Car battery Ah rating

Having had a battery replaced less than two years ago (due to a roadside breakdown), the new one has also failed. The one that was fitted at the roadside was rated at 59Ah whereas the Vauxhall main dealer...

Engine reluctant to start

Our Peugeot 107, seems reluctant to start. It used to start at the turn of the key but recently it either starts then dies or does not start at the first turn of the key. It is almost as if it is starved...

Loosing Coolant/ Water

I have a Peugeot 306 HDI Diesel. I changed the water pump yesterday as it was leaking water from the engine and that all seemed fine and then when the engine reached temperature water started leaking from...

Audi A3 losing coolant

I own an Audi A3 diesel on a 57 plate and coolant is disappearing. There is no noticeable leak and it doesn't appear to be mixing with the oil. Before I embark upon a costly garage investigation have you...

Sat Nav Repair

The Hi Line Sat Nav on my 2002 Rover 75 has developed faults. The position triangle has started to rotate as we follow the route, and the boot mounted CD drive will not power down when the car is locked....

Flywheel and clutch failure on Volkswagen Golf - is this a common problem?

I own a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.9 TDI Bluemotion and have noticed an unusual noise coming from under the bonnet. After some investigation by my local dealer, I was told that the flywheel and clutch...

Does the nine year lifespan ‘rule’ apply to my Jaguar?

I have a 2004 Jaguar XKR and knowing what 'they' say about vehicle ages, I am beginning to worry about the nine year lifespan for cars. The car is currently eight years old with 15,000 on the clock, am...

Engine light on - what does it mean?

What is the function of the engine symbol indicator light in the dash board ? Is urgent attention required, The engine and car show no visual problems

Struggling with ABS issues

I had my ABS modulator replaced 15 months ago - and then my front o/s speed sensor. But then the warning lights came on yet again - both front speed sensors indicated issues this time. Have now replaced...

VW Passat EGR warning light

I have a 2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI 130, and the emissions workshop warning keeps coming on. I was told by the garage that the error code reported is for EGR valve. I had cleaned, but this has had...