Replace or repair?

I bought a SEAT Altea XL 1.9 diesel Stylance new, at a good price, four years ago from Perry's of Aylesbury. It has been serviced by Perry's throughout. It suits our needs, is enjoyable to drive and...

Do you know what is causing a gear selection problem in our Nissan Micra automatic?

My partner is the second owner of an excellent condition 1996 Nissan Micra 1.3 GX Auto that has a gear selection problem, The selector has to be used with force and often it requires several attempts before...

Garage repairs not up to standard

I recently took my car into a recommended garage to have a look at my 2003 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi because it was puffing out smoke on acceleration and cutting out, as well as making a bad knocking noise. Before...

Replacement injectors in 2.0 VW Passat

In the past 12 months all four of the injectors in my VW Passat's 2.0 170PS PD engine have failed and been replaced by a Volkswagen main dealer. Is it possible to find out if the new parts are any better...

I need a new convertible roof

My 2001 Mazda MX5 convertible has a hole in the roof and the roof needs replacing. Can you recommend a trustworthy repairer in East London (E14).

Meriva EPS steering fault on older cars

I understand that Vauxhall are now repairing faulty electric power steering free of charge on cars up to 5 years old, but my partner owns a 53 plate model. Is there any guidance or way we can get this...

How can I retrieve £280 that I contributed to the cost of repairs on a warrantied Vauxhall Vectra last year?

I purchased a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra V6 CDTi last November. I also bought a year's warranty cover for £350 from the same dealership. After three months a fault developed in the high-pressure fuel delivery...

Did potholes cause the death of a 16-year-old car passenger?

I wanted to comment on a truly shocking car accident inquest, yesterday, into a mother who hit a pothole while driving her car. The mother lost control of the car and her 16 year old son died in a water-filled...

A4 Cabrio hood failure

The hood on my four year old Audi A4 3.2 S-Line convertible stopped working. The car has only done 16,000 miles. Is this normal on a four year old car? If not I would expect Audi to admit that the pump...

new Mazda 3 diagnosed with piston slap

My brand new Mazda3 petrol has only done 5000 miles but has been clattering when cold since 800 miles. A Mazda technician finally diagnosed piston slap and said he would make a report recommending a 'short...