Why is my engine making a knocking sound when cold?

I have a SEAT Leon 2015. When cold there is a knocking noise coming from the engine. It sounds like it is in the area in front of the steering wheel. It's always when started and seems to go away after...

Why do most new cars have electronic parking brakes?

Recently our Kia Sportage electronic parking brake (epb) was repaired under warranty after it failed. The mechanic at our local Kia dealer said they had quite a few of such failures under warranty. As...

My new car broke down after 6 weeks - what are my rights?

I bought my first ever brand new car on 3rd March, a Hyundai Kona N-line S hybrid. Six weeks later It would not select gear and displayed the warning "Shifter malfunction, service immediately." The AA...

The timing chain snapped on my car but dealer has had it for four months - what can I do?

I have a Vauxhall Combo Life. I noticed a recall on the car for a timing chain issue last year. The test to check the chain was carried out by a Vauxhall dealership and given the all clear. A little while...

Can I get a refund for repairs for a fault that is similar to a recall?

I have a 2021 Jaguar XE R-Dynamic Black D MHEV Auto. In November 2025 a warning message appeared when I was driving, I can't remember the exact wording but it was something like 'Stop, electrical fault...

My Kia's climate control will only blow cold but the dealer can't fix it, what can I do?

My 25 plate Kia Niro’s heat pump keeps blowing cold air out every time I alter the temperature. Is this a common problem. I have taken my car back three times now and all they do is reset the heat pump...

What is wrong with my Honda Jazz's ignition switch?

We have a 2016 Honda Jazz 1.3 CVT with 45,000 miles. It has keyless entry with push button start. Everything works but the orange warning light showing tyre inflation always comes on as does an orange...

Why does the steering keep going vague on my car?

Several times during even a medium distance journey my steering goes vague and lacks fell and the skidding car light comes on. I am sometimes not cornering and never going that fast. Any idea why? Car...

What is causing a coolant leak in my Ford Focus?

I have Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 2015 which has a coolant leak. I took it to a garage 2 months ago where they suspected a leak through the heater matrix and said to change it will be a lot of work removing...

What could be causing my warning lamps to flicker?

My Peugeot 2008 has two green warning lights within the rev counter dial which advise the DRLs and headlights are on. These lights are intermittent - sometimes are on sometimes not on. Do you know if there...