Timing problem on 2001 Vauxhall Movano

I erred on the side of caution and had the cambelt changed in my Vauxall Movano 2001 Van. The first time following replacement of cambelt it started fine, second time was difficult but evenutally started,...

Just out of warrantee gearbox failure

My Jeep's 3 year warranty ran out in May 2010, but the car has only covered 42000 miles to date, with regular dealer service. The auto gearbox has failed suddenly and totally and Chrysler Customer Service...

Can you reverse a battery's polarity?

My neighbour bought a very clean and low mileage Rover 25 (2004) from his local dealer 3 months ago for £3,200. After not being run for 2 weeks, he found the battery flat when he next went to start it. He...

Speedometer reading zero on Citroen C3

I recently bought a 2002 Citroen C3 1.4 LX petrol. The speedo reads zero and shows no speed when travelling. The mileage stands still also. I've been told by once source that it's the ECU and that it's...

Oil pump failure on Audi A4 Cabriolet

I recently bought a 2006 Audi A4 Convertible (2.0 TDi) through a private sale. The car has done 76,000 miles and has a full Audi service history. Two weeks ago as I was driving and the 'oil pressure level...

Stuttering Volkswagen T4

I've been to Volkswagen garages, I've been to Volkswagen nuts, but I still can't find out why my T4 (1991 2litre petrol manual) stutters when in fifth gear. I'm usually on a trunk road or motorway going...

How much for a brake change?

How much should it cost me to have two sets of brake pads fitted front and rear, with a brake fluid change, on my Mondeo?

Audi A6 vibration problem

I am on my second set of brakes in 12 months but my Audi A6 is still vibrating heavily at speed and under breaking. I've had the wheels re-balanced to no effect. Are these cars prone to bushing failure?...

A4 Cabrio hood failure

The hood on my four year old Audi A4 3.2 S-Line convertible stopped working. The car has only done 16,000 miles. Is this normal on a four year old car? If not I would expect Audi to admit that the pump...

Electronic handbrake problem

I am getting a grinding/squealing noise coming from the electronic handbrake unit location on my Scenic 2004. The noise only occurs when I am stopping my car or parking it, it does not occur all of the...