Four wheel strife

Last year I bought a set of steel wheels for my Mercedes C-Class for some winter tyres. Bridgend Mercedes Benz made sure I have the correct size bolts and I bought some wheel trims too. This year I want...

Head case

My daughter has my old 1999 Volvo V70 which has now done 165,000 miles but doesn't look it. Last week the coolant light came on and her garage diagnosed a failed radiator. £300 and almost a week later...

Problem with new clutch fitted by garage

The clutch was recently changed on the car at about 70,000 miles. The new clutch bites very sharply and right on the floor of the pedal travel. I have run the car for few weeks and the garage has bled...

Cam belt replacement time. How much?

Please advise approximate cost of changing the cam belt on my wife's Honda Civic VTEC 1.6 auto. The local dealer is usually pricey so just wanted to check it with you first. Mileage is 60,000.

Is the garage ripping me off?

I took my Rover 45 to a garage as the cylinder head had gone. When the part was skimmed it was apparently warped, he said he would try and seal it anyway. It would not seal and he recommended a new engine....

Need a narrower car

I drive a SAAB 9-5 Aerodeck 04-Reg and I am fed up with the tight squeeze in and out of my garage. I would like to buy a smaller car with all or more of the comfort and gadgets that the SAAB has.

Should I only use OEM parts?

I apparently need new front brake pads and discs and the Peugeot dealership have quoted me rather a lot(!) I was wondering if it is best to cough up and fit genuine Peugeot parts or whether I could get...

Brakes

I recently had the brakes serviced on my Zafira and ended up having new discs on the front and new pads all round. £300 later and my car was far worse and frankly dangerous to drive. Returned the car...

Dealer charging for repairs that do not fix the problem

My mother in law has recently been having trouble with her turbo-diesel Corsa - it's been displaying the engine light (intermittently). Her local independent suggested the air mass sensor might be at...

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...