Why is my 2002 Renault Clio II whining under acceleration?

Just back from a week's holiday driving around Scotland in my 2002 Renault Clio II 1.5 DCI 65bhp, which ran like a sewing machine. It did nearly 1000 miles without any problems. I got up today and washed...

What's wrong with our SEAT Alhambra's gearbox?

We have an '02 plate SEAT Alhambra 1.9TDI. In the last month or so, my wife has lost power twice when driving it. She switched the engine off, and everything was fine again. In the first few days, we were...

Why is my 2002 Vauxhall Vectra squealing when I start the engine?

I have a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra C, 2.2DTi with 111,000 miles on the clock. When I start the car there is a squealing noise, which rises and falls with the revs for the first 10 to 15 seconds of running,...

Why is my 2002 Mazda 6 knocking from the steering?

My car appears to have developed a slight knocking. It only occurs once I hit around 35mph, gets louder as I get faster, and is inaudible at motorway speeds due to the road noise. It's pretty quiet and...

What's the grinding noise coming from my 2008 Toyota Corolla Verso?

I'm getting a grinding noise from my 2008 Toyota Corolla Verso. I don't think it's the engine as the grinding/rubbing noise does not relate to engine revs and is entirely absent when driven slowly, or...

What could be causing 'whirring' from my Ford Focus if not the wheel bearings?

I have a 52-plate Ford Focus, but there is a whirring sound when you drive it. I've had the four wheel bearings replaced but the sound is still there. I've even tried it with the clutch in or out, but...

Chattering Class

I have owned a series of S-Class Mercedes. At least ten in a row, all wonderful, and all petrol. Recently, against my better judgement, I bought an ex-demonstrator diesel: a S320 CDI LWB, with 9,000 miles...

Why can I hear water flowing through my Vauxhall Astra's heater matrix?

I have a Mk4 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8v. When I start it and pull away I can hear the water flow throw the heater matrix. It never loses water temperature and there is good hot air in car, no oil in the water...

Is a clicking noise from our 2001 Citroen C5 related to the alternator?

We are getting a clicking noise from our 2001 Citroen C5 HDI's engine, which sounds similar to a steam engine flywheel rotating. I thought it might be the catalytic convertor, but I understand from the...

Why's my Peugeot Partner Combi knocking on rough roads?

I have a Peugeot Partner Combi 2003 and have a knock when going onto a rough road and turning. There is only one knock but it happens every time I turn on rough roads. Just taken it for an MoT and it passed,...