Is my Nissan Micra's engine problem due to an MAF fault?

I have a 2001 Nissan Micra K11 1.0. I've been experiencing really poor engine performance recently. It would start easy enough and idle OK, either cold or hot, but would not rev when I pressed the throttle,...

Should I buy a workshop manual for my Toyota Previa which has an ignition fault?

I have a Toyota Previa II 2.4i 16v Manual 1991 which would run very ragged after warming up. I was advised to get hold of a new coil and No.1 HT lead, which I did. Just before the new parts were put on,...

What can I do about my 2005 Citroen C3's starting fault?

I initially had trouble with my 2005 Citroen C3 automatic with stop/start not starting, and the garage advised a new battery, which when fitted was OK. Two years later the car started hopping and the dealer...

Why are my Citroen Xsara's temperature warning light and 'STOP' light flashing at me?

Had a bit of a scare this weekend when my 2001 Citroen Xsara's red warning light above the temperature gauge and the 'STOP' signal on the dashboard started flashing at me. The thermometer shows nothing...

Why did my daughter's Renault Scenic's windscreen wipers stop working in heavy rain?

My daughter was driving on a motorway in her Renault Scenic when there was a cloudburst and her wipers just stopped working until the rain eased off. Fortunately, she managed to pull in onto the hard shoulder...

Does my 2005 petrol Renault Scenic have an ignition coil fault?

I have a 55-plate 1.6-litre petrol Renault Scenic with a misfire. The dash display repeatedly says 'Check emissions' and 'Check injectors'. I had the vehicle plugged in and they told me it was a coil....

What's wrong with my Skoda Octavia's brake lights?

The other day I found that all three of my brake lights have stopped working. I've done the usual checks - fuse, bulbs. No other lights are affected - the indicators, reverse, fog and side lights all work....

Should Volkswagen contribute to repairing a starting problem on my Passat Estate?

My Volkswagen Passat Estate (petrol) bought new in March 2006 and now with 37,200 miles on the clock would only start intermittently. The vehicle has a full service history and always serviced by a Volkswagen...

My Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start. Does it have an electrical fault?

My 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start in the mornings. I've changed the battery twice, changed the alternator and both have been checked, no lights left on during night, but my electric windows...

What do you think this ignition problem is in my 1987 Karman Golf?

I have a 1987 Mk1 Karman Golf that cut out suddenly and I haven't been able to get it started since. I called out a roadside rescue mechanic who checked the distributor and rotator arm, and he cleaned...