Why does my engine coolant light come on when I tow my caravan?

I own a 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0. When towing my caravan the engine coolant light came on with loss of power, after a minute or so the power returned and the light went off. After pulling into the caravan...

How do I get rid of the 'water in fuel' message on my Jaguar XF?

I recently changed the intercooler on my 2010 Jaguar XF and now I'm getting an intermittent warning message which reads 'water in fuel, consult handbook.' How do I get rid of this message?

I can't open my boot of my Mercedes-Benz E Class electrically - is this a known fault?

I've got a Mercedes E320 CDi and I've started to get warnings on my dashboard display concerning the left and right hand rear number plate lights and third braking light. The frequency of these warnings...

What is the cause of the knocking noise and black smoke when I drive?

I have an unusual problem with my 1981 Toyota Hiace. In the six years that I've owned the car it has started burning sump oil and revving out of control on three occasions. Each time was on main roads,...

What's causing the heavy start on my Renault Megane?

I've just bought a Renault Megane 1.6 petrol. When I start the engine, it starts but loses power at first. It needs a bit of accelerating to keep the engine running. I have changed the spark plugs already,...

Why is my Renault Trafic emitting white smoke and going into limp mode?

My Renault Trafic 1.9 DCi glow plug light comes on and goes into limp mode. It also wont rev over 2000 and emits lots of white smoke from the exhaust. Can anyone help?

Is there a known issue with blocked injectors in the Citroen DS4?

I have a 2011 Citroen DS4, purchased two years ago. Since January, the engine light keeps coming on and the car will go into limp mode. I had the emissions filter 'fixed' in January by the dealer from...

What's the best way to start my standing 1996 Ford Mondeo?

My 1996 Ford Mondeo been standing for three years. What is the best way to approach starting it again? I've fitted a new battery but it didn't start. The previous owner said it needed a fuel pump and I'm...

BMW X3 triad of lights, 4X4, ABS and Brake

I have a 2006 BMW X3 2.0d sport, bought through finance. I've had it since 2014, but since the DPF issue I seldom use it. In the first quarter of 2015, I used it on a long run but noticed an intermittent...

My Mercedes-Benz SLK has had various faults recently - should I extend the warranty?

I have a four year old Mercedes-Benz SLK with 19,700 miles on the clock. I've owned it for a year and it has been covered by a warranty, which has now just expired. So far, it has had a new RPM sensor,...