BMW 520d jumping out of first gear

I own a 2011 BMW 520d with a manual gearbox that pops out of first. Can this gearbox be repaired or does it have to be replaced? I understand that this is a sealed unit.

Damaged seats - can I claim against the warranty?

I bought an 18 month old SEAT Leon X-Perience with 15,000 mile son the clock. Recently the stitching in the seats has started to come apart. The warranty firm has rejected my claim as wear and tear. Is...

Why is the steering feel so poor on my Hyundai ix35?

I own a Hyundai ix35 1.7 Diesel. I've noticed that the steering doesn't has any feedback and appears overly sensitive. I have already been to my local Hyundai dealer four times and they said it is not...

Power steering failure on Citroen C3

I had a power steering problem with my 2011, 34,000 mile, Citroen C3. I was told it was due to a poor earth in the electrics, which is apparently a common problem with Citroens. However, I have now been...

What's the best method for clearing blocked windscreen washers?

I'm having issues with the front windscreen washers on my 2012 Kia Rio. I have disconnected the pipe and tested the pump and this is working fine. I have also cleared the jets, so I believe that there...

Mazda 323 won't start

My Mazda 323 refuses to turn over. I've managed to jump start it and drive home, but the car emits a smell of burning rubber, with smoke coming from under the bonnet. The water bottle is low and the lights...

Vibration problem on BMW 1 Series

I have a 2009 BMW 120d M sport with 98,000 miles on the clock from new. The car has developed a severe vibration through the gear lever and clutch pedal. Any suggestions as to the cause?

Will stop/start cause turbocharger damaging

I have recently purchased a 3 Series BMW 320i Xdrive and assume it has a turbocharger fitted. With previous turbocharged cars I have always allowed a couple of minutes for the turbo to stop rotating and...

Lexus RX 450h - invasive engine or exhaust noise in cabin

My 2012 Lexus RX 450h has developed a loud engine noise. The noise is persistent and deep - almost like a base note. I have owned a RX 450h before and it never made this noise. My local Lexus dealer cannot,...

Sudden decrease in fuel consumption

Back in March 2015 I asked you: "I bought a 2012 Honda Civic 1.8 EX i-VTEC in February, swapping it for my 2006 2.2i-CTDi. The overwhelming 'feature' of the new car is its enormous thirst for petrol and...