The belt snapped on my Citroen C4 - should I buy the parts myself to be fitted by someone?

I can't afford the £1400 quoted for fixing my 2007 Citroen C4 after the cam belt snapped. Garage said they would have to send head off to check damage first. Is it worth me buying a new head myself and...

Should Volvo replace the boot struts on my Volvo XC60?

The gas operated struts on the boot of my 2012 Volvo XC60 are starting to fail, making a groaning noise. To replace them at a Volvo dealership is in excess of £500. A check on the internet reveals this...

Why is there no official Nissan recall on a widespread issue of broken air con?

I have two Nissan Qashqai, both under 10000 miles, just out of warranty and both with broken air con. Nissan is graciously offering 75 per cent contribution towards the parts. But I'm still left with a...

The emissions fix has ruined my 2010 Audi A3 - what should I do?

I had the emissions "fix" on my 2010 Audi A3 at the end of February and had nothing but problems since. Power has been altered dramatically and even to the point of cutting out on me a few times. I've...

My car misfires every few weeks - why does one spark plug always get oil on it?

Every few weeks I have to take the same spark plug out to clean oil off of it because it starts misfiring. Could you please tell me what the problem may be?

I only do short trips - should I trade my diesel Renault Captur for a petrol?

At present, I own a 2015 Renault Captur 1.5 dCi. I use it for short runs around town, with the occasional 50/75 mile trip. My son tells me I would be better with a petrol Captur. Do you agree with him?

Air-con failure after purchase - is it covered by the warranty?

In March, I bought a low-mileage (10,000) 2013 Porsche Boxster from a Porsche dealer, including - what I thought was - a rock-solid two year warranty. Initially, I didn't use the air-con (to save fuel)...

Discovered bodywork damage on manufacturer approved used car - should the dealer repair it?

I bought a manufacturer-approved used car in January of this year, from a dealer some distance away. Recently giving it a good clean, I discovered that the car has previously been in a minor bump (small...

Do you recommend using a higher grade petrol like Shell V-Power?

Having read your columns for many years I notice how you advocate the regular use of higher grade petrol. I have a Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI and inside the fuel door there is a label that says use 95...

Why does the filter warning light come up on my Honda Civic diesel?

I bought a Honda Civic diesel in October 2013 and have had filter problems for the past two months. I'm retired and don't drive long distances, so the filter icon lit up on the dashboard. When I took it...