When did BMW start installing DPFs in the X3?

I am considering buying a BMW X3 2.0D SE. Could you tell me when the diesel particulate filter was introduced to this model.

Electrical gremlins in a 206

My wife's owned from new Peugeot 206 has now been passed on to our son. The rear wiper now comes on for a few sweeps when the doors are opened. It also stops wiping in various positions. The garage seems...

Air flow problem with a Corolla?

I have a 2003 Toyota Corolla D4D - the air blower is working very poorly and the aircon is rubbish too. I understand that the aircon may be out of gas - but what do you think is the problem with the blower?

How can I soften the suspension on my T5 minibus?

Can I do anything to soften the ride on my recently bought 2011 Volkswagen Transporter minibus? It is the nine seater basic model, which I bought in France. The front seats are OK and the middle seats...

Will a later parcel shelf fit an earlier SX4?

My father has just bought a Suzuki SX4 (08 registration). We need a second hand parcel shelf for it and have found one at a salvage yard over the internet. The one we've found is on a 61 registration...

Air Conditioner - how often should it need re-charging?

My 2009 i10 had it's fourth annual service recently. At the same I asked for the air con to be checked as it didn't seem to be cooling down at all. They reported that the air con had no refrigerant in...

Reverse is gear hard to find - can you help?

I've had my new i10 style for about 6 weeks and quite often I find that reverse gear can be quite difficult to engage, I often have to pop it into first gear lift the clutch a tad then go back to reverse...

What's causing the knocking noise on my Skoda Yeti?

I have a knocking sound from the front end of my Skoda Yeti. The noise rises above engine and 'normal' suspension noises over undulating road surfaces. It has been an on going problem to me and the dealer...

Emmissions system warning light coming on - what's the fault?

The emissions control system warning light keeps coming on when I drive my Audi A6. The lambda sensor has been replaced but the problem still persists. What could be the most likely cause? Also how much...

Air bag failure

My wife had an accident yesterday. Her 2011 Toyota Yaris struck a tree, flipped into the air and somersaulted across the road coming to a stop on top of a ditch. The car is a complete wreck, but miraculously...