What's causing the crunching noise on my Citroen Xsara?

I've just bought a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 Diesel, but there is strange crunching noise coming from the near side front wheel area. It's relatively consistent and doesn't just happen under breaking....

Faulty sensors on Ford Focus - how can I fix it?

I have a 2006 Ford Focus. A few months back the engine management light came on and my local garage said it was caused by the emissions sensor. However, I’m not sure this is true as the car passed its...

Should I fix my Ford Focus or trade it in?

I own a 2006 Ford Focus estate with 165,000 miles on the clock. I’ve been told the car needs a new duel mass fly wheel, which will cost approximately £800. I estimate the car to be worth £1200. Is it worth...

What's causing my power steering to screech?

I had a service a few months back, but ever since then my power steering has been making screeching noises every time I make a turn. I kept going back to the garage (solo mechanic) and asking about it,...

Vauxhall Astravan engine making tapping noise

I've just put a second hand engine in my 2001 Vauxhall Astravan. From what I can tell, the engine was good and the only thing that needed changing was the fuel pump. However, I started it up and it is...

Ford Powershift Gearbox - engine revs oscillation problem

I’m currently experiencing some problems with my Ford Galaxy and its Powershift gearbox. When going at constant vehicle speed up a steep hill (or gentle incline while towing a caravan), the engine revs...

How do I stop the alarm going off on my Toyota Avensis?

Help, I can’t stop the alarm going off on my Toyota Avensis. I dropped the keys and the buttons stopped working, so I tried the key in the door and the alarm started going off. I now can’t drive the car...

Speedometer error on Citroen C5 - what's the cause?

The speedometer on my Citroen C5 is seven miles out. The problem has only started since I had the cambelt changed. What could be the cause?

BMW 3 Series Touring differential fault

My 2007 BMW 3 Series Touring has been diagnosed as a differential problem. The car has covered 64,000 miles and has a full BMW service history. I’ve been quoted £1400 plus fitting for a new diff, but can’t...

ESP failure on Volkswagen Golf - should the dealer pay for the repairs?

It would seem that my 2007 Volkswagen Golf has finally succumbed to the infamous ESP light failure. I bought the car 18 months ago from a dealer and it has covered 55,000 miles. Do you know if Volkswagen...