Would an engine flush reduce knocking in my Saab 9000's engine?

I have an N-reg Saab 9000 CSE turbo automatic. When the engine is running it knocks on the right hand side and gets louder while driving. I have asked a few people about it and have had different replies,...

What does the 'Service transmission' warning light mean in a Volvo V50?

I have recently purchased a 2006 Volvo V50 D5 automatic with a high mileage at 118,000. It runs ok but the service transmission light and engine system service light keep coming on. The car runs great...

Little belter

This week I took my 2005 SEAT Ibiza 1.4 Sport for its 5-year service and MOT. I bought the car new and it has 43,000 miles on the clock and has been serviced regularly by a SEAT dealer. The car needed...

Economy of scale

In response to RG of Petworth you state that the XF "is relatively economical". My 2.7 diesel XF is just two years old and on my last trip to St Andrews, Fife it returned 52mpg at an average 61mph. I reckon...

Nervous, breakdown

I am 82 and my driving licence has been extended for three years. My Honda Jazz SE manual is nearly 8 years old and although it’s done only 38,000 mileage and has been trouble-free, I expect it’s only...

Varnishing point

My windscreen has been spotted with clear varnish used by a repairer for a minor body job. This is irritating as it makes the wipers noisy. What solvent can I use to get it off?

Under suspension

Some time ago you were good enough to give some very helpful advice. I hope you are willing to repeat the trick. I have a 2005 Mondeo diesel bought at one year old with 15k miles from a retailer who specialises...

Teves times

I have a MkV VW Golf. Recently it was diagnosed with the ESP failure and was only 3 weeks out of warranty when it happened. The car has full VW service history with the dealer I bought it from and has...

Chips panned

I am considering having my late 2.2 TDCI Mondeo chipped. Talking to the company that would do it all seems to good to be true (apart from the price £350). Increased torque plus increase MPG, with no detrimental...

De-hyundrated

I have an April 2009 Hyundai i10 Comfort automatic returning 22-30 mpg. My dealer says this is because the engine is still tight (only 1,400 miles to date) and another dealer says it is due to my short...