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...

Should Toyota cover the cost of repairing my 8-year-old Avensis Verso?

I own a 2002 Avensis Verso. Recently my car appears to have developed the following problem: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/avensis-verso-2001/?section=bad Should Toyota cover any of the...

Our Peugeot 206's timing belt broke at 68,000 miles. Should it have been changed during servicing?

We had our 2003 petrol Peugeot 206 1.1-litre serviced at 58,633 miles and the garage (who are normally very helpful) advised that the timing belt should be changed at 80,000 miles or 10 years. Surprise,...

Where do I stand with Ford UK after my Fiesta suffered six buckled wheels over a few months?

I bought a new Ford Fiesta in November 2009. In March 2010 I noticed a bad steering vibration. This was checked at the Ford dealer who reported both front alloy wheels and one rear were buckled. Both front...

Why won't BMW repair rust damage on my 2003 BMW M3 under warranty?

My (June) '03-registered BMW M3 has developed several small bubbles on the paintwork of the boot lid (on the rear-facing surface). These appear to be early areas of rust. One area is associated with a...

Are short journeys damaging the DPF in my SEAT Leon?

I have a 57-plate SEAT Leon with a DPF filter fitted. I recently went to my local dealer as a warning light came on my dash. I left the car with them all day, and on my return they told me that as I had...

I was mis-sold a warranty when I bought my Fiat Ducato Maxi Van - what should I do?

I bought a Fiat Ducato Maxi Van in 2007 through a specialist van dealer in Bolton, and was sold it with a 3-year 100,000-mile warranty. It's in its third year now and the slave cylinder has gone on the...

Can we buy back and repair our son's written-off V-reg Fiat Punto?

My son went into the back of another vehicle a few weeks ago. The car he hit sustained a small scratch - nothing else. His car sustained some damage to the front bonnet and bumper on the drivers side....

How likely is it that my Mercedes-Benz 320CDI E-Class anti-roll bars need replacing?

My 2004-registered Mercedes-Benz 320 CDI E Class estate (Elegance) is producing a rattling, knocking sound from somewhere in the front whenever I go over even the smallest of bumps. The car has done 82,000...

Is it reasonable to accept 50 per cent goodwill from Porsche towards repairing a blown engine on my C4S?

I bought a 2004 Porsche C4S with 10,000 miles on the clock (40,000 now) from a Porsche main dealer in 2007. Two weeks ago the engine blew up, which Porsche diagnosed as an intermediate shaft failure. I...