Does my Audi TT's cambelt really need replacing?

I am told by the garage that the cam belt should be replaced on my five year old Audi TT. The car has done 33,000 miles and not driven hard (rarely exceed 3000 rpm). Do Audi really build an engine which...

Where's the towing eye on the Honda FR-V?

Is there any way I can tow my Honda FR-V? It has broken down, but I cant find a towing eye on the front.

Bought a used car that's faulty - what can I do?

Last week I bought a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 for £1799. It was cosmetically very good inside and out and had a full service history. I checked the oil and it was clean and up to the maximum mark, so I bought...

Can I use a diesel car for short trips?

I have the chance to buy a 2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI with 5000 on the clock. The owner has emigrated and the car has not been driven regularly for some time. I travel 6000 miles a year - would you foresee...

Does my Powershift box really need a fluid and filter change?

My 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol Ford Mondeo is in for a three year service, 17,000 miles. The garage has called me to say Ford recommends a change of oil and filter on the Powershift auto box too. Is this...

Can I put off the service on my Mercedes A-Class?

I bought my 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class a few months ago with 22,300 miles on the clock. Recently the service light has come on and my I’ve been told the plugs, brake fluid and air filter needs changing...

How much should a replacement cat converter cost?

I have been quoted £2000 to replace the catalytic converter on my Toyota Verso by a main dealer - is this a fair price, It seems a lot.

Volkswagen T4 refuses to start - what's wrong with it?

My Volkswagen T4 won't start. I've checked the fuses under the dashboard, all fine, but it just turns over and puff blue smoke out of the exhaust. Could it be the glow plugs?

What happens if my car's timing belt snaps?

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe has a timing belt and reading the handbook it tells me that my 2.2 diesel only requires its timing belt replaced every 100,000 miles or 10 years. Yet the petrol model of the same...

New Fiesta has faulty paintwork - what are my rights?

I bought a new Ford Fiesta from my local ford dealer in August .On collection, I noticed a few fallout spots near the rear number plate and the salesman said he would have it dealt with. Since then nothing...