Why is there noise coming from the front wheels of my Toyota Auris?

I own a 2016 Toyota Auris 1.6-litre diesel that's done 18,200 miles. The car was purchased brand new in February and it had its first service in July. Since around September I have noticed a high pitched...

How do I proceed with electrical faults in my Skoda Fabia?

I drive a Skoda Fabia. I notified you in April when various electrics failed, including the dashboard electrics, and caused the engine to suddenly cut out. The garage subsequently examined the car but...

What does white residue around the oil filler cap mean?

My Volkswagen Golf 2002 has white residue around the oil filler cap, is this always a sign that the head gasket has failed?

Should I sell my high mileage Subaru?

I own a 2008 Subaru Outback 2.0-litre diesel. I am the second owner of the car which has now done 180,000 km. Everything has been perfect so far, but there are 3 big non-official Subaru repair shops in...

Should I get the cam belt replaced on my Volkswagen Golf before selling it?

I'm planning on selling my 2010 Golf 1.6 TDI DSG privately in around four months time. By then the car will have approximately 75,000 miles on the clock and has a FSH. I can get the cam belt replaced for...

What is the difference between the Skoda Rapid 90PS and 86PS version?

What is the difference between the Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI 90PS and 86PS version? Is the latest the same engine as used in the current Octavia? Is there anything to watch for, such as the timing belt/chain...

What should I do if I paid for a diagnostic report and the garage will not give me a copy?

My grandson owns a 4 year old BMW 1 series, petrol which has done 52,000 miles. Recently two red lights appeared on the dash and he took it to a BMW dealer who quoted him £160 per hour for the diagnostic...

How much should I expect Land Rover to contribute to my engine repair?

I have owned and loved a Land Rover Discovery 4 for the last 6 years and the mileage is 59,500. Two weeks ago catastrophic engine failure occurred. This was due to movement of crankshaft bearing shells,...

Why is my car slow when starting from cold?

My Mercedes-Benz ML270 CDI (2004) is a bit sluggish when starting up from cold in the morning - it's only just started happening. I have to press harder on the accelerator to get the car going which is...

Should I ignore the engine emission warning on my high mileage diesel Volkswagen?

I'm driving a 2005 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 DSG automatic diesel. It has done 138,000 miles. Is there anything I should get done? It drives well, however, the engine emission warning has lit up on the display....