How easy is it to fix my door mirror?

I have a 2015 Peugeot 3008 and the motor that folds the passenger door mirror on locking the vehicle has failed (it does a brief twitch) adjusting the mirror and heater element are fine. I've tried taking...

My car is starting on its own, what can the problem be?

A couple of days ago my wife was sat in the porch watching the cars go by down our road, I was in the conservatory reading a book, my car was parked outside and the keys hung up in the hallway. I heard...

My Ford's SYNC 3 system has stopped working, what could be the cause?

I can't turn on the radio or adjust the in my Ford Transit as the audio button on the touch screen is greyed out. It did it once before and was advised to take the positive lead off the battery and put...

How long should heated seats last?

The heated drivers seat on my 2017 Volvo V40 stopped working when it was just under 3 years old and it was repaired under warranty by my local Volvo dealer. However just over 3 years later it has stopped...

Why is the battery always flat on my Citroen Berlingo?

In June 2021 we bought a Citroen Berlingo, which had been adapted for wheelchair access, from a specialist dealer. The vehicle is used only for short runs - perhaps 20 miles a day, three days a week. From...

When we turn the lights on our car - the brake lights come on instead?

My son has a Renault Clio Mk2 and has noticed a fault with his rear lights. When he turns his lights on, the brake lights are coming on instead and do not change or even flicker when he presses the brake...

An electrical fault is draining the battery if my car is not used regularly - how do I find it?

An electrical fault is draining the battery if my car is not used regularly. What fault could this be and what should I do to rectify the fault?

Why is getting a towbar fitted so expensive?

An independent workshop wants to charge £500 to supply and fit a towbar to my Peugeot 308. They claim they have little choice given the complexity of modern-day electrics. Is there a cheaper way?

How do I reset my car after changing the battery?

I have a 2004 Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi. I was driving and it stopped all of sudden. I have been told that alternator is gone but I need to take the car to garage. I have a replacement battery to start the...

Some of the electrics don't work in our Ford Ka - but the fuses are fine. Any ideas?

The four switches for the air con, heated rear window, air circulation and rear fog lights have all failed at the same time on our Ford Ka. My step daughter noticed 'smoke' coming from the panel but this...