Changing a Fiesta cam belt

I'm an ex mechanic, been out of the motor trade for 15years, but continued with engineering in industry. Do I need any special tools for the cam belt change, like locking pins etc? Never done one on...

Broken turbo on a Saab 9-3

There is a blue smoke trail on acceleration in my Saab 9-3. It does clear a bit. The engine light is on and the turbo has now stopped working. Can I run it without the turbo or can I take it off?

Which fluid for my auto box?

I would like to know if I can use CVT NS2 fluids for my Nissan Primera 1999 model transmission fluid, I found it difficult to get CVT NS1 that is specified but I have gotten CVT NS2. Kindly advise if i...

Problem with VW Polo electronic gear box

I have a Volkswagen Polo and I have had problems with the vehicle not responding to the accelerator following a period after the vehicle slows down. The vehicle has done less than 10,000 miles and had...

Engine problems - what should my questions be?

I bought a new VW Tiguan in August 2010. last month the car engine light and EPC light went on an the car just had no revs. VW dealer came to pick up the car. it has been in the workshop now for a month...

Golf stalls when coming to a stop

My Golf (100,000 miles) goes through stages of just cutting out as I stop (at lights, roundabouts, parking, etc). It happily restarts. This happens about 40% of the time - when engine is warm and once...

Power loss in a Toyota Corolla Verso

I have encountered intermittent power loss from my Corolla Verso, particularly on inclines and from a standing start. Cannot seem to put accelerator far as power seems to drop, come down in gear and all...

How does traction control affect tyre wear?

My new Suzuki Swift has Traction Control (switchable) - I have left it switched on - but am interested to hear your views on tyre wear. Will it be increased by leaving TC switched on?

Breakdown services and battery sales

Please publish this warning to your readers. Two week's ago, my wife's car failed to start. Being a member of one the largest car breakdown service providers, I called and an operative came to my house....

Tracking problems on a Peugeot 207

I've owned my Peugeot 207 since April 2011, and its been back to the dealership a number of times nw in an attempt to resolve an ongoing issue with the tracking. The car clearly pulls quite noticeably...