Are head gasket failures common on the 2007 Peugeot 307?

My local garage last week replaced the thermostat housing unit on my Peugeot 307 1.6 semi-automatic 2007 model, after I woke up one morning to find huge water loss. The car has only done just over 22,000...

Should I mention my warranty to Volkswagen before they complete my Golf's ABS/ESP repair?

Returning on Saturday from shopping in our 55-reg Golf Plus (46,000 miles), I noticed the ESP light was on. Ironically, on returning home, I opened the Telegraph Motoring section and the very first thing...

Why is my 2006 Ford Focus hunting and cutting out?

My Ford Focus 2006 1.6 Zetec 115ps has an intermittent hunting/cutting out problem. It is worse when the engine is warm, especially after a a warm start. The car will not idle and when driving along at...

Should my parents keep or replace their eight-year-old BMW 318is?

My elderly parents have a dilemma. Their BMW 318is is now eight years old and, to date, has been reliable save for a few minor problems. They are after advice as to whether they should run the car into...

Is there a known problem with the Volkswagen six-speed gearbox, as fitted to my 2008 Jetta?

I have a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta six-speed with very few miles on the clock. The car is like new. I have experienced an issue with the synchromesh, where the gears clash on changing into fifth. Has anyone...

Why doesn't my KIA Sportage's warranty cover diagnostic checks?

I bought a secondhand KIA Sportage 2.0 CRiXS Auto in April 2008 and extended the warranty in Nov 2008 for a further two years. Last week, an indicator light showing 'Malfunction' came up with the word...

My 2006 BMW 320d has developed a central locking fault two months after I bought it - should the dealer repair it?

I purchased a 2006 BMW 320d E Touring Auto for £14,000 from a private dealer on 8 May 2010. Today, the car has developed a fault with the central locking system and I am unable to unlock the driver, passenger...

What should I be wary of when buying a used Toyota Prius Hybrid?

I'm thinking of buy a Toyota Prius 1.5 Hybrid automatic with cruise control and have noted that they have a standard manufacturer's warranty of 100,000 miles or eight years, so one over three years old...

My Jaguar X-Type's clutch has gone - should the dealer replace it?

I have a Jaguar X-Type diesel 2L SE (2008). I bought it about nine months back from an authorised dealer and now the clutch has gone, and the dealership is saying it's driving style and wear and tear,...

Conditional discharge

I purchased a new A4 from an Audi dealer on 10/1/2005 for £23,000. The car was brand new and came with a 3-year warranty. On 3/8/2007 I took a further warranty through the dealer for a further 3 years...