Most recently answered technical issues questions
I bought a 2009 Volkswagen Polo two months ago and within a few weeks the problems started. The engine is really noisy and vibrates and the dealer has told me this is normal for a three-cylinder engine?...
My Peugeot 207 is using a lot of water, yet shows no signs of any leaks. Any idea what's going?
I recently had new tyres fitted but the garage was unwilling to adjust the tracking as the tie rods were loose/worn. What are tie rods, should I be concerned and should I get these replaced soonest?
My 2009 SEAT Ibiza is coming up for its service and I have been informed a cam belt change is required. Is this right? I’ve only driven 25,000 miles and the books says it doesn’t have to be changed until...
A general email is circulating advising that cruise control should not be engaged when there is rain or snow/ice. It explains that when hydroplaning occurs the cruise control accelerates - causing a potential...
My car was left in the Port of Dover’s official car-park during a recent storm. Unlike other cars in the same car-park, which suffered major wave damage, my vehicle only appears to have suffered salt water...
The engine on my Hyundai i30 diesel has started going into a limiter mode and will stick at 40mph. It is only rectified by stopping and restarting. No warning lights show and I can only fix the issue by...
I’m in the process of buying a 2005 Volkswagen Golf with 115,000 miles on the clock. Can you tell me if this model has any known faults or issues?
My 2006 Volkswagen 1.4 diesel Polo has been causing me varying degrees of grief for the past six months, with the warning lights flashing up intermittently and the engine refusing to start. I am also having...
My 2013 BMW 33-D Touring was delivered in August. Upon delivery, I noticed that the car had bodywork damage, which the supplying dealer has repaired. I have now noticed that the on the nearside, the front...

