Fiat Punto starting issues

My Fiat Punto regularly has trouble starting, especially on cold/damp mornings. It makes a sort of metal grinding noise. I have had a new starter motor which hasn't resolved it. I find it is better if...

Ford Mondeo DPF problem

The engine management light on my 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI came on last week so I took it to an independent garage and they said the code indicated "DPF efficiency" and that they would try some additive....

Why does my car make a clicking noise when starting?

My Ford C-Max has been making a loud clicking noise when starting. I thought it was the starter motor, but the car starts OK apart from this loud clicking noise coming from the driver's footwell. Any ideas?

Should I get an early MoT?

I'm a little confused by the new MoT system, I normally drive a new car not needing an MoT, so I'll be going through this for the first time in a while! I'm fairly confident that the car will fail, so...

Can I tow a trailer with a CVT transmission?

From my limited research, it seems as if all small automatics with CVT transmissions are classed by their manufacturers as unsuitable for any towing. Is this correct? Are there any type of small automatic...

Buying a used car - diesel or hybrid?

I have been driving a Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI for five years and it has been the best car I have ever owned. Now, at 165,000 miles, I am getting the intermittent power drop fault which may be due to variable...

Will a stop/start system wear out the starter motor?

I have just bought a Ford Fiesta Zetec with a 1.0 petrol engine and 80PS. I am really happy with the car, but am concerned that the stop/start system will put excessive wear on the starter motor. As...

Is my car missing a button?

I've recently bought a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta from a car supermarket. On returning home and on closer inspection of the car I noticed that the push switch in the glove box that activates the tyre Monitor...

Why does our SEAT Leon keep stalling?

A few weeks ago you correctly identified a broken pollen filter that was creating an awful smell in my son's 2002 SEAT Leon. After the garage spent ages farting about without any result, he and a friend...

Oil warning light - what does it mean?

The "Oil" warning light (mot the oil can icon) has come on in my Seat Ibiza. I was driving to the airport to catch a flight when this happened and is stick in the long stay car park. What do I do when...