What should I do about an unsolved fault in a new car?

My wife bought an Evoque 28.6.12 and all was well till a couple of weeks ago (around 3k miles) at which point the stop start function stopped working and an annoying rattle developed somewhere around...

Stop start technology on a Fiat 500 - is it gimmick?

My wife has recently purchased a pre reg Fiat 500 at a very good discount, my question regards the stop start system. Do you think it is a gimmick or does it have any real purpose. it strikes me that the...

Is stop start a disaster waiting to happen?

My first experience of a stop/start car was in a hired Ypsilon Lancia. Whilst it worked well, do you think that this is another motoring disaster waiting to happen as with the dual flywheel? It seems...

Effect of Stop-Start Technology on turbos

You often tell people to let the engine run for a short time after stopping in order to let the turbo cool down. What is the efect of the automatic stop-start technology on engines with turbos, or is...

Stop/start and flat batteries

I am about to purchase a new BMW 1 Series and have been told of a well known problem with all stop start models - that the electrics (battery/alternator) are not able keep the battery charged if other...

Stop/start technology on a Passat - doesn't restart.

I've had an intermittent issue with stop/start where my 2011 Passat won't start again when I lift my foot off the brake. I tried putting it into park, taking key out and trying a normal start but no joy....

Does the Ka have stop/start?

Does this come with stop start? If so when did it start to be used?

Stop/start issues with a Micra

I own a Nissan Micra with Pure Drive function. When the ignition is switched on, the dashboard 'auto' LED is continuously blinking. Furthermore, when I stop in traffic the stop-start system sometimes...

Stop Start technology coupled to turbo equipped engines

Does the Stop Start system on my Alfa Romeo Giullieta 1.4 TB monitor turbo oil temperature and prevent engine shut down if the Turbo is hot? I ask because recently, after a long uphill drag with the turbo...

What are the pros and cons for stop/start technology?

Being of 'advanced years' I am a little put off by stop/start technology. I am considering buying such a vehicle but feel a little uneasy about it. What is your view?