Is there a known fault with the engines on 1-litre Ford Fiestas?

We have a 2016 1-litre Ford Fiesta. A red engine light came on, so we booked a service at Halfords. They stated that there's an internal sensor that is not accessible and the engine is no good so would...

My Volkswagen T-Roc kangaroos at low speed, is there a remedy for this issue?

I have not long bought a brand new Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 manual. I find that when cold and pulling away in first gear, I get the kangarooing problem. I have informed my local Volkswagen dealer about the...

Is there an inherent oil pump defect on the Mazda CX-5?

My wife has recently purchased a second-hand Mazda CX-5. We now have an oil pressure warning light (which sounds a serious problem) and despite two oil flushes it's still appearing. We are now being advised...

I've heard horror stories about the Ford Transit Euro6 engine - are these true?

I'm thinking of buying a new Ford Transit Custom, but have heard horror stories about the new Euro6 engines. Tales of faulty injectors, constant limp mode, high AdBlue consumption and warning lights requiring...

How do you start a car with a dead battery?

My mate's Rover 75 won't start. It keeps making a clicking sound when he turns the key and his battery has gone completely flat. It wont start and you can't bump start it because it's an automatic. Do...

My Ford Focus ST needs an expensive repair for a known issue - can I claim the money from Ford?

My 2013 Ford Focus ST experienced uneven engine running in December. A Ford dealer traced the problem to the engine wiring harness - a problem for which the car was recalled in the USA. The harness was...

My 2013 Ford Focus needs a new engine - what are my consumer rights?

My 2013 Ford Focus 1.0 suffered engine problems at 58,000 miles. Ford has diagnosed that it needs a new engine. Ford know this three-cylinder engine has problems, so what are my consumer rights?

My 2010 Nissan Juke suffered the common gearbox fault - it's out of warranty, but is there anything I can do?

My 2010 Nissan Juke developed a major gearbox problem (CVT) which would cost over £4000 to repair. The car is unsafe now, and I've since seen on the internet that this is not uncommon. I've been in contact...

My Nissan Qashqai has multiple issues but it missed a service - Nissan refuse liability, so what do I do now?

Over the last couple of months I have had continued problems with my car due to excessive oil consumption, loss of power. I've also been told that the engine needs replacing due to piston ring slotting...

Is a Smart Roadster a future classic?

Is a Smart Roadster Brabus a future classic?