VW Jetta 2008 - timing chain failure prognosis

My 2008 VW Jetta, 1.4TSI, DSG Petrol is in the garage following a timing chain failure. Is it likely that there will be damage to the cylinder head?

Dual clutch autos

I have heard of problems with VW's DSG transmissions - hesitating when pulling onto roundabouts or at junctions, apart from more fundamental problems. The Kuga has a similar(?) dual clutch affair. Would...

Lights failed on a Grand Voyager

The lights on my dash started flashing so thought bulb was gone but have since found out that this is not the case. First it was only drivers side lamp not working but now it seems to be every light on...

Jumping out of 1st gear - why?

Can you advise the likely cause of my car 'jumping' out of 1st gear when moving please? I have just bought it with 12 months MOT and something is not right! It has done 91k miles.

Fixing a Peugeot 107's slipping clutch

Can you advise on a slipping clutch problem on a 2007 Peugeot 107 with 20k miles on the clock? I have read that its a common problem with some saying its a simple matter of adjustment and others (our local...

Warning lights flash on when I brake in my 307?

When I brake the warning light for ESP comes on followed by the ABS light. When I turn off the ignition and restart the car the lights go out until I brake again. I have had the brake linings checked and...

Tickover is too quick on our Golf Plus?

Our Golf Plus, 2008, 35k, has been Volkswagen serviced from new by Volkswagen but it has a problem. The tickover starts about 850 (fine) but soon moves up to about 1,100. This makes the car a bit too fast...

Transmission failure repair followed by head hasket failure - suspicious.

I own a Volvo XC70 and have done 185,000 miles trouble free. A noise recently occurred which became worse and was diagnosed as a failure of the transmission. The remedy was to replace it at a cost of £2500...

Petrol smell in a Zafira?

I have a Zafira 1.6l club, 2008, 42k, which I have owned since one year old. Now and again there is a smell of petrol in the cabin. Usually when after it has been on the drive overnight. Not when driving....

Vectra diesel feels as though it is running on three cylinders

Bio have a 53 plate Vectra CDTI. It seems to feel as if it is running on three cylinders, but seems to clear when you put your foot down. There are no fault codes when plugged in and the chap that plugged...