Why does the water in my Rover 25 keep getting low every time I drive it?

My water keeps going low every time I drive my Rover 25 and there's white stuff on the engine cap. What's the problem?

Does the engine need taken out to replace the DMF and timing chain in a BMW 5 Series 2.0d?

I have a BMW 5 Series 2.0d from new that has now done about 95,000 miles. It started making some funny noises so my husband took it to our BMW dealership who have serviced it from new. They told him the...

Why is my front windscreen washer blocked?

My front windscreen washer on my 2013 Toyota Aygo has stopped working but the back one is fine. I would be grateful for your advice.

Why does my 2014 MINI Countryman Cooper S smell of petrol?

My wife has owned a 2014 petrol Countryman Cooper S from new. Over the last few months the smell of petrol in the passenger compartment and outside when the engine starts, and occasionally whilst driving,...

Why is there water ingress in the boot of my Ford C-MAX?

I have water ingress in the boot of my 2008 Ford C-MAX. I've removed the boot carpet so I can monitor where water seeps in and it appears on drivers side only. It's only a small amount of water but enough...

What are the normal warning signs of failing swirl flaps on a Vauxhall Astra?

My 2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol engine was wrecked by the swirl flaps, with no obvious prior warnings. In last Saturday's Telegraph a garage identified a failed inlet manifold and swirl flaps. How is...

Why does the map display on my Nissan Qashqai say the SD card isn't inserted when it is?

I have a four year old Nissan Qashqai. Recently the map display says the card is not inserted even though it is. Sometimes the problem cures itself and other times the card needs to be taken out and re-inserted....

Do the Michelin Cross Climate tyres have the mud and snow symbol?

I am looking at these for a Vauxhall Zafira Model C to be driven abroad where the tyres need the M+S (mud and snow) symbol to be legal. Everywhere I have looked online does not seem to explicitly state...

My Range Rover fob won't activate the locking system and now the car has immobilised - what do I do?

The key fob for my Range Rover P38 will not activate the central locking and the car will not start, it has been immobilised. I am not covered by any insurance policy or breakdown cover through RAC as...

Does the transmission fluid in a BMW 318i require changing at 100,000 miles?

Does the automatic transmission fluid in my 2009 BMW 318i saloon require changing at 100,000 miles, even though it purports to be a "lifetime" item? I'm looking to run the BMW for as long as possible and...