Most recently answered technical issues questions
My Rover 25 has started overheating. The water in the tank is bubbling up and there is a small amount of steam coming out. The engine fan is also continuously on. Any idea what the fault is?
I've recently bought a 2011 Audi A4. The car is great, however the ride is very uncomfortable. After checking with Audi I found it has sports suspension which explains the firm ride. My choices seem to...
We bought a 2011 Jaguar XFR from a main dealer five months ago. Yesterday, the oil warning light came on and the car started blowing out smoke. It was towed to a local garage and I've been told it needs...
My friend has a 2004 Hyundai Terracan which he has owned for a couple of years and has generally been quite happy with it. Recently, it has started to show severe handling problems, becoming quite unstable...
The steering on my mum's 2007 Renault Clio is tight when in the straight ahead position and doesn't respond to tiny inputs, however if a little force is applied the power steering works fine. Could the...
Owing to an unexpected medical issue, I have been told not to drive for a few months. My automatic Vauxhall Corsa (2005 model) is on my drive and won't be needed until February. I have over inflated the...
Turbochargers on engines used not to operate in first gear or below 2000rpm. (diesel) or 3000rpm. (petrol). Is this still the case as I may in the future purchase a small capacity turbo engine ?
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My Vauxhall Astra Estate (1.6 petrol with 200k on the clock) has developed a heavy rattle/knocking noise. It last for a second or two at the start up. Sounds like it's in the head/VVT area. Always flushed...
Lots of problems/faults with a new Toyota Yaris, dealership unhelpful, unbiased advice needed please
Hello Honest John, we bought a new (16) Toyota Yaris Design, to replace a 13yr old (03) Yaris T Spirit, through Drive the Deal, the process went perfectly, car seemed perfect initially. First we noticed...
I am curious about buying a plug-in hybrid car as 90 per cent of my journeys are over six miles in city traffic. However, do they work well in regards to the heating and air conditioning? Both these systems...

