My Audi A4 has been recalled for a potential plenum chamber fault, but it's already broken down. What are my rights?

I received a recall letter last Wednesday for a potential problem with my Audi A4's plenum chamber. Ironically my car broke down on Saturday and, according to the AA, it was caused by water corrosion in...

Do you know anything about 'Express Visual Checks' on the Volkswagen Scirocco?

I was recently 'invited' by my supplying dealer to bring my 10-month-old 170 BHP Volkswagen Scirocco TDI/DSG car in for what was termed an 'Express Visual Check'. The car has done 13,300 miles and is running...

Should Mazda contribute to the cost of repairing my Mazda 6's badly ground pistons?

I have been advised by the dealership I bought the car from new, that my 55-plate Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 petrol falls within a VIN range which is covered by a TSB, stating that some vehicles may experience...

Why does the flywheel recall for the Audi A3 only apply to the manual model and not the automatic?

I have a 2006 Audi A3 DSG Auto which has only done 46,000 miles. The car was stalling so Audi checked it on their computer and found no problems. Then they told me my flywheel needed replacing. I haven't...

Why won't Toyota retrofit a 'brake override system' to models in the UK?

I was reading an article recently which said that a number of car manufacturers will shortly be fitting brake override systems to all new cars. In addition, Toyota has also agreed to retro-fit the new...

Which Mazda 6 models were recalled with turbo problems?

Which Mazda 6 models were recalled with regards to intercooler or turbo problems? I've just had an oil leak inspected on my 2004 model and the mechanic thinks it may be related to this problem.

Toyotal Recall

Until recently, you used to extol the virtues of the Toyota Aygo, recommending the model to many of your readers who required a small 'green' vehicle. Your enthusiasm partly influenced me to buy an Aygo,...

Where can I find out about known problems with particular vehicles?

Having read your report I bought a used (55 plate) Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 diesel, and so far so good. But in your articles you often refer to a particular vehicle's manufacturer being aware of a particular...

Unintended incrimination syndrome

On 11 February 2010 I was driving my nine-month-old automatic Yaris on the A65 between Skipton and Ilkley in Yorkshire. As I approached some temporary traffic lights that were at red - with a queue of...

I have various unresolved issues with my Honda Civic Type-R. What should I do to have them fixed?

I purchased a new Honda Civic Type-R in July 2009 with 19 miles on the clock and a few cosmetic issues. It came minus rear parking sensors and mats as requested. However, there were a few dull wheel nuts...