Changed change

The handbook of my 2005 VW Touran 2.0TDI DSG states that the cambelt should be changed every 80,000 miles. However my VW dealer is now advising me that VW has revised this to every 4 years of age, regardless...

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...

Ripping yarn

Honest John, some good feedback for a very common and dangerous problem with the SAAB 9-3. My suspension spring sheared and went through the tyre and brake pipe at speed. This is a very common problem.

Gnawed sprocket

The timing chain of my 2005 Zafira 2.2 Design needs replacing after 45k miles. Vauxhall is quoting me £720 to have this 'problem' fixed but it appears that it may be a known problem affecting the z22ye...

Difference of a pinion

I have a 2007/56 Skoda Octavia with 79,000 miles on clock and the diff has just seized and smashed the gearbox. Is this a common problem?

Whines and screams

My Honda Jazz ES is just 6 months old. It developed a noise on Friday afternoon after taking my grandchildren home. The noise made me stop the car just as I started to pull away. I looked round the car...

Stopper

I purchased a new Toyota Prius in July 2008. My driveway is on an upward incline. When I apply the parking brake, select 'Park' and turn off the ignition the car rolls back - approximately 1/2 a road-wheel...