BMW 320d cutting out

Picked up a 320d SE 2007 (07) yesterday, anyway today it's started causing me problems, obviously I've phoned up the garage, they've given me a car whilst they get it in the garage on Monday. I'm just...

ABS malfunction

The brakes seem to lock and grind on release when breaking at low speed. The pads and discs have recently been replaced, therefore I suspect an ABS malfunction. Braking does not seem to be otherwise impaired....

Freelander 2 starting problems

When I press the starter button the engine sometimes fails to turn over as if the battery is low. It may take 2 or 3 attempts till the engine turns over and starts normally as if the battery is okay.

Windows won't demist - what could be wrong?

I currently own a Vauxhall Corsa D, Design, 09 plate. Since the onset of the cold weather I have been experiencing issues with firstly condensation forming on all of the windows on the inside of the vehicle...

Red engine system warning light

I have an engine system warning light come on in my 55-plate Focus TDCi (red cog like with exclamation mark in centre) any ideas please? Car has done just over 93,000 miles and was going to get belts change...

Volvo S60 hot start problems

I have bought a car today, drove it 28 miles to a supermarket and went shopping. Came back out after approx 45 minutes and the car would not start. Had to call out breakdown and he managed to get it started...

Brand new car broken down and no fault found

Brand new car delivered in October, chosen because of unsurpassed reliability record on warranty direct and JD Power data. Driven towards the Alps, 2200 miles on the clock, for family ski holiday on...

Ford Focus in-tank fuel pump

The in-tank fuel pump in my July 2009, 1.6 Petrol Ford Focus failed on 26 December 2012. The AA transported the car 140 miles to my local independent garage who replaced the fuel pump at a cost of £406. As...

Vauxhall Meriva electrical problem wipers and horn not working

I have a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva. First of all the horn started playing up and would only work occasionally, then it stopped all together. Then the wiper jets started working only now and and again, then...

What happened to overdrive gearboxes?

I have a Discovery 3, which has been an excellent vehicle but has a plethora of gears. Older cars had 4 speed with overdrive on 3 and 4, which effectively made for 6 gears. Why do we not have cars with,...