Exhaust fumes in the cabin of an old car

Recently there is a strong smell of exhaust inside the car when starting up. I have had the exhaust looked at and have been told there are no leaks and it appears to be OK. The smell goes after a few minutes...

Ford Fiesta keeps cutting out.

My 1996 Ford Fiesta Encore keeps cutting out! As I approach a junction or set of traffic lights, I slow down, go down into 1st or 2nd gear and then once I've stopped the engine cuts out. I know for definite...

'Check Injection' Renault Megane

I have a 53 plate Renault Megane and it keeps showing 'Check Injection' on the screen, along with the service light. It revs at the slightest touch and drives much quicker. When I stop the car and turn...

Toyota RAV4 gearbox problem

I have a 56-plate Toyota RAV4 diesel that has covered 43,000 miles. I have noticed particularly first thing in the morning that there is a problem changing gear; firstly if it is cold the gear lever is...

DPF problem

I have just been quoted £2300 to replace the DPF filter and EGR valve on my 2007 Fiat Multipla diesel. The car has done 10,000 miles in a year, the majority of which were in the city but with a 100 mile...

Light Alloy Wheels? Not necessarily!

Just before last winter's snowfall I had a set of Michelin Alpin 205/55/16 tyres fitted to my BMW E46 320d Touring, on BMW supplied new 7x16 steel wheels. That was great, since I did not once find myself...

Whining noise after replacement alternator

I recently had the alternator replaced on my Golf 1.4 Match. It now has a whining noise, similar to a fan belt slipping, when the engine is running. This noise becomes higher pitched when accelerating. Could...

Rover 75 oil leak after head gasket replacement

I have just had the head gasket replaced on my Rover 75 1.8 turbo, including a replacement number 4 piston. It's now leaking oil. Mechanic says engine and gear box has to come out now. Any ideas on where...

Considering an LPG conversion

I have just bought a 2005 CRV 4x4 and I am considering converting to LPG. Can you please tell me how safe it is? Can I switch from LPG to petrol if I cannot get to a garage when on a long journey? Is...

ESP warning light

Could you confirm email address for VW UK Customer Services (due to 059B Brake Pressure Sensor elec fault in circuit on 2004 Touran 44K)