Intermittent rattle from engine

My 11 month old Volkswagen Golf GT 1.4 DSG has for several months had an intermittent rattle from the engine. It is more audible from the passenger side but this may be due to the sound bouncing back of...

Why won't my Astra start?

I was driving my 2005 Vauxhall Astra (automatic) up a small hill and it started to struggle. All the dash lights came on and pulled over. However, after turning the engine off, the car wouldn't start again....

Why is the transmission in my Defender so clunky?

I bought a 2012 Land Rover Defender from a main dealer at 9000 miles. It has now done 15,000 miles and the dealer has improved the issue slights, but cannot eradicate it. The dealer has improved the...

Ford Focus air con problems

I hope you can help. I have a 2004 Ford Focus with air con, which has suddenly stopped working properly. It has developed a fault whereby the air con works for 10 mins then stops. I’ve had the system serviced...

Why isn't my air con working?

The air con on my Rover 75 has stopped working. I've had the gas checked, but there's no problems there. Any idea what the issue might be? ot blowing cold, full of gas, can anyone please advise what...

Why is my Focus leaking diesel?

I have a Ford Focus 1.6 Diesel (2012) which occasionally drops fluid over my driveway. Initially I thought this was oil, but after a service they could find no reason for it. As it has just happened...

New clutch has failed - do I claim against the shop or manufacturer?

I bought a clutch kit recently from a local parts shop. I had the clutch fitted by a local mechanic, but started to have problems almost immediately. After a few weeks I was unable to drive the car (unable...

Why won't my Corsa start?

I own a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, which refuses to start. I tried to start the car today, but the ignition did not make the usual 'clicking' noise when you turn the key. Instead all that occurred was the radio...

Cam belt failure at 83k miles - who's responsible for the repairs?

I own a 1999 Ford Fiesta and a local independent garage has serviced/MoT'd the car regularly from new and we've relied on their judgement as to what should be done. The car's cam belt was replaced by this...

Why has my oil warning light come on?

My 2010 Nissan Micra has done 15,000 miles and had three services with a main dealer. Two weeks ago I took the car to an independent garage for its fourth service, but when I got home the oil warning light...