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?

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...

Why does our SEAT Leon keep stalling?

A few weeks ago you correctly identified a broken pollen filter that was creating an awful smell in my son's 2002 SEAT Leon. After the garage spent ages farting about without any result, he and a friend...

Oil warning light - what does it mean?

The "Oil" warning light (mot the oil can icon) has come on in my Seat Ibiza. I was driving to the airport to catch a flight when this happened and is stick in the long stay car park. What do I do when...

ABS fault on Audi TT

I have an Audi TT 2007 2.0-litre. It has ABS fault. Garage says new pump unit might be needed. Horrendous cost. What are the options please? New or repairable? Where to go and what ball park costs to expect?

Why did my car hit my neighbour's house?

My Volvo V70 was parked on my home drive when I started the engine put on the brake and selected DRIVE from PARK, After doing this the engine raced the car forward - braking appeared to have no effect...

can I swap the wheel around on a 4x4?

I have a set of summer and winter wheels and tyres for my Dacia Duster Laureate 4x4, which I bought new in June 2013. I've done 8000 miles on the summer wheels and tyres (all alloys) and will want to change...

Used car has soft brakes – should I still buy it?

I am in the market for a used car and recently took a 2011 Mazda 2 Activmatic ( 27,000 miles, Mazda Approved) for a test drive and noticed that the brakes were vague and not sharp at all. There didn't...

Buying an economic automatic - what would you recommend?

I have recently changed my journey to work and wonder if I should change my car. I have a 2004 Toyota Yaris 1.3 auto (based on your previous recommendation for a much longer commute). Whilst the Yaris...

Vauxhall Astra - fault code P2279

I bought a Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI two years ago from a main dealer. Last June the fault code P2279 appeared. This was an air leak and was told it needed a new inlet manifold, which was replaced at the...