ABS fault on Audi TT

I have an Audi TT 2007 2.0-litre. It has ABS fault. Garage says new pump unit might be needed. Horrendous cost. What are the options please? New or repairable? Where to go and what ball park costs to expect?

Why did my car hit my neighbour's house?

My Volvo V70 was parked on my home drive when I started the engine put on the brake and selected DRIVE from PARK, After doing this the engine raced the car forward - braking appeared to have no effect...

can I swap the wheel around on a 4x4?

I have a set of summer and winter wheels and tyres for my Dacia Duster Laureate 4x4, which I bought new in June 2013. I've done 8000 miles on the summer wheels and tyres (all alloys) and will want to change...

Used car has soft brakes – should I still buy it?

I am in the market for a used car and recently took a 2011 Mazda 2 Activmatic ( 27,000 miles, Mazda Approved) for a test drive and noticed that the brakes were vague and not sharp at all. There didn't...

Incorrect fault diagnosis from Vauxhall - can I sue?

My 2008 Vauxhall Vectra VXR has been suffering from a misfire problem and I sent it to my local dealership for a diagnostic test. The garage told me the timing chains needed replacing and they quoted £2221...

Buying an economic automatic - what would you recommend?

I have recently changed my journey to work and wonder if I should change my car. I have a 2004 Toyota Yaris 1.3 auto (based on your previous recommendation for a much longer commute). Whilst the Yaris...

Vauxhall Astra - fault code P2279

I bought a Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI two years ago from a main dealer. Last June the fault code P2279 appeared. This was an air leak and was told it needed a new inlet manifold, which was replaced at the...

Should I pay for a fuel emission service?

I have just booked my Superb Estate into Skoda for a 32,000 mile service + MoT. Among other extras offered is a "fuel emission service", I asked what it consisted of I was told it cleans the sludge in...

Ford EcoBoost engine - will it suffer DMF problems?

I understand that the Ford 999cc EcoBoost engine is mated to a dual mass flywheel, in order to iron out the imbalance of the 3-cylinder configuration. In view of the history of dual mass flywheel problems...

Dashboard reflection on windscreen - is this a common new car fault?

I am contemplating buying a Nissan Qashqai, but the car I road test today had a big reflection on the windscreen from the bulk instrument panel. I appreciate that most cars have a form of reflection but...