Top end won't turn

My Corsa broke down a few weeks ago and the top end wont turn, I have been told it's the timing chain by a mechanic, but I can only find reference to a timing belt, and no one seems willing to look at!...

Vauxhall Vivaro is flood damaged

Unfortunately I got my Vauxhall Vivaro stuck in a 3ft puddle. The van cut out in the middle of the puddle. I managed to tow the van home and park it on a hill, to helpp drain any water that may be caught. I...

Diesel Fuel Pump failure

My 1.5-litre Clio diesel is four years old, with 68k miles on the clock. I have been advised that the fuel pump has failed internally sending metal filings through the fuel injection system. To rectify...

Engine juddering

I have a Renault Laguna 1.9 dCi on a 53-plate. It has been well looked after, but recently it started juddering. I got it onto diagnostics and it came back with three errors: heater plugs, MAF sensor and...

Temperature guage shows over-heating while driving up long inclines (coolant at minimum level - not leaking)

I have noticed that when driving up long inclines, the temperature (according to the guage) starts to creep up rapidly from 90 degrees towards 130. It returns to 90 once I level off or start going downhill....

VW Passat: water Ingress, sunroof drains blocked

My Volkswagen Passat (2002) has water inside the boot on the left and right hand sides in a recess built into the floor where the jack and tools are stored. I suspect the rear sunroof drain has come off...

Can I use winter tyres in Summer?

You have previously suggested having two sets of tyres, Winter and Summer. I accept that winter tyres will not last as long as summer tyres, but as I am a low mileage driver could I just replace my Summer...

Warning light on my Fiat 500 keeps coming on

I took delivery of new Fiat 500 1.3-litre diesel at the end of Oct 2010. Within a couple of weeks problem with warning triangle and stop/start unavailable lights coming up. Car went back to dealership....

Car wheel leans out

I have put new wheels on my car, and the front right wheel leans out slightly. Could this be the result of the wishbone being damage or the suspension? I know I had a little knock when the roads were...

Can I remove the diesel particulate filter on my car?

I need a diesel car for towing a caravan, and have been considering a 2010 XC70 with the 205ps Geartronic D5 engine. I don't use the car for really short journeys, but I am concerned that with such a high...