How can I prevent cam belt slippage on my 2004 Passat?

Despite replacing the cam belt and alternator drive belt tensioner on my 2004 Passat, the belt still slips on full lock although it has improved. I have owned it for seven years and have only had this...

Can you recommend a car with light steering for an arthritis sufferer?

Could you recommend the best car for someone who is registered disabled with severe arthritis who has limited power in her arms? Her present car is an automatic with power-assisted steering, but she finds...

Nissan Micra power steering problem

The red warning light for the power steering on my K12 2004 Nissan Micra is on all the time. Has been spasmodic over past year or so. Nissan garage suspects that a complete system may be required at...

Vauxhall Meriva power steering problem

I've had a Meriva with no problems for a few years, yesterday the power steering went and I can barely move the wheel. I've read its a common fault and that some Vauhall dealers have agreed to fix them...

Meriva Power Steering - why no recall?

In short, I recently bought my son a 2004 plate Vauxhall Meriva with FSH and only 60k on clock. This was to replace his aging Peugeot which I deemed as unsafe! All went well until today when he rang...

Golf EPS problems

Having recently paid a deposit on a 2005 Golf Plus, we noticed on the test drive that the ESP warning light was on, showing the skidding car on the dash. The trade seller has said that he will fix this...

What could be causing my Mazda's power steering to fail at slow speed?

A few weeks ago I sent you an email regarding the curious sensation on my Mazda steering, which only occurred after I had driven a few miles and I assumed was temperature related. I have since had the...

Light steering automatic

I have problems with shoulders, upper back and need a car with very light steering. I also need high seating and a standard automatic box. I had advice from you a year ago on this subject and bought...

We need to sell our Peugeot CJ Cabriolet because it lacks power steering - where is best to do this?

My wife has reluctantly decided to sell her Peugeot CJ Cabriolet as she can no longer cope without powered steering. The car was first registered in 1993. It has been in our family for the last sixteen...

Meriva EPS steering fault on older cars

I understand that Vauxhall are now repairing faulty electric power steering free of charge on cars up to 5 years old, but my partner owns a 53 plate model. Is there any guidance or way we can get this...