Faulty air con - should I sue the supplying dealer?

My local Volkswagen dealer diagnosed and recommended replacing the air con condenser on my 62 plate Polo. Thinking that excessive, I accepted a quote from an air con specialist for £400 and having replaced...

Mercedes C-Class door locking problem

I have Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (2009 model) that has developed a door locking issue. Earlier this year the driver's door would occasionally not open unless I pressed the key fob repeatedly. Our local...

Why won't my Ford Mondeo start?

My Ford Mondeo stopped working recently. It was diagnosed as faulty fuel pump. However, despite the pump being changed, the car still won't run. When you turn it over it starts but then cuts out, there...

Should I buy a high mileage Jaguar XF or XJ6?

I'm interested in buying a Jaguar XF or an XJ6 2.7 diesel. I've seen plenty of 2008 to 2010 models that have done in excess of 100,000 with most saying 'engine fault'. Are these cars best avoided or are...

Land Rover Freelander power loss

My Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 suffers from an intermittent lack of power when pulling away from junctions. I've had a new clutch and flywheel fitted, along with EGRE valve and throtle flap motor. The...

Volkswagen Golf heater problems

I have a problem with the heating on my 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. I have to turn the heater temperature control wheel to very nearly the maximum setting before any heat comes out. It soon gets uncomfortable,...

Restoring a Saab 9-3

I am a Saab enthusiast and have a 9-3 as a project car. However, there are a few more mechanical problems than I anticipated. Firstly, when moving in first gear there is a whining noise. If moving off...

What's causing my Ford Mondeo misfire?

I have a 2004 Ford Mondeo automatic that has developed at misfire at idle and low speeds. My local garage has put in plugs and leads, but the misfire remains. Any idea what the fault could be?

Land Rover Discovery - why is the gearbox so noisy?

I own a Land Rover Discovery 3. Recently the gearbox has got really noisy. The noise is loudest 40-50mph and sounds like I am driving over rumble strips. Any idea what could be causing this?

Toyota Hiace - why has the engine management light come on?

My Toyota Hiace van has the engine management warning light on. It has also gone into 'limp mode' permanently. The code fault has been read as "fuel pressure regulator fault", however I have taken it to...