Sat nav cradle leaving circles on windscreen - how do I get rid of them?

My last two cars, both Volkswagen, have noticeable circles on the windscreen when the screen is misty. They are obviously the result of the suction pads that are affixed to the screen during installation. How...

Mazda 3 stop/start system - can I switch it off?

My Mazda 3 has the i-stop system (but not i-loop) and I'm wondering if there are long term problems if it activates a lot in regular rush hour urban conditions.? I don't mind it being active but should...

Vauxhall Corsa warning light - what's the fault?

I own a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa and there are two rubber breather hoses attached to the engine; the smaller of which snapped off at the point where it connects to the engine. A mechanic told me that this didn't...

Flood damaged Ford Focus - what should I do?

I drove into a flooded road last week and my 2004 Ford Focus has cut out. The water went into the intake under the front passenger’s seat and now the car refuses to start. Can you help?

Ford Focus - should I repair it again?

The timing belt has snapped on my 2009 Ford Focus. The car has covered 156,000 miles and I have had the car repaired, with new valves, pistons, clutch and flywheel. It came back from a local independent...

DSG gearbox issues on Volkswagen Golf

I am having some serious issues with the DSG gearbox in my 2009 Volkswagen Golf. I was pulling out of a junction and the car started to judder and then the gearbox disconnected. Now the car refuses to...

Hyundai i30 - are there any known problems?

Are there any known problems with a CRDI system as on the Hyundai i30? The fuel pressure is quoted as up to 30,000RPM and this seems incredibly high for a fuel system in a car.

Vauxhall Corsa warning light - what should I do?

My Vauxhall Corsa's power steering light comes on when putting the key in the ignition, but as soon as cranked over it goes off. The car runs fine and only recently started to show this (steering wheel...

Fiat500 condensation and wet footwell

We have a 2009 Fiat 500 and over the last two months we've had problems with condensation forming on the inside. We've pulled back the drivers carpet and cladding was soaking wet but there's no evidence...

Unexplained engine noise on Nissan Juke - what's the cause?

My Nissan Juke has started making a had a noise from the engine on start-up. It sounds like a slipping belt or could it be the turbo? I always let the turbo cool before switching off.