Do you know about Nottinghamshire County Council's pothole reporting system?

For once I have to write in praise of Nottinghamshire County Council. If you Google Nottinghamshire Potholes you'll find a map-based reporting system. You identify where the hole is and leave your contact...

Troubling turbocharger

The turbo on my Astra van 2002 diesel has gone. Do I need exact part number as I have been told there is only one turbo for this model? Trying to access second hand.

Faulty gearbox

I bought a used Honda Civic with a full service history in January of this year for £7500. The car recently (whilst on holiday) developed a fault which required the vehicle to be abandoned and towed to...

Pass the BMW

My BMW 530d was purchased from Ford dealer earlier this year for £10,000. On collection of the car it was noted the incorrect tyres (non run-flats)were fitted to the front of the car, at this stage it...

We've had to fix faults on my daughter's MINI Cooper - should the dealer who sold it to us reimburse us?

My daughter has just bought a secondhand car and has had two or three failures that she only discovered soon after buying the car. The car is an 8-year old MINI Cooper. The vendor is refusing to reimburse...

Why won't our dealer repair the faulty gearbox in my daughter's 2009 Ford Focus?

My daughter has had a 2009 1.6 Zetec Ford Focus for about 16 months, purchased from a Ford dealer with about 3,500 miles recorded when acquired. Soon after she took possession, she complained that the...

Dual mass flywheel

My car is currently in pieces and has been diagnosed with a failed DMF and a damaged clutch as a result of this failure. Repair has been priced at £1,030. I have only had the car 8 weeks. It was purchased...

Blame game

Recently had new timing chain fitted to my 2001 Corsa, as recommended to me by diagnostic expert. Had car back and on 10th day it overheated as I attempted to join a motorway. Mechanic now blames me for...

Cool off...

Engine management light came on recently and I've been quoted £475 for a new cooling fan motor by the main dealer. Is this excessive, bearing in mind they can do it tomorrow and I have a long journey...

choosing own repairer

A couple of days ago I had an accident. I hit another car from behind. Seems like this will be my fault but: Question 1: The vehicle i drove in to had tinted back lights. So I didn't know what the driver...