Jack the Tripper

I'm running a current model 1.4 Jazz (it's my 4th Jazz) bought new in January 2009, serviced by main dealer with 38k miles now on the clock. I noticed a rattling noise on start up when cold that reduced...

Why does my new KIA Venga smell of diesel?

I traded in my Peugeot 207 SW for a Kia Venga 1 diesel, which is a nice car and I'm happy apart from one thing: there is a distinct diesel smell in the cabin. I took it back to the dealer and left it with...

What could be causing my Vauxhall Meriva to 'shudder' when turning left?

I bought my Vauxhall Meriva 10 days ago and it has a few problems. The steering shudders when driving and when turning left. There is also a rattle on the left-hand side and the left indicator does not...

How much does a booster pump and fuel filter for a Land Rover Freelander cost in the UK?

I have a Freelander 2002 TD4 and live in France. A problem has happend and the mechanic has said that I need a new 'Pompe de Gavaje avec un filtre gasoil' which will cost 450 euros. He said it may take...

Air of the dog

I have a Mazda MX-6. My aircon is possessed by the devil. When I drive the car around town, the aircon works perfectly. When I drive more than 20km, normally above 120km then the aircon stops blowing cold...

Carp on footprint

I am nearing the replacement of the original runflat tyres of my BMW 520d. I find the ride quite firm and wonder if changing to normal tyres would help this. Do you have any recommendations? For some time...

Excess baggage?

Can I disable the passenger side airbag of my Hyundai Coupe? I am under 5ft and have heard it’s dangerous, even fatal if they go off.

Assault on battery

I have an Accord Estate with 11,000 miles on the clock. I don't use it every day and sometimes leave it for a week. Up until three weeks ago I had no problem starting, but now if I leave it for more than...

Pressure crooked

I have heard that the 2.0 TDi (PD) engine in the 2005 VW Passat has a tendency for the oil pump drive to fail suddenly at around 70,000 - 90,000 miles. Is this a known fault? If so, has it been rectified...

Pleasant recollection

Regarding all the bad publicity of Toyota, I took my Yaris into West Riding Toyota in Silsden, west Yorkshire this morning for recalls on accelerator pedal and seat belt pretensioners. I was out in 55...