Water ingress to boot

I purchased this vehicle new from a local dealer just over three years ago. Over the last 18 months I have returned it to the service department on four occasions, because of large quantities of water...

Merc ASSYST oil change recommedation 16k miles, should I do interim changes at 5k intervals ot 8k?

I recently took a chance on a high mileage 07-reg Mercedes-Benz E-Class 280 CDI (103k miles at three years), based on your hypothesis that oil degrades less with very high mileage driving. The car has...

Remote control key needing reset?

Key with a remote control fell in the water. I dried out the key, changed the battery and it's still not working - I need to open the car manually with key as the remote is not working.

Small end failure

I have a Ford Focus C-MAX 1.8 TDCi Zetec 48,000 miles with small end failure. I bought the car from a main dealer as a Ford Demostrator at 10,000 miles so the mileage should be correct. The first two...

Peugeot 207 - Clutch

I am thinking about buying a Peugeot 207 HDI 90, but have read many reports regarding problems with clutch judder. How significant and wide spread are these reports? I do not wish to part with money only...

Headlight problem

My Mazda headlights (main beam and dipped) stopped working the other day, but I still have sidelights. I checked the fuse and it had blown. I got a new one and replaced it but the fuse blew straight away...

Replacing a Mazda6 TS2 diesel engine - any pitfalls?

The original engine in the car has developed a loud knock soon after turbo replacement. Mazda agents have said they cannot determine the cause without stripping down. I cannot afford this! Paid £7000 for...

Vauxhall Vivaro is flood damaged

Unfortunately I got my Vauxhall Vivaro stuck in a 3ft puddle. The van cut out in the middle of the puddle. I managed to tow the van home and park it on a hill, to helpp drain any water that may be caught. I...

Diesel Fuel Pump failure

My 1.5-litre Clio diesel is four years old, with 68k miles on the clock. I have been advised that the fuel pump has failed internally sending metal filings through the fuel injection system. To rectify...

SEAT Altea has done 20,000 miles, does it need a new alternator?

I have a SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI 2006, which has done 20k miles. The alternator warning light was making a faint glow on the dash. I took it into the SEAT dealer and at first they couldn't find anything wrong...