Blue smoke at car startup every morning

I realised my 306 TDI was not accelerating beyond 100km/h. On arrival, the car had some difficulty starting. My mechanic then recommended we replace the following - Fuel filter Fuel Pump Serviced the...

Vibrating Jaguar S-Type transmission

I have a Jaguar S-Type 2.7 Diesel Automatic, 05-plate with 77k miles. There is a shaking/vibration from the transmission when it is accelerating between 40 to 50 MPH. Once the car has reached between...

Tyre pressure sensor valve failure

I have had two tyre pressure sensor valves fail in the last year (cause seems to be corrosion)- great inconvenience but no blow-outs so far. I am concerned about long term safety of these devices -...

2002 Passat consuming too much fuel

My 2002 1.9 TDI Passat estate 130 occasionally cuts out when started from cold (usually on pulling up at the traffic lights) and is slightly heavier on fuel than it used to be. Now get around 37 per...

2009 Mondeo clutch problem

I've got a 2009/59 Mondeo diesel - 140hp 2-litre, manual, Titanium X. I bought it from TC Harrison in Peterborough at 10,000 miles; they had previously owned it as a directors' car. It now has 34000 miles. At...

'Tappy' Alfa Romeo 156

I have an Alfa 156 which was running sweet except a bit tappy on cold start up. The noise lasts about 10 secs then is fine. I have replaced the cambelt as the car had 55,000 on the clock and nobody could...

My Ford Focus won't start

My Focus will not start at all and displays the error code P0251. Changed the fuel pump and a diesel specialist checked injectors. Confirmed in good condition. Fuel Metering Valve checked, found ok. Run...

VW Service Indicator

I have just had my Volkswagen Polo E serviced and I have been back at the garage twice because my service indicator comes on, indicating 600 miles countdown to the next service! Any ideas? My mechanic...

C-Class running in limp mode

I have an April 05 C220 CDI with sports pack and it stalled on me about 5 miles after filling up at Morrisons, with no discernible damage noise. All electrics appeared fine. Tried to restart immediately...

My Vivaro van lacks power

I have an 06 Vaxuhall Vivaro 1.9 cdti. Ive had this problem for a coulpe of years now - it's lacking in power. It is grand on the motorway but if going up a hill in 1st gear and reach 3000 revs and put...