What is the best petrol to use in a BMW 330I?

What is the correct petrol to use in a BMW 330i?

Slow starting Nissan Micra

My 2005 Nissan Micra (petrol) has been very slow to start from cold recently. It does start first time, but is sluggish until the ignition "kicks in" and turns over in a slow, less positive manner. I...

Used car has broken down after 2 months - what should I do?

I recently purchased a 2007 Isuzu Rodeo for £7200 a few months ago. Today, the engine started making a strange noise and the car then refused to start. My local mechanic thinks it’s something to do with...

Will I have DPF problems with this driving style?

I'm tempted by a 2010 36k Qashqai 2.0-litre diesel with FSH. I like everything about it but concerned whether I might have DPF issues. Annual mileage would be 8-10k mostly short runs of 10-20 miles with...

Refuelling problems with Jaguar XF

I've started experiencing problems when refuelling the tank of my 2011 Jaguar XF. The fuel pump starts clicking when the tank is 1/3 full and it's almost impossible to fill the tank to the top. My local...

Ford C-Max suffering from turbo spindle play

I was servicing my Ford C-Mas 1.6 diesel the other day and noticed the end of the turbo spindle has about 1mm of play. The car has done 75,000 miles and has been serviced with OEM parts all its life and...

Citroen Xsara won't start

My Citroen Xsara won't start. When I turn the key I just hear a click noise and no start after. However, sometimes it will go when I pump the throttle. I've bought a new battery, but the problems persist....

Buying a used Nissan Qashqai - what problems do I need to be aware of?

I am thinking of buying a 2010 Nissan Qashqai ntec with 36,000 miles and a full service history. The dealer wants £13,5000. What problems might I need to be aware of and are there suitable alternatives? I...

Does the Volkswagen Golf have common fault codes?

Are fault codes 01130 and 01276 common on the Volkswagen Golf?

Mondeo losing power under acceleration

My 2012 Ford Mondeo (39,000 miles) 140 TDCI is losing power under medium to hard acceleration. When accelerating from 1900rpm onwards the car intermittently dips 100 or so revs, at around 2100-2300rpm,...