Should I have my BMW 525 SE's engine rebuilt at great expense or scrap it?

I have owned my BMW 525 SE automatic since new in September 2001. I have fastidiously maintained it, including recently even changing the so-called for life gearbox oil. It ran perfectly reaching 160,000...

My Renault Clio's engine has been found to be unrepairable - what's a fair price for the garage to charge for the work?

I own a 2000 1.4 Renault Clio with about 114,000 on the clock. The head gasket recently went so I took it to a local garage recommended by a work colleague. After inspection, it also needed a new exhaust...

What's causing my 1.4-litre Ford Fiesta to cut out when I slow down?

My 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4-litre cuts out every time I slow down, say at a traffic light. It starts again, but if I do not keep moving and revving then it cuts out again. One garage said this could be a speed...

My Ford C-Max's clutch needs replacing at just 24,000 miles - is this to be expected?

After having a foul smell appear in my '08 1.8 diesel C-Max I have taken it to a Ford dealer for inspection. I have learnt tonight that it may be the clutch. It has only done 24,000 miles and is not used...

My 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera has suffered a major engine failure - will Porsche offer goodwill on repairs?

I bought a 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Anniversary secondhand in March 2006 when it had done 8000 miles. I've had it serviced as required at the main dealers ever since. It has now done 29,500 miles....

Do you know of a fault with the 2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Twinport engine which can cause catastrophic failure?

My daughter has a 55-plate Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Twinport, petrol engine. It recently suffered catastrophic engine failure at relatively low speed, having done just 38,000 miles. The engineer on behalf of...

Why is my Skoda Fabia's engine management warning light coming on?

I have had problems with my Skoda Fabia Comfort 1.2 64bhp which is a 2004 Reg. I have an electrical issue and a bodywork issue. It all started in late 2009 when I was driving home on a long journey (two...

Am I being stitched up with the price for a new clutch for a Land Rover Freelander?

I have a W-reg soft back Land Rover Freelander that has been a neglected for a little while due to lack of funds, but has recently spent time at a local garage to replace the clutch. The garage was a friend's...

Should my Volkswagen Touran's door and boot locks be malfunctioning at six years old?

I have a Volkswagen Touran which is now six years old. We have owned it from new and it has only done approx 30,000 miles. About six months ago, the handle that you pull the boot open from the outside...

A 'toxic fume filter' warning light has come on on my Renault Megane - could the diagnostic check be classified as a recall?

I noticed the Toxic Fume Filter System Warning light appear on my Renault Megane 1.6 Dynamique's dashboard yesterday, after driving 30 miles on country roads and a motorway. I have been informed by a Renault...