Vol no vo

I own a year 2000 Volvo V70 Estate, and am having trouble starting. Sometimes the engine will fire and run for about two seconds and then cut out as though it was starved of fuel. At this point if I lock...

Topped car action

I bought 2 year old a Nissan Micra from Nissan last April. It had just had its M2 service. Within a month or so I took it back as the brake warning light kept coming on. The head of service said it’s just...

A tiller, the hunt

I have a deadly serious problem with the EPS on my 2003/53 Vauxhall Meriva. The power steering cuts out as I'm driving along. This has happened many times. This is DEADLY. There should be a factory recall...

Brake back mountain

I have a new model Audi A4 2.7TDI auto, which I bought new last April. I have had automatics for over 30 years, and when taking your foot of the throttle in Drive, you coast, no braking effect as in a...

Phantom of the operator

I have a question regarding my 2002 Mercedes SLK 320 manual. Over a period of 2 years the car has failed a total of 6 times. On the first 3 occurrences the car would not start after a short break. Engine...

Airbug

I have a 2003 BMW 5 Series. About a year ago I had a warning that the driver's airbag was faulty. My BMW dealer checked and confirmed that the airbag was functioning properly and reset the warning light....

Cover-up job

I ordered a new Skoda Superb SE Diesel 170HP DSG from Meadens Skoda, Sway, Hampshire for delivery 1st March 2009. They have offered to give the vehicle the "Auto Glym Treatment" for £249 including a large...

Padding done, bare

I had the rear brake pads and discs replaced on my 2007 Vectra. Am I correct in thinking that the discs only get damaged and hence need replacing if the pads are not repaired in time? I am thinking of...

Flat bloke

I have suffered a puncture (screw in tread) in a Bridgestone runflat on my RAV-4 T180. When I bought the car new from Loders at Dorchester I was told that in the event of a problem I should drive to the...

Mass murder

I'm looking to replace my current car with a diesel BMW - either a 330 or 335d. Having read of potential problems with dual-mass flywheels, is it something inherent in the design (and hence affects all...