Buying a Mitsubishi Evo X - are there any known issues?

I am about to take the plunge on a Mitsubishi Evo X - FQ 360. Is there any mechanical issues I should be aware of?

DMF failure after 4 weeks - who should pay for repairs?

I bought a used Mazda 3 a few weeks ago from a Hyundai dealership - it was apart exchange. I have found out today from my (heroic) mechanic that the dual mass flywheel is breaking and due to the severity...

Vauxhall Combo lacking power - should I remove the DPF?

My Vauxhall Combo van is suffering from a loss of power and black smoke. The engine light is also on and no garages can solve the problem. I have a suspicion that the DPF is not doing what it should, can...

Smelly Ford Focus

My colleague's 2008 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi has suddenly developed a an awful smell inside. Carpets are clean and nothing has been dropped on them. Smell dissipates when blowers are on full blast. Any ideas?

Why are my sidelights not working?

Any ideas on why he near side sidelights on a Renault Kangoo Van 2010 will not work?

Volkswagen Golf takes 15 attempts to start - what's wrong?

I own a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Bluemotion. The car turns over and starts, but then only runs for five seconds before stopping. I will then have to turn it over 15 times before it starts again. What’s...

Audi A5 - Fault Side Assist

I own a 2012 Audi A5, but have suffered constant problems with the ‘side assist’ on the right hand side – it keeps going off on its own. My local dealer told me to wait for software update - which came...

What's the downside to re-mapping a car?

I am thinking of re-mapping my Jaguar XF 3.0D diesel. I've been told that the torque will increase from 369 to 449 lb ft, with an associated increase in bhp from 236 to 327. They also claim a small improvement...

Doors refuse to lock - what's the fault?

I have just purchased a 1999 Vauxhall Vectra 2.5 V6. It was a cheap car that had a few problems, which have all been fixed apart from one – I can’t lock the doors. It looks like the car was broken into...

Toyota Yaris making strange noises - what's the cause?

I have a 2001 Toyota Yaris 1.3 with 154,000 miles on the clock. I recently noticed a different engine noise when in the higher gears; the frequency/sound/tune/vibration of the engine changes from normal...