Mystery bleep from my Mercedes-Benz C220's dash - what is it?

I have a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI. Over the last week a single bleep has started emit from the centre console area every four to five minutes. This happens both with the radio/CD player on and off....

Pairing an iPhone with a newer car

I cannot pair my iPhone 4S with the phone system in my 3 year old (59 plate) Tiguan. The local VW dealer advises that the bluetooth module will have to be replaced - cost £380. Are there any cheaper...

TomTom adaptor for Giulietta

I own a new Giulietta fitted with a Blue and Me mounting for a TomTom device. However, just before I purchased the car I bought a new TomTom 825. Do you know anyone who makes adaptors that will connect...

I can't pair my iPhone with my Skoda hands-free kit - can you help?

I have been having trouble getting the Bluetooth hands-free kit on my Skoda to accept my iPhone. Skoda confirmed that it wasn't compatible. I wasn't happy and persevered, speaking to a chap who rang as...

Catalytic converters failure - any advice?

My Jaguar XJ sovereign 2006 TDVI auto has done 54000 miles and both the flexi hoses failed. The dealer said that you have to get new converters as changing flexi hose is not possible, which is rather...

Why don't all manufacturers fit Bluetooth to cars?

Can you explain why relatively few manufacturers fit Bluetooth as standard on all their models? It seems that for most new cars you either add it as an option, or it's simply not available. With mobile...

Who is responsible if an RAC Trackstar tracking device flattened the battery on our Porsche Carrera?

I bought a new Porsche Carrera 2S four years ago and we fitted a RAC Trackstar device. This work was carried out by a local RAC Franchise as we live in Guernsey. Subsequently we have had four years of...

Is there any way of repairing VAG Bluetooth systems that don't work with popular phones?

Do you have any advice for owners of VAG group cars fitted with Bluetooth that will not work with 85 per cent of all mobile phones? rSAP seems to be a Nokia-only system and it is impossible to connect...

Does my new Audi A3 have the Bluetooth extras I asked for?

I took delivery of a new Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDi 170 S Line on 1 September. This is my third A3 and in all I have been very happy with the model. When ordering the new car I decided to go for several...

Can I upgrade my BMW E93's iPod interface to select contacts more easily?

Can I upgrade my BMW E93's OEM iPod interface so that it operates like my OEM Bluetooth interface? The Bluetooth directory allows me to select from my phone's address book by initial letter. I can turn...