Why don't fuel companies try to prevent people using the wrong fuel?

There is not a month goes by without someone telling me how they have inadvertently filled their vehicle with the incorrect fuel, and the resultant eye-watering costs to fix. Why couldn't the fuel companies...

Could an electrical fault be causing power loss in my son's Volkswagen Polo?

My son’s Volkswagen Polo gave us some trouble on the return journey form holiday last week. After running for about 80 miles the engine suddenly lost all power (just as if the engine was suffering from...

What could be causing this fuel supply problem with my Honda?

Our car was pre-registered but had only four miles on the clock when purchased. It had been left on the forecourt, presumably in the cold, but gave no immediate problem. The dealer has been very good as...

Should I use diesel fuel that has been stored for four years?

I always keep a couple of gallons of diesel as a stand by, but have not used it for about four years. Can I use it now or is there a limited time before it deteriorates?

My Ford Mondeo struggles to start and then produces white smoke. What's wrong?

I've got a Ford Mondeo Mk3 2.0 TDI. It lost all power and then produced white smoke, then it stalled and would not start again. When it cooled down it started, but was very lumpy and with smoke, then stalled...

Do all Suzuki Swifts jolt when driving slowly?

I have a 2009 Suzuki Swift 1.5-litre which is jolty when driving slowly in traffic. Is this the drive train resistance, is it a fault with the design or is it a problem with my clutch? My dealer told me...

Does my Peugeot 306TD have a turbo fault?

Can someone offer advice about my Peugeot 306TD? The car starts first time and runs well, with no misfiring or whistles, but there is no turbo effect whatsoever. When you floor the throttle the motor gradually...

My Volkswagen Golf has lost power after I changed an injector - why?

I recently replaced my Volkswagen Golf TDi's head gasket because I had a water leak. Prior to this I had a problem with misfiring and replaced injector two, because it came up on the scanner. Since replacing...

Why's the fuel filter alarm light coming on in my KIA Cee'd?

I have had a KIA Cee'd 1.6 LS for 15 months now and have been very happy with the performance. It is used mainly for longer distance motorway driving when I do use it, so I'm baffled that I am intermittently...

My Chevrolet Lacetti is suffering from an engine problem - can I return it to the dealer?

I bought a 2006/ 06 plate Chevrolet Lacetti 1600 4 door saloon from a reputable dealer local to myself. It had a genuine mileage of 14,000. Seven days and 250 miles after buying it, a malfunction lamp...