Renault Espace won't start again after stopping

I have a 2004 Renault Espace petrol. It always starts from cold but sometimes when you stop it wont restart. The engine turns over but won't fire. If you leave it for 10 minutes it then starts. It's a...

Audi A4 losing power

My Audi A4 1.9 tdi has suddenly started losing power. It still drives but is very sluggish. There's no smoke coming from the exhaust whatsoever. I've changed the diesel filter but there has been no change....

Zafira diesel particulate filters

I recently had to have a new DPF fitted to my Zafira 1.9cdti (120bhp). It has been on the car less than a month and now suddenly the car goes into limp mode and I get a fault code which relates to the...

Problem with VW Polo electronic gear box

I have a Volkswagen Polo and I have had problems with the vehicle not responding to the accelerator following a period after the vehicle slows down. The vehicle has done less than 10,000 miles and had...

Broken turbo on a Saab 9-3

There is a blue smoke trail on acceleration in my Saab 9-3. It does clear a bit. The engine light is on and the turbo has now stopped working. Can I run it without the turbo or can I take it off?

Which fluid for my auto box?

I would like to know if I can use CVT NS2 fluids for my Nissan Primera 1999 model transmission fluid, I found it difficult to get CVT NS1 that is specified but I have gotten CVT NS2. Kindly advise if i...

Changing a Fiesta cam belt

I'm an ex mechanic, been out of the motor trade for 15years, but continued with engineering in industry. Do I need any special tools for the cam belt change, like locking pins etc? Never done one on...

Tracking problems on a Peugeot 207

I've owned my Peugeot 207 since April 2011, and its been back to the dealership a number of times nw in an attempt to resolve an ongoing issue with the tracking. The car clearly pulls quite noticeably...

Vauxhall Meriva power steering problem

I've had a Meriva with no problems for a few years, yesterday the power steering went and I can barely move the wheel. I've read its a common fault and that some Vauhall dealers have agreed to fix them...

Engine problems - what should my questions be?

I bought a new VW Tiguan in August 2010. last month the car engine light and EPC light went on an the car just had no revs. VW dealer came to pick up the car. it has been in the workshop now for a month...