How can I tell if my brake pads need changing?

At the last service (33K) my front brake pads were replaced and the rears reported to be 70% worn. Given the previous rate of wear, the rear pads will need replacing at a little over 43K miles; it's now...

Is the Duster going to suffer DPF issues?

Would you foresee any likely problems with the Dacia Duster dCi 110 4x2 diesel engine, e.g. Particulate filter, DMF and exhaust gas recirculation valves? The vehicle received positive reviews from James...

ABS light comes on intermittently on a Focus

I am having a problem with my ABS light on my 2003 Focus. It comes on sometimes and off sometimes. Some days it is on throughout the whole journey. I don't want to pay a local garage just yet. I wanted...

Repairing broken MINI seats

Hello, I have a 2004 Mini One, and both of the seats have now lost the function to slide forward to let passengers in the back seat. The seat backs still move forward, but the seat base stays in the...

TPS Issues

I have recently experienced a problem with my 1999 Fiesta - where the engine dips and sometimes stalls when cold, but more recently it has become much worse to the point that its almost impossible to drive. I...

Wheel wobble on CR-V

I have a 2006 petrol CR-V which I am experiencing wheel vibration between 50-60mph. I have had the wheels balanced and the tracking checked which has helped but I can still feel the vehicle vibrate between...

Cam belt replacement due on my Golf at 40k?

Martins of Andover have recommended, from their records rather that a check on the vehicle, that we replace the cambelt on our 58 VW Golf Match TDI 105 (1896cc), which has done 40,000 miles. Do you agree...

When do I service my car?

I have a VRS 2011 coming upto 12 mnths old. I was told it's two years before first service - manual says 12mnths or 12000 miles -I've only done 2500. What's right?

Transit keeps overheating

I have Ford Transit and use it to transport personal possesions to France. It is 3280 Kg GVW and was fully loaded on our last trip. On the return journey on Sunday if I went over 70 mph the water temperature...

Gear stick doesn't spring back to neutral

The gear stick on my 2004 Seat Leon no longer springs back to the neutral setting when pushed/pulled out of gear; it has lost all elasticity so that you have to fully guide it into a gear. So, going...