who said the clutch is worn out and probably the...