Van won't drive after minor accident

I had an accident in my Vivaro 58 reg - only wing damage. The air-bag went off, it was replaced and repaired but now won't start. Fuel is getting to the fuel-rail, but not at high pressure. There's no...

Car key issues

The ignition key has the usual buttons to open and lock the car, also a key to go in the ignition. The key locks and unlocks the car as usual, but when I try to put the key in the ignition lock, it refuses...

Radio tuning problem with X-Type

I have an issue with my 2003 X Type Jaguar which is starting to drive me nuts! I have always been pleased with the X Type, my second, and my first diesel car. About 12 months ago the garage needed to...

XJ won't change out of park

The gear shift is stuck in park on my Jaguar XJ and won't release to find any other gears. An audible tone rings out when I try to engage another position. Can you help please?

Mazda6 Sport cuts out in freezing weather

During the one super-freezing weekend we had in February where the temperature reached -10C my Mazda6 Sport (09, diesel 2.0) consistently cut-out and wouldn't go above 2000rpm or 40mph. I spoke to my...

Alarm issues after accident

Recently involved in an RTA rear shunt to vehicle. After which the alarm keeps going off. Reported this to the garage and drive assist as a problem as did not do it before the accident. The car came...

stalling tendency on move-off Suzuki Swift

I bought my daughter a new Suzuki Swift two years ago. It is lightly driven, a good car, serviced regularly by main dealer. It has suffered from new from a persistent tendency to stall when moving off,...

Fuel contamination on belts

A faulty O ring seal caused diesel to leak from the fuel filter of my Octavia TDI estate for a couple of days. This in turn caused the auxiliary belt to fray. Is there a possibility that the timing belt...

Banging Fiesta suspension

My back wheel on the driver's side - there is a banging sound coming from it, checked spring etc. but can't see anything wrong. Seems to be worse when on a uneven road. Car is an 02 Fiesta.

aerosol tyre sealant

The new Boxster comes without even a half size spare wheel and only the dreaded aerosol can of foam to use in an emergency. I plan to drive in out of the way areas in northern Spain and Portugal and may...