How can I check a car's service history?

Can anyone give me guidance on obtaining the service history on a 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 180 CDI?0 The basic info shown to me at the dealers is different to that obtained in a RAC search.

Skoda Octavia leaking oil into coolant

My Skoda Octavia vRS TSI (2016 model) broke down on the weekend. The AA and the local Skoda dealership confirm oil in the coolant (thick emulsified residue around the sides of the expansion tank) plus...

Nissan Almera engine vibration

When I start my Nissan Almera in the morning the engine shakes a lot after a few minutes and the traction control warning light comes on. A friend has looked at it and says it miss firing. Do i need spark...

BMW 520d jumping out of first gear

I own a 2011 BMW 520d with a manual gearbox that pops out of first. Can this gearbox be repaired or does it have to be replaced? I understand that this is a sealed unit.

Buying a Fiat 500 - 1.2 petrol or TwinAir?

I am looking at changing my 2012 Fiat 500C 1.2 petrol as as I have no garage and am concerned about the fabric roof deteriorating. I would like to get another 500 but am wondering which engine to choose....

What power steering fluid should I use in my SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI?

My 2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.9 TDI has a steering fluid leak somewhere. I read it´s important to use the right type of fluid, but can´t find the type in the manual. Also do you know if using a ´stop leak´product...

Tyres - how long should they last?

My Audi A6 Avant has almost 9000 miles on the clock and I bought it from new. It had a slow puncture caused by a nail in the front driver's side tyre. The guy at the tyre specialist said that the tyre...

Honda CR-V differential seized

I took my Honda CR-V into the main dealer for a service recently, only to be told that the central differential is seized and requires to be heated up in order to un-seize it. They want £400 to do this....

Used car has developed a fault - Can I demand money back from the dealer?

Last week I bought a used (2008 model) Hyundai i10 from a dealer. Within days the car developed an engine fault. I took it to an independent garage and they said it was the spark plugs. The car has a full...

Audi S6 oil pump and turbo failure

My Audi S6 is three years old, with 72,000 miles on the clock. I have just had double turbo failure (£4000 to repair). My local Audi specialist has discovered it is due to a faulty oil pump, which they...