Fuel rail problem with my X-Type

My X-Type broke down on motorway. The glow plug light on the dash started to flash, the engine management light came on and the car cut out. It had to be towed home. The OBDII codes read p0251, p0251+...

Replacing air-con parts on an Alfa Romeo 156

The aircon on my Alfa 156 is not working. The drive belt and pulley revolve OK but operating the switch does not engage the compressor clutch. The centre nut revolves OK with a spanner. If a check...

Heater covered by warranty on a Passat?

My 2008 VW Passat had a heater motor replaced by previous owner 2 years ago and now this has failed and VW say it is not covered under warranty, even though its just 2 years old. I believe this should...

Strange tyre wear on a Fiesta

I was wondering if you could shed some light on a problem I have with my Fiesta. First a little history. It's an 08 plate TDCi Zetec S. I brought it just over three months ago from a Ford Main Dealer and...

Ignition coming on of its own accord in my Peugeot 806

Peugeot 806 ignition won't turn off without brake pedal being depressed, then comes on again on its own when the door is opened - even without keys in.

What does the warning light on my Fiesta mean?

I have a 2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Tdci - I was driving along and all of a sudden I had power loss and a warning light on the instrument cluster, reading E.A.C Fail. The car would not drive over 30mph, and...

BMW turbo problem

BMW 520D 3 yrs 10 mths old 45,000 miles and new turbo. BMW paid for part and I paid labour costs £450. Been a BMW/Mini owner from over 20 years from same garage:1) is this about fair 2) no warnings given...

Ford C-MAX automatic transmission trouble

Had a loss of drive at start up in my 1.6 TDCI C-MAX, travelled 6 miles at high revs with 'transmission malfunction' light, then failed to make a hill. RAC turned up and fault had disappeared. Ford dealer...

What RPM should a Focus do at 70mph?

I've recently bought a petrol second hand 59 reg Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec, replacing a 52 reg 1.6 Focus LX. When cruising at 70mph in 5th gear the engine sits at just over 3000 revs and feels like its straining,...

Who is liable for fault on my Audi A4?

I bought an Audi A4 on 02/11/2011 from Midlands Motors in Birmingham. There was a 2 year external warranty offered. Approx 1 month & 400 miles ago the ABS & the Traction Control lights came on. I rang...