Waxing after Supaguard - what products do you recommend?

I had my Skoda paintwork "Supaguarded" when I bought my car four years ago. Since then, I have washed it regularly with Autoglym but have not waxed it. I intend now to give it a good wax before winter...

SEAT Leon alarm and door lock problem

My alarm has gone off of it's own accord, with no outside influence, on a regular basis since late February 2012. This has happened on at least 30 days, once 14 times in a night. It has been in to my...

Astra steel wheel flaw

For the second time in a year immedeately after a tyre change I have had to replace a steel wheel due to a small flaw in the inner rim which leads to deflation. The tyre fitter acknowleged the stress of...

Multiple CV joint failures on an old AX

I have had multiple inner CV joint failures. Joint completely pulls apart. Have had three new drive shafts. First two failed within few miles of fitting (reconditioned units from Euro carparts). Third...

Volkswagen Tiguan coil spring failure

I have just experienced a rear coil spring failure on my VW Tiguan, fortunately it fell off in the garage. I have examined the spring and it looks like brittle failure due to breakdown of the protective...

Focus gearbox whine

I have just bought a 2002 Ford Focus, 1.6 manual transmission. It has 45k on the clock and is in good superficial condition. The problem that I have is that when idle in neutral an irritating mechanical...

Computer and fill-to-fill mpg figures differ significantly

When asking for submissions of MPG figures you state: "Work out your average fuel economy over the last month. You can do this from your trip computer consumption meter average, or you can do it on a...

How do I find the vin/chassis number on my car?

I have tried to look for my chassis number today and can't find it at all on my car, its supposed to be on windscreen and under bonnet I believe but its not, what does this mean? Where else could it be?...

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...

Replaced seats in MINI ONE & now airbag light comes on & requires resetting

I replaced seats in my 2002 MINI One. Purchased from parts place in Leicester. Upon replacement, airbag fault light was illuminated & installer put car on computer & reset. This has now happened twice....