oil pump chain snapped and engine ruined

2008 plate 1.4TDI with 64k on clock and always serviced by VW from new. The chain has snapped and main crankshaft bearing cylinder scored. Estimated repairs are a new engine £3500 plus. Is this chain...

Scraping noise from my Kia Cee'd - what could it be?

I noticed a scratching-scraping noise from the front of my Kia Cee'd, probably nearside. The engine is ticking fine (petrol 1.6) and it only happens in first or second gear (or in reverse) at very low...

Could a water leak be a head gasket problem?

I just put a deposit down on a car. The seller says it has a water leak "due to a compressed water supply" which to me sounds like maybe a damaged pipe constricting the water flow. However, a friend has...

Audi Q3 - hesitation under acceleration

My two year old Audi Q3 (quattro) has developed a slight hesitation when accelerating, just as the turbo begins to take effect - 2200/2400 rpm. This only seems to happen when its been standing for a...

Volvo V70 noisy air con - should I be worried?

I have owned a Volvo V70 T6 from new. However, on occasion, the air conditioning unit makes quite a racket. Should I be worried?

Vauxhall Corsa drive judder

I have a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, it's done around 25,000 miles and recently it has been juddering as I go up the gears. I took it to the garage and they put it through diagnostic machines and no fault could...

Ford Fusion radiator fan problems

Our Ford Fusion (2003 model) engine radiator fan has just stopped working but kicks in when we turn the A/C on (and the water leaks out of the pressure cap on water bottle). We've just bought a new thermostat...

Audi A6 Avant electric window problems

My car is a 2012 Audi A6 Avant, which I bought from a local Audi dealer when it was six months old. Today, the driver's side window stopped working. Should I complain to the dealer? The vehicle's warranty...

Skoda Yeti battery problems

I purchased a new Skoda Yeti last year, but have experienced problems with the battery and engine start/stop ever since. The dealer recharged the battery and it fixed the problem for a while, but in recent...

Audi A6 Avant blowing white smoke

I recently bought a 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI. It had previously been sitting idle for a month or two, but drove fine on the trip home. However, after a few days it struggled to start, before braking...