Which oil for my Volkswagen Golf diesel?

I have recently topped up Halfords Opel Engine oil (petrol) into my Volkswagen Golf (diesel). This was for fill up, I topped up about 0.75 litre to 1 litre. It wasn't exactly the right oil. I have noticed...

Where can I get a recon ECU for a Focus?

I own a 2003 Ford Focus 1.6LX which I have been very happy with. The car broke down two weeks ago and will not turn over (all the dash lights come on but the engine does not turnover). The car has been...

Why won't my car start?

My Ford Focus refuses to start. My friend checked the car over and found there was no spark from the plugs, but they worked ok in his car. Any ideas?

Do I really need to change the dual-mass flywheel?

My 2004 Renault Scenic is due to have its clutch replaced and my local mechanic has recommended I replace the dual-mass fly wheel at the same time. Is this really necessary or is he trying to get more...

Faulty radio on Skoda Citigo

We have just taken delivery of a new Skoda Citigo and there is a fault with the radio - it doesn't tune into radio stations or keep its reception when on the move. The dealer has acknowledged the fault...

How far do I need to travel to regenerate the DPF?

I have narrowed my choice of new car down to the Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. I do mostly city driving, but a few times a month will go on longer journeys on faster roads. That said, my typical journeys are...

Turbo failure on a Range Rover - do I have any recourse?

I have a four-year-old Range Rover Sport bought new from a dealer. I have had all the servicing done by the same dealer on schedule. The vehicle has done 68,000 miles and the turbos self destructed, causing...

How can I fit a new radio to my X-Trail?

The CD player on my 2004 Nissan X-Trail has stopped working. The radio is ok and I have managed to buy a used Nissan radio with a CD changer, but I am unsure how to fit it. Can you offer any advice?

Why do DSG 'boxes judder?

My wife has owned a Mk6 Volkswagen Golf DSG for nearly three years. She has loved it with one exception, the auto gearbox, which always shudders when moving off from stationary. I understand this was common...

Broken wiring loom on Ford Focus

My 2006 Ford Focus was broken into recently, with the thief slashing the wiring loom to get into the front passenger door. My local dealer has been unable to find the correct part, while Ford Customer...