Diesel Particular filter

My beloved C30 does 600miles a week. 120 round trip commute. I had heard about cars not running because the filter blocks up, in the city as short journeys, low revs, the engine never cleans. I do travel...

Engine blown on Ford S-Max - is it worthwhile fitting a new one?

My Ford S-Max diesel (2007) with 60,000 miles has blown its engine. Before this it was worth £6500. Is it worth replacing the engine? I've been told the new engine will cost £1500 and £1200 to fit/ Will...

Is it a good idea to change the DMF while fitting a new clutch?

The clutch on my 2010 Citroen C4 has started screaming and my local garage says the bearings have crumbled so new clutch is needed at a total cost of £460. The garage also said the DMF may also need doing....

Fuel pressure issues

I have read about a possible issue with the Ford C-Max and the fuel filter becoming easily blocked with emulsion, which forces the car to go into limp home mode. This happened to me and with a fuel error...

Heater problems

I took my 2001 ka to a local garage as the heater was only blowing cold. They replaced the heater control valve at a cost of £90 but now it is only blowing hot air. They told me that this means i need...

Why does my Focus keeping cutting out?

I am reaching the end of my tether with my 2003 Ford Focus. It started at the beginning of the year when it started cutting out. The breakdown guy diagnosed the battery, so I bought a new one and it seemed...

Will a solar charger replenish my car batter?

Because I do short journeys and low milage, my battery often needs charging. Would a solar charger help to keep the battery charged sand if so could you reccomend one.

Passenger door won't unlock on Nissan Qashqai

The passenger door on my 2007 Nissan Qashqai remains locked when all the other doors have opened using the key fob. It has just started happening and the only way to open the passenger door is from the...

Vauxhall Astra coolant leak

I've recently discovered that the coolant fluid leaks out somewhere from my Vauxhall Astra. The coolant level drops quite quickly in the tank (about 1 cm/1-1.5dl in 150km) and there is a little bit of...

Brake judder on Vauxhall Insignia VXR

I purchased a 2013 Vauxhall Insignia VXR from a Vauxhall dealer with 7000 miles on the clock. The front brakes developed a judder which was severe at 40-50mph. The dealer changed the discs and the pads...