Kia service doesn't include oil/filter change - should I get it done anyway?

I have recently had the first service on my 2012 Kia Cee'd SW (1.6 diesel, manual gearbox). I was very surprised to note that this service did not include an oil and filter change. On checking with the...

Broken exhaust on Mercedes SLK - what's the cheapest fix?

My wife drives a 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200, with 73,000 miles on the clock. It is in decent condition, but last week my wife ran over a gate closing device and damaged the exhaust. The whole exhaust has...

Extended warranty won't pay for heater failure - what can I do?

Six months ago I bought my old company car from the leasing firm - a Volkswagen Passat. The car is four years old and was sold with a two year extended warranty. Last week I took it for a service, but...

Volvo XC70 suffering engine problems - what's the cause?

My 2005 Volvo XC70 Diesel has for the last four years intermittently given an "Engine Service Required" amber warning – error code P0244. Although the performance is slightly impaired, the light usually...

Flashing snowflake symbol on Citroen C2

Occasionally, when pulling up at a junction or at lights, there is a bleeping sound and this flashing snowflake symbol appears on the display of my 2003 Citroen C2. The car then refuses to engage first...

Can I fit 16-inch wheels to my Skoda Octavia VRS?

I have Skoda Octavia TDI VRS currently on aluminium wheels with 225/40/18 summer tyres. Would steel wheels with 205/55/16 winter tyres be a good combination for winter motoring?

Petrol added to a diesel car - what's the damage?

Petrol has been added to my diesel Nissan Note. The tank has been drained and a new filter change. The car will start but is very sluggish and does not seem to have any power. The turbo will also not engage...

Engine destroyed after running out of oil - is the garage to blame?

I put my Saab in for a service recently after noticing a change in engine noise following a long journey. The garage told me the car had no oil and replaced the engine and turbo at a cost of £3000. Since...

What's causing my Jeep Grand Cherokee to misfire?

I have a dangerous misfire on 13 year old Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0-litre petrol. When partly warmed up, it goes through a spell of chronic misfire on part throttle. However, when 100 per cent warmed up,...

What's causing sluggish performance on my Citroen Picasso?

I’m having some problems with my 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso. The engine management light comes on and the car goes into limp home mode. I’ve had a diagnostics test carried out and was informed that the...