Does the Land Rover Freelander 2 suffer from DPF problems?

My father is about to change his Land Rover Freelander 2 for a new car and has offered me his old car. I am very tempted by this kind offer as it will give me a bigger and more versatile vehicle for my...

Volkswagen Touareg - engine clatter

My 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is starting to make a clatter on start-up, which lasts for 30 seconds. My local dealer has said that nothing shows on diagnostics and once running the car is fine. Can you offer...

Engine whistle on Nissan X-Trail

I bought my 2011 Nissan X-Trail about nine months ago and it's still under warranty. However, over the past few weeks, I've noticed an engine whistle which is getting louder. Is this a problem and does...

Audi A6 air leak - how can I fix it?

My Audi A6 2.5 TDI takes ages to start. I suspect air in the fuel line. Any ideas where this might get in and any tips on fixing it? I

Fiat Punto starting issues

My Fiat Punto regularly has trouble starting, especially on cold/damp mornings. It makes a sort of metal grinding noise. I have had a new starter motor which hasn't resolved it. I find it is better if...

Ford Mondeo DPF problem

The engine management light on my 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI came on last week so I took it to an independent garage and they said the code indicated "DPF efficiency" and that they would try some additive....

Why does my car make a clicking noise when starting?

My Ford C-Max has been making a loud clicking noise when starting. I thought it was the starter motor, but the car starts OK apart from this loud clicking noise coming from the driver's footwell. Any ideas?

Should I get an early MoT?

I'm a little confused by the new MoT system, I normally drive a new car not needing an MoT, so I'll be going through this for the first time in a while! I'm fairly confident that the car will fail, so...

Can I tow a trailer with a CVT transmission?

From my limited research, it seems as if all small automatics with CVT transmissions are classed by their manufacturers as unsuitable for any towing. Is this correct? Are there any type of small automatic...

Buying a used car - diesel or hybrid?

I have been driving a Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI for five years and it has been the best car I have ever owned. Now, at 165,000 miles, I am getting the intermittent power drop fault which may be due to variable...