Power struggle

I have been a FIAT owner for a number of years now, but it has come to my attention that my 2006 Panda with 70,000 miles on the clock now needs work for a power assisted steering failure which my dealer...

Do you know anything about a Mazda 3 recall related to the steering column?

I've discovered Mazda are recalling Mazda 3 2007-2009 models due to major problems with the steering column. Have you any information regarding this?

My steering has got heavy and I can hear rubbing from the steering column. What's wrong?

My steering has got a bit heavy, and I can also can hear a rubbing/squeaking noise inside the car from the steering wheel/column. Now I can sometimes hear a slight click whilst turning the steering wheel.

Something is knocking at the front of my Renault Megane CC - any ideas?

I have a knocking from the front end of my 2005 Renault Megane CC when I take my foot off the accelerator. I don't think it's the CV joint because turning makes the noise go away. Braking also seems to...

Turn for the worse

We purchased a new Meriva Design in 2004 and have covered only 30,000 miles. As the steering failed, the main Vauxhall agent has stated we need a new steering column at the cost of £620. Vauxhall will...

SAM panned

I purchased my third Mercedes C Class in February, a 220 CDI Sport (I have never had any problems with any of the others). After 4 days practically every warning light on the dashboard lit up and it was...

Why doesn't Vauxhall want to know about my Meriva's ESP fault?

My Vauxhall Meriva's ESP light has been coming on and off since June 24. I phoned the RAC out three times, and they said the first and second time that the steering was ok, and then 10 minutes after the...

Warp speed

I purchased my 406 automatic, petrol engine, new in June 2000 from a main dealer in France. After about 6 months and coming down an incline on a Spanish motorway I had to brake forcefully to avoid someone...

Does the Porsche Boxster have any known handling problems?

I am a girl with a passion for sports cars. I have previously owned a BMW Z3 and Audi TT. I drove past my local Porsche dealer last week and saw a 2001 Boxster in bright yellow priced at £10,995. It has...

Is the new Toyota Prius affected by crosswinds?

We currently run a 2007 Prius which has been utterly faultless in 45,000 miles. It is, however, affected by strong crosswinds and as we are considering changing it for the latest version I wondered if...