Manufacturer contribution towards repair

The Volkswagen emissions scandal is going to cost them billions. Does this mean that their policy regarding contributions towards repairs is to reject all requests, no matter what the circumstances are? My...

Audi 2.0 TFSI excess oil usage

Having checked your site when I bought an A5 with a major oil problem (the independent dealer has subsequently gone bust) I went to my main dealer (Sheffield Audi) who was great and agreed with Audi to...

Problem with turbo on a Mazda 6

My car has just gone and found out on here, probably bearings gone in turbo. Is there a cheaper fix for this problem?

Electric parking brake motor

The parking brake fault light came on a couple of weeks ago. It stayed on for 20mins and then switched off. As as precaution I called Audi who suggested the car be booked in for a 'diagnostic'. I took...

Bought a car at auction with a cat problem

I bought a Polo for £1000 at auction. The engine cuts out when optimum temperature is reached and won't go. Black smoke comes out of tail pipe. Robinsons, my local Volkswagen dealer, say the car requires...

Expensive repairs to a Fiat 500

I am being quoted over £2000 for repairs to my Fiat 500 which is less than 4 years old, has full service history and done only 35,000 miles. I believe the larger items are known faults rather than wear...

Nissan Micra airflow sensor

I have just had a new Air Flow Sensor fitted to my Nissan Micra and the engine light will not go off. Does this mean the sensor is faulty or the garage have not done the work correctly?

Ford Focus dual mass flywheel failure

The dual mass flywheel on my Focus 2002 TDCi 68k miles is failing. My very experienced mechanic estimates at least £800+ to repair, but advises against this route as diesel fuel pumps are known to fail...

Repairing 307 SW parking sensors

The rear parking sensors rarely work on our 2007 Peugeot 307, is there a more cost effective place than the Peugeot dealership that we could go to to get these repaired?

Repairs to black plastic bumper

There is minor damage including one very small hole to the unpainted thick black plastic rear bumper cover on our Toyota RAV4. Please can you recommend any products with which I can make DIY repairs?