Flashing oil light and grinding noise in my Focus?

Just organised a holiday in France to discover that the oil light in my Ford Focus (2001) flashes every now and again - usually if I need to brake heavily. I added a litre of oil two weeks ago and checked...

Power steering too heavy when stationary?

I have 2001 Cadillac DeVille Limousine. We changed the power steering servo pump, but we still struggle to turn the steering wheel when the car is stopped. It's easier to steer when I push the gas pedal....

Issues with my Mondeo turbo when towing?

When I tow my caravan and the engine is hot if I slow down then put my foot back on the accelerator it feels like "turbo lag" before the engine responds. Any ideas? It's only like this when hot.

Timing chain issues on BMW 118d?

I have a December 2009 BMW 118d with 50,000 miles. I've seen increasing reports on forums about the timing chains snapping to the extent that it seems inevitable on all models with this engine - people...

Engine coolant in with spark plugs - what could it be?

I've got a 2005 Ford Focus. A few weeks ago it started juddering and the engine light was flicking intermittently. My mechanic found lots of brown, horrid water in with the spark plugs, which were very...

Flat spot at 2000rpm in my Honda FR-V?

I wondered if you may be able to help me with a problem I have on my 56 plate 2.0-litre petrol Honda FRV. It has a very odd flat spot which manifests its self at about 2000rpm and again at about 3000rpm....

Fabia vRS consuming too much oil?

I bought a Fabia vRS in February and it has the oil usage problem. The had the consumption test done and was informed that it was to have the breather modification done. Since then the car is still using...

High turbo boost pressure fault on a CR-V?

I am touring on the continent with my 2005 CRV 2,2 CDTi (89,000 miles) towing a caravan, which I have done with this car since 2007 when I bought it. Cruising at around 50mph on the motorway the engine...

Tappet-like noise from the engine of a MINI?

My partner's 7000 mile Mini makes a noise that would have been regarded as tappets once-upon-a-time. Have you heard any reports as to problems?

Honda Civic S Type brake pads - replacement on a car we have just bought?

At the end of March we purchased a Honda Civic 2003 S Type car with 58850 miles on the clock, as part of the deal we had the car serviced and MOT'd at the same time. We recently noticed squeaking from...