Where can I get a replacement car key for a Honda Civic

I have lost one set of keys (remote fob & metal key) for my 2005 Honda Civic. The lost set is the one with the key number details printed on the electronic fob. The existing key I have does NOT have the...

Engine wear caused by garage negligence?

My sister in-law had her 2010 Volkswagen Polo DSG 1.4 petrol serviced at 50,000 miles by her local dealer last summer. A week later the sump plug along with all the oil fell out. She stopped as soon as...

I have a faulty turbo on my Passat - what can I do?

I have owned a Passat since new in 2009 and done 86k. The engine management system advises that the turbo is failing and it cuts out when accelerating uphill on the motorway. The garage says it is clogged...

How can I fit a CD player to my Mk1 Focus?

I am trying to fit an aftermarket CD player to my mk1 Ford Focus, but noticed I need a harness adapter to connect the CD player to the internal wiring. Which adapter do I need as I have found many that...

Ford Focus refuses to start

I 2005 Ford Focus will not start. I went to start it for work and had no ignition light, while a loud buzzing noise came from the fusebox area. The digital display says engine system fault and the indicators...

DMF failure on Audi A5 Avant

My three year old Audi A4 Avant ran out of warranty six weeks ago. This month, it's had great trouble knowing what gear it's in. It went in to Audi today who said the clutch is worn out and probably the...

Clutch and DMF failure on Toyota Urban Cruiser

My 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4 diesel has lost both its DMF and clutch after 22,000 miles. Is it a well known fault and should I expect any comeback from Toyota?

My Focus ST keeps stalling

I bought Ford Focus ST last October and it has just done 2000 miles from new. I started having stalling issues and looked on your car review page which highlighted the problem with the model. I booked...

Micra battery drain

I have a problem with battery drain on my Nissan Micra K12 2003 reg. If we use the car every day there are no problems, but if it is left for two or more days the battery is flat? I put a new battery on...

Starting rattle on Hyundai ix35

I park my ix35 1.7D (2011) on my sloping drive (I back on). The slope means that the rear wheels are about two feet lower than the front wheels. Sometimes, on cold start, there is a terrible rattling noise...