Refurbishing alloy wheels

The wheels on my RAV4 are looking scruffy and peeling. I have looked at powder coaters in Bromsgrove area but am confused reading all the companies. Should I have them done or not bother? I am just about...

Starting trouble with an Audi A3

I have just had my injectors replaced as part of a recall by Audi. They replaced the injectors but not the looms. Since getting the car back - when left overnight it is then difficult to start or starts...

Rough running Octavia vRS

I have an 07 plate petrol Octavia VRS with 72k on the clock. Recently it has begun to run roughly when the engine is cold. At idle it is probably best described as a slight misfire that can be felt from...

I don't want my car written off

I have a Toyota Yaris and have done only 35,000 miles. Someone knocked my car at the back of the bumper and my insurance company wants to write it off. Toyota Garage confirmed car is safe to drive yet...

Any idea how to get goodwill help for a problem with my Jazz?

Honda are refusing to help me with my Jazz Gearbox problem on a 54 plate at 80,000, a known issue on Jazzes. I was wondering if you can offer any advice on how to put pressure on them or shame them into...

Should I get a second car?

I have a 2006 E-Class 280 diesel estate with 120k miles which has proved an extremely reliable and comfortable car for our family use and annual long drive to south of france. Due to house move the car...

Old Audi won't start properly

I have an M reg Audi A4 which has a problem starting and then just dying. I start it again and give it some throttle and rev it for a half a minute and it keeps going and drives ok until the next time...

Turbo failure - have I any recourse?

I bought a new C4 Grand Picasso diesel car in 2009 and have now done 59000 miles. Every year I had got it serviced by authorised dealers but exceeded the mileage intervals (should have been every 12500...

I've had a problem with my S40 from new

I have issues with my S40, which it has had from new. Engine revs or surges at 1200 revs in first gear & reverse. Dealership says the onboard computer will put it right after about 3 months. 700 miles...

Insurance for two cars while selling?

My friend currently has a five and a half year old Fiat Panda which is for sale. The friend has also just bought a new Ford Fiesta. The complimentry insurance on the new car is drawing to a close and the...