Are there problems with Qashqai DPFs?

I'm looking to buy a Nissan Qashqai and the salesman at Nissan said that the 2nd generation of diesel particulate filters are now OK for low mileage. Is this true?

MINI Cooper S - ABS / DSC control unit

One of our company cars is an 07 plate MINI Cooper S with about 80,000 miles on the clock (mainly motorway). A colleague recently had a couple of warning lights show (the ABS and something else) whilst...

Subaru parts policy headache

My diesel Subaru Legacy Tourer has failed at 45000 miles (June 2008 reg) with a crankshaft bearing failure. The car is out of warranty and does not have a complete Subaru FSH so Subaru are refusing to...

What does Peugeot 206 error code P1351 mean?

I am trying to find out if anyone has the answer to this question. My daughter has a 206 1600 HDI. The car went into limp mode - it will not go over 3000 rpm, it runs OK, will drive through the gears but...

Ford Focus failure caused a serious accident

Have you had any reports on the catastrophic failure of rear stub axles on the mark two Ford Focus? Mine went last Friday, causing me to roll the car and leading to it being written off. Conveniently...

2003 Nissan X-Trail starting problem

When starting my Nissan X-Trail for the first time in the morning it starts first time, but without touching the throttle it starts to rev to 1500-2500. If I put the car in gear and move it 10 yards...

Rover Metro flatspot

Last year when looking for a very cheap run-around I bought a L-reg 1994 Rover Metro Nightfire which has the 1.1 K series carburettor engine. I now have 2 very low mileage and rust free 1994 Metros...

Should the brakes wear so soon?

What should I expect to happen after owning a BMW which is just 12 months old which has been found to need all discs and pads renewing? Mileage is 10,800 of which I have covered 3600. Did not use car...

Can I fix my glow plugs?

I am having a real problem with starting my car from cold. I have replaced the battery but it still doesnt like starting. The year is 2007 and it has done 90,000 miles. I have read that the glow plugs...

Just inherited a Polo that's sat in a garage for five years - what do I need to do?

I've just inherited a 2003 Polo, petrol engine, which was driven by my elderly aunt on very short journeys before she died in 2005. Following a long probate case I have finally inherited said Polo which...