New exhaust making humming noise

Our garage has just fitted a new rear exhaust pipe to our 2005 Fiat Panda. My wife is fed up because the car now has a humming noise, especially at high speeds. The garage checked for leaks by putting...

why are Mercedes-Benz using Renault engines?

I have recently discovered that some of the new Mercedes-Benz range are using Renault engines. I am surprised that I haven't seen anything about this in the motoring press. I am sure potential buyers should...

Cam belt change - should I replace the water pump too?

Should I replace the water pump on my Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 TDI when I change the cam belt? My main dealer says no but I'd like to be sure.

Fiat 500C - where's the aerial?

My wife owns a 2010 Fiat 500C (convertible for sake of clarity) and we would like a confirmation that the aerial is actually in the windscreen itself, and not any external fittings, nor any upgrade? My...

Peugeot service technical ability

My 2003 Peugeot 807 had a new engine after a cam belt failure with 87,000 miles on the clock. The dealer fitted the new engine and clutch and reported the old turbo was ok and refitted. The new engine...

Windscreen failures with Mazda CX-5

We have a late 2013 Mazda CX-5. Over the last four months we have had four windscreens replaced, with cracks up to four foot long. Dealer attributes failures to minuscule stone chips and cites minor chips...

What's wrong with my Audi A3?

We have a 2008 Audi A3 2.0 TDi which has covered 73,000 miles and is driven twice a week (90 miles on a motorway) with a couple of urban miles at either end. We have had it serviced by Audi all its life...

2005 Volkswagen Polo - should I fix or scrap?

I have a 2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 that has low compression on a cylinder, should I repair it? I have been quoted £500 and the car is worth £1500 in a working state and done about 100,000 miles.

Volkswagen Maps & More - how do I replace?

My daughter has lost her Maps & More GPS/Bluetooth Unit. She left it in a courtesy car and they can't find it. Volkswagen gave quoted me £341 to replace the unit. Any ideas where I can purchase cheaper?

Mk2 Golf problems

I own a Volkswagen Golf Mk2 with a 1.8-litre engine. I was driving the other day and the car just died without warning. I looked under the bonnet and there was no spark. I bought a new coil and distributor,...