Starting issues with an Audi A4

I have an Audi A4 TDI 96 plate. I've had the battery and starter motor changed and still can't start it. When the key is in the ingition all the lights on the dashboard come as normal and then go off...

Citroen not authorising turbo replacement

The turbo failed on my C4 Picasso. The car is 4 months out of an approved used car warranty and the dealer has told me they have received notification from Citroen that the problem is due to a known fault....

Strange horn fault on a Berlingo

I have owned my 03 Berlingo HDi from new, now done 125000 miles. The horn works with the ignition off perfectly, but will not work with the ignition on! Clearly an MOT failure but my garage - an independent...

Engine trouble with a 1996 Astra

My mother-in-law has big problems with her 1996 Astra. A couple of months back the woodruff key in the crankshaft timing pulley wore and sent all the timing up the wall. After fitting a new pulley and...

Torque settings for Nissan Micra rocker cover bolts

I have a Nissan Micra K11, what are the torque values for the rocker cover bolts, because of a leaking rocker cover gasket which I am going to replace.

Garage couldn't remove the Lambda sensor and charged extra

While fitting a new lambda sensor to my Skoda Fabia last week, the threads broke, requiring a new section costing nearly £700. They wouldn't pay for it, even though it happened whilst in their care, despite...

Vibrating Jaguar S-Type transmission

I have a Jaguar S-Type 2.7 Diesel Automatic, 05-plate with 77k miles. There is a shaking/vibration from the transmission when it is accelerating between 40 to 50 MPH. Once the car has reached between...

Tyre pressure sensor valve failure

I have had two tyre pressure sensor valves fail in the last year (cause seems to be corrosion)- great inconvenience but no blow-outs so far. I am concerned about long term safety of these devices -...

2002 Passat consuming too much fuel

My 2002 1.9 TDI Passat estate 130 occasionally cuts out when started from cold (usually on pulling up at the traffic lights) and is slightly heavier on fuel than it used to be. Now get around 37 per...

Freelander leaking coolant

I am losing coolant fluid, but have kept it topped up and not overheated. Land Rover have had the vehicle for investigation and perfomed two compression tests but can't find the source of the leak. I have...