Bored of Sensors

I have been reading some of your comments in the Telegraph online concerning VW ABS Pump failures. I own a VW Jetta first registered in March 2006, I have owned the vehicle since new and the car has been...

Gaseous exchange

Recently the emissions warning light came on in my 2005/55 Audi A4 TDI which has done 55,000 miles and always been serviced at my local Audi dealer. Upon inspection they said there is a leaking EGR valve...

Glow plug warning

Recently on the motorway I had to accelerate hard. All was fine until about 3,000rpm then there was a noticeable drop in power and the glow plug warning light appeared. I stayed on til I had time to...

Clear Windscreen

Bought a car 2 weeks ago, and someone in their wisdom decided to apply either intentionally or not, wax to the windscreen! (before my purchase) - looks maybe like an accidental runoff ? Anyway, every...

Lexus hybrid failure

I have a RX400h, 2007 with 94,000 miles. Owned the car from new, full dealer history. I had a fault coming up on the dash saying 'hybrid system failure' and a VSC code. Car now in the Lexus dealers,...

Catalytic Conspiracies

Is it correct that, although lean burn technology offers better fuel economy and lower emissions, the EU compels manufacturers to fit catalytic converters instead, using up such rare and valuable metals...

Total engine failure, Good will from VW ?

The engine of my 56 plate 1.4 TSI Golf has suffered complete failure. It has 41,000 miles on the clock in under 5 years of careful driving and has a full service history through the dealership. Surely...

Driving Problems when towing

In March I was towing my horsebox with one large horse and a very small pony when the car all of a sudden blew out black smoke and accelerated to 4,000 revs, the car was covered by warranty so went back...

Squawking clutch

I bought a 58-plate Mondeo 1.8TDCI with 8,000 miles from a Ford Direct dealer with an unlimited mileage warranty for 2yrs. The car has been serviced at the specified intervals at a Ford dealer and is...

Vanishing water

There's water loss somewhere, but I can't find out where. No visable signs of water loss. Engine runs well and there is plenty of power. No mayo in the radiator, but I have to fill up with water every...