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I have had a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 from new, it is a 59 plate and had done just under 9,500miles when I started to get an intermittent failure of the electric power steering (EPS). Short cut-outs of 1 or...

EPS problem on Vauxhall Meriva

For the last year we have had an intermittent fault with the EPS system meaning we lose our power steering. Normally switching engine off fixes the problem. On one occasion it didn't - called out the AA...

What do you think of the Nissan 350Z and Honda S2000?

My wife and I (in our late 50s) want a 'fun' car. We have £8,000 to spend and we're looking at either a Nissan 350Z or a Honda S2000. Your recommendation would be appreciated.

Did you see the BBC Watchdog programme on the Vauxhall Meriva's power steering fault?

I would like to draw your attention to the BBC Watchdog coverage of problems with the power steering of Vauxhall Merivas, which aired on 30 September. A trawl of the internet will also show that the problem...

My SEAT Leon's power steering squeals when being held on full lock.

I have a SEAT Leon 150 TDI FR. Today I have noticed a squealing/grinding/squeaking noise coming from the front of the car when I turn the steering wheel hard to the left or right. This noise is only heard...

Is it common for the MINI Cooper S's power steering to fail?

I have a 2003 MINI Cooper S with 42,000 miles on the clock and today the power steering has just stopped working. I have looked on a couple of MINI web sites and this appears to be a serious problem with...

Why is my Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi making a noise on overrun?

I have a 54-reg Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi with 113,000 miles. It's developed a whining noise and a slight feel through the steering wheel when you take your foot off the accelerator. The noise is not there under...

Why has my Vauxhall Meriva's power steering motor stopped working?

Why is our Vauxhall Meriva suffering a steering fault?

I purchased a 1.7 TDI Vauxhall Meriva from a trade dealer (hence no warranty) in March 2010. After about eight weeks, I was attempting to pull out of a car parking space at a local supermarket when the...

Why is the steering on my Peugeot 306 getting stiff?

I have had a problem with my Peugeot 306's steering for a few weeks now. At first it was minimal but now it gets very stiff at times. There is a point on the steering wheel (just off centre) where it feels...