Why couldn't Halfords help with the battery on my 1959 Austin Healey?

As the cranking speed of my 1959 Austin Healey's starter was getting very low, I drove round to Halfords and asked them to test the battery. Their meter said ‘battery unserviceable', so I shelled out £75...

DPF and Turbo failure on my Focus

The engine failure light came on in my 2008 Focus 1.6 TDCI and i discovered it was the additive for the DPF filter, which needed to be topped up. But I chose to have it removed. The night before it was...

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...

Why won't Skoda offer this software and shim adjustment for Roomster drivers with DSG problems?

I was interested in the letter from MG re problems with his Skoda with 1.2TSI and DSG box. Having bought a Roomster in December 2010 with the same engine and gearbox, I can understand his problem with...

Why do you say that modern cars have a 7-year lifespan?

You state that a car is designed to last a maximum of seven years. If this is the case how do you explain the huge number of cars on the road that are far older?

DPF problems after recall on Volkswagen Golf

My Golf TDI GT Sport 170 was recalled and repaired due to fault with the Piezo injector. Three new injectors were fitted. I have had problems ever since and the dpf light is on every day - I take it...

Can this air conditioning fault on my Mercedes-Benz 600 be fixed cheaply?

I own a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC. My local Mercedes-Benz dealer refilled the air conditioning gas and I was informed that there was a fault on the compressor cylinder which would cost around £1000 to...

Why has my Clio suffered an expensive "pump break-up" fault?

I have a 2006 Renault Clio 1.5 diesel. I have been told I have "pump break-up" so metal particles are everywhere. I need two new injectors and two need overhaul, and also a new pump, pipes and the fuel...

Problems with recent purchase - who will pay the bill?

I purchased a nearly 3 year old Citroen C5 tourer from Evans Halshaw (Rotherham) for £9500, along with a 2 year inspection, service and MOT plan at a cost of £270. I got delivery on 27th Feb 2012. The...

Trevor King fixed my Mercedes-Benz A Class ECU transmission fault - many thanks!

My 30,000 mile A Class, serviced by Mercedes-Benz, suffered the dreaded ECU transmission fault warning light. The Mercedes garage informed me that a repair would cost £1700 and, if it was the gearbox,...