Fuel consumption suddenly dropped?

Last year my Jaguar X-Type diesel's fuel consumption suddenly dropped from 52 to 44mpg. I have put two lots of injector cleaner in the tank; changed the fuel & air filters; checked the MAF and DPF operations...

Do I need to double up my Focus' service schedule?

Ford advises annual services at 12K miles. Is it worth carrying out an interim service at 6 mths/3K miles? My car, a Ford Focus, only does 6K miles/year and was wondering if oily bits really get bad...

Lights sometimes go wrong on my Volvo 940

I have a 1996 Volvo LPT 940 - an excellent car. Sometimes the main headlights do not work; I have replaced the switch on the dashboard but to no avail. Could it be the lighting relay?

Running a diesel car - Should I replace now?

I have a 3 year old Mondeo 2.0 TDCI with 65,000 miles on the clock. I do around 18,000 miles per year and have a 40 mile round trip for work each day. It runs as new and has had no problems while I've...

Strange steering on my Outlander?

I have a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander D-ID 2.0. I'm having some real problems with my steerin - at the moment the steering feels really sloppy and the steering wheel pulsates (kick back) in the opposite direction...

BMW Approved Used scheme - has my car been serviced properly?

I purchased an approved used BMW (2006 330i Touring M Sport) from a BMW dealer in August 2012 which I have two questions about; 1/ It has come to light after 8500 motorway (very sensibly driven) miles...

Ibiza DSG gearbox causing problems

Several months ago I bought a 2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.2tsi with the seven speed dsg gearbox as a replacement for my diesel Focus, as I do a lot of town driving with work and was worried about imminent turbo...

Sell or store while in Afghanistan?

We currently run a 2010 Mondeo 2.0 Titanium (60,000 miles) and a 2009 Fiesta 1.6 Zetec (20,000 miles), both diesel. I am deploying to Afghanistan in July for 6 months. Would it be best to sell the Mondeo...

Feedback following advice on a Jetta

I recently contacted you regarding my intention to buy a Volkswagen Jetta. I have now bought the car, and am delighted with it. It carries our two sets of golf clubs with ease, all out of sight in the...

Feedback on cheap tyre fitters

In Saturday's Telegraph reference to mobile tyre fitting at competitive prices. Have used Blackcircles.com on a number of occasions found them to be competitively priced and punctual.Do not just sell the...