Why is my Ford Transit Connect losing power?

We have a 2006 Ford Transit Connect which passed its MOT two days ago, but now it has no power. It feels as if there is no boost from the turbo. I've checked all intercooler hoses and found them to be...

Our Vauxhall Zafira won't start if left for a few weeks - any ideas?

If my W-reg Vauxhall Zafira is not used for several weeks it is extremely hard to start. We have had a non-return value fitted in the fuel line as the local garage thought the fuel could be draining back...

Why's my Ford Mondeo losing power and smoking?

My Ford Mondeo is a 2003 TDCi 130bhp Ghia. Since last week, as I apply acceleration to my car gently from 0 up till 85mph, it feels like it is losing power but it never cuts out fully. But, if I accelerate...

Why does my Ford Focus lose power? Is it related to replacing the turbocharger?

I have a V-reg Ford Focus 1.8 TDi. The turbo went and covered the whole engine in oil, so I had that replaced and the engine cleaned off, but now i have a problem where I will be driving and the only way...

Why is our classic Volkswagen Beetle losing power?

Our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1303S is struggling to pull away. When you accelerate it feels as though petrol is not getting through, as the car jerks and is very difficult to drive. Do you have any ideas...

Why is my Peugeot 207 GT losing power?

In September 2008 I bought a used 2007 Peugeot 207GT and was delighted with it. However, over the last few months it has developed a significant power loss problem that Peugeot only seem capable of fixing...

What's my legal position following a dangerous engine fault on my Peugeot 307 SW?

My Peugeot 307 SW was purchased from a Peugeot main agent some three months back with 32,000 miles recorded. On two occasions sudden power loss has been experienced where, following a beeping sound, the...

Why is my 2003 Vauxhall Zafira losing power when the engine management light comes on?

We have a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira Design diesel which we bought secondhand about three years ago. For some time, we have had problems with the management light, which comes on after about 20 mins on the motorway...

Why won't my 1995 Toyota Previa 2.4i accelerate properly?

I have a 1995 Toyota Previa 2.4i. If I build up speed slowly then I can get a fair bit of speed out of it (110mph), but if I accelerate hard the power just goes flat and it sounds like there isn't any...

Why is my Citroen C3 running slow and losing power?

My 2002 Citroen C3 1.4 HDI is running slow, suffers a loss of power, and won't go above 3000rpm. It starts easily but it won't tick over straight away. I have to hold the revs a little higher for a minute...