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...

What's caused a total brake failure on my Peugeot 406?

I just suffered a total brake failure on my Peugeot 406. I pumped the brake as fast as I could and yanked on the handbrake, then the brakes went back to normal. My mechanic friend thinks the master cylinder...

Why is my Ford Mondeo TDCI producing blue smoke?

I have a 2.0-litre 2002 Ford Mondeo TDCI 130BHP and had a message saying 'P2339 Cylinder #4 above knock threshold' on the ECU diagnostics check. The car starts fine, but is giving off a lot of blue smoke...

How do I get the hub off my 2001 Ford Focus to change the wheel bearing?

I recently bought a 2001 1.4 Ford Focus. I was told the near side rear wheel bearing was shot. I've tried to get the hub off, but it seems to be welded on there. Any ideas?

How can I repair my Vauxhall Corsa so it passes the MOT emissions test?

My 1999 Vauxhall Corsa just failed its MOT on emissions. I can't afford to let the garage put it right so I need to have a go myself, but I have no idea what is causing the problem. How do I find out?

Does my 2000 Skoda Fabia really need a new power steering pump due to containing the wrong fluid?

I've been told by a mechanic that I need a new electronic power steering pump in my Skoda Fabia (2000). The reason for this is that he thinks the wrong type of power steering fluid was put in before. Apparently...

Why's my Opel Omega pulling to the left when I brake?

I have a left-hand drive 2003 Opel Omega which has done 50,000 miles. I have owned the car from new and it has been dealer maintained. In March 2010, upon braking, my car was pulling to the left. I had...

Does my newly-rebuilt 1999 Ford Focus have a thermostat fault?

I have recently rebuilt a 1999 Ford Focus 1.6 SE silver top engine, which runs very nicely. When the thermostat opens, the bottom hose gets nice and hot, but after a higher speed run the hose goes very...

Why have the suspension air bags on our Mercedes-Benz E-Class blown out for a second time?

What causes rear suspension air bags to explode? One blew out on our 2006 E-Class Mercedes-Benz before we replaced both rear shocks, and 12 months later it has happened again.

Why won't my friend's Ford Focus start?

My friend has a 54-plate Ford Focus TD. He stopped the engine one day and it has not started since. That was six weeks ago. Up to now, six fitters have looked at it and don't know what it is. The car just...