Golf timing belt snapped - what do I do?

My VW Golf Mark IV 2003's timing belt has recently snapped (i know, should have been more attentive with the servicing) and we're wondering what to do. Speed was about 20mph at time of incident, stopped...

Volkswagen Golf warning lights

The garage is currently at a loss - getting the engine unit checked but wondered if you had any suggestions. My VW Golf 1.9TDI has been fantastic but recently been serviced and had timing belt changed...

Sluggish A3 in early mornings

My 2005 Audi A3 2.0 tdi has a strange problem. In the morning when you pull away or when the car has been parked up for a bit and you pull away the traction control light on the dash flashes and the car...

Gearbox failure on a Jaguar X-Type

I have a Jaguar X-Type that has done 150k mls and has now suffered gearbox failure. Only gear possible is reverse. Costs to even have a look are expensive. Is a replacement gearbox available or even worth...

Mazda 3 Transmission fault after 25,000 miles

I bought a new Mazda 3 in 2009. The vehicle has always been serviced on time and by the main dealer. At the third anniversary service the dealerships advised me that there was a noise coming from the gearbox....

Cost of anti-freeze change?

I would like to know how much a garage will charge me for changing my anti freeze in my citroen Xanitia 1.8 8v 1993. Its not a main dealer garage but a local garage. Please tell me the avarage cost for...

Experience with Volvo after alternator failure 2008 V70

I have a Volvo V70 D5 registered in August 2008, with 41000 miles. It's alternator failed in late June 2012. The quote to repair from a Volvo dealer was £750. They refused to acknowledge that this an unusual...

3 Series misfiring

I have owned this car since February 2012, local BMW dealership investigated intermittent engine misfire in February and advised loose coil pack, but a new set (recommended) £300. Due to having a 3rd...

Rough idling Audi A4

I have an ageing (53 plate, 120,000 mile) Audi A4 1.9 TDI. It has been a great car but over the past few months the idle has gone "lumpy" intermittently. Above idle it runs smoothly, there is no loss...

My Vectra loses power after braking.

My Vectra 2-litre diesel 1998 loses power for a few seconds after braking, and the engine management light comes on intermittently but goes off when brake is applied, this also causes loss of power.