BMW 3 Series causing strange noises

I own a 2001 BMW 3 Series E46 and there is a strange noise coming from the rear of the car when I drive at through roundabouts or when the weight gets transferred to the left side. Any idea what’s causing...

Bought a used car from a dealer, but it keeps braking down - can I demand a refund?

We brought a 2001 Volkswagen Polo two months ago from a dealer. After one month it broke down with a clutch problem, we informed the dealer and he said that they could fix it at a price, but we would have...

Buying a used car with low mileage – are there any mechanical issues I should be aware of?

I am thinking of buying a 2008 Hyundai Getz 1.4 petrol from a private seller. The car has very low mileage (5500 miles) and comes with a full service history. Is it a problem that it has been used so little...

What's causing the fuses to blow on my Nissan Micra?

Whilst driving home, I noticed the indicators on my 1992 Nissan Micra had stopped working. The lights had stopped too and I was forced to pull over and change the fuses. The car worked fine for a day or...

Failed gearbox on Jaguar XJ8 - can you recommend a specialist to fix it?

My son has inherited a rather old Jaguar XJ8. Unfortunately the gearbox has now failed, a common fault with this model I am told, and I need to find a specialist or owners’ club to get the car going again....

Unreliable handbrake on Vauxhall Corsa

My daughter in law has a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, which has been suffering with a dodgy handbrake for a few weeks. Yesterday, the car rolled into the vehicle in front and caused damage. The main dealer claims...

When should I change the cambelt on my Ford Fiesta?

I have just acquired a 2006 Ford Fiesta 1.2 petrol with 60,000 miles on the clock. When should the cambelt be changed? I will only cover 3000-5000 miles a year.

Will the brakes and steering still work, without the engine running?

Can you tell me if the brakes and steering will work without the engine running on a Vauxhall Zafira? My car has run out of petrol and my friend has suggested free-wheeling it down a hill to the local...

Should I repair my car or scrap it?

I have a Volkswagen Golf estate that’s covered 88,000 miles. The car is a diesel, with a DPF, but I haven’t had any problems bar a hole in the engine block. The question is, is it worth replacing the engine...

Engine problems with T25 camper van - what's the cause?

I’m having some problems with my Volkswagen T25 camper van. It has started misfiring and losing power; the RAC cleaned the jets and things improved, but it’s still not running right. I’ve drained some...