Rear wiper failure on brand new Skoda Roomster - how should I proceed?

Within 10 days of taking delivery of my wife's new Skoda Roomster in December the rear wiper failed. Skoda couldn't arrange repair in the week before Christmas, so it was booked in for 27 December when...

Where can I have my Vauxhall Astra's ABS sensor replaced cheaply?

I have a 2007 Vauxhall Astra SRI with a faulty ATE Teves Mk 60 ABS sensor. Vauxhall is yet to confirm that this part is in the car but the symptoms match. Can you help me as I understand you have helped...

What is causing my daughter's Ford Ka to over-rev when idling?

My daughter has a 2004 Ford Ka. It has developed an intermittent fault whereby it will often over-rev when idling or rev in "pulses" as if someone is fanning the throttle. It has now also started running...

Where can I have a Volkswagen Golf ESP fault repaired cheaply?

I have a 2007 Golf 1.4 which I've owned for around four years. Last month the ESP light showed on the dashboard and now I find that the warning brake light has also highlighted. My local mechanic has informed...

What could be causing my daughter's Ford Ka to over-rev when idling?

My daughter has a 2004 Ford Ka. It has developed an intermittent fault whereby it will often over-rev when idling or rev in "pulses", as if someone is fanning the throttle. It has now also started running...

Why is my friend's Volkswagen Passat opening all its windows when left unattended?

My colleague has just purchased an ex-demonstrator 2012 Volkswagen Passat estate and he has had problems with the windows opening when the vehicle is parked overnight or left unattended. Any ideas?

Where can I get an electrical component for my 1990 Rover 216?

I have enjoyed owning my Rover 216 GS1 Auto since new in 1990. It is maintained by a local independent garage. Back in 2004 I had stopped in a long traffic jam locally, and switched off. I could not get...

Why does my friend's Skoda Roomster lock him inside?

A friend of mine has a Skoda Roomster that is spacious and comfortable, but has a number of idiosyncrasies. On occasions it locks all the doors with him inside and all the electric windows become inoperable....

Can you suggest how we fix water ingress problem in our 2003 Volkswagen Passat?

My son has a 2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI and a 1997 Polo 1.4 16 valve. Both cars suffer from the same problem, namely water leaking into the front passenger footwell. Can you possibly suggest a reason...

Why did my wife's 2010 BMW 118d catch fire?

My wife's 2010 BMW 118d Coupe automatic caught fire under the bonnet last week and completely burned out. Fortunately, she evacuated in time and called the Fire Brigade, but the car is a write off. It...