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.

What's causing my Peugeot Partner van alarm to go off?

I’m having problems with the alarm on my Peugeot Partner van. I think someone pressed the central locking button on the dash (the one with the padlock) and now every time I open the door or start it the...

Faulty anti-splash valve on Renault Twingo

I own a 2009 Renault Twingo with 26,000 miles on the clock. A few weeks ago it developed a problem with the refuelling system and discovered it had a problem with the anti-splash valve. I took it to a...

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...