Full size spares

In May I shredded a tyre while in France. I was glad to be driving a Mondeo with a full-size spare. I was able to replace the tyre with an identical Michelin the same day. What would have happened if I...

Do the Vauxhall Antara and Jeep Compass have the same diesel engine, and is it a chain cam engine?

I've been looking at the Vauxhall Antara and Jeep Compass amongst others and I'm struck by the similarity of the engines, even down to the emission and performance levels. Both companies advertise these...

Just out of warrantee gearbox failure

My Jeep's 3 year warranty ran out in May 2010, but the car has only covered 42000 miles to date, with regular dealer service. The auto gearbox has failed suddenly and totally and Chrysler Customer Service...

Jeep Cherokee 2002 to 2007

A few points to add to your whats bad on this model. Check the cabin blower to see if it has all its speeds - if it only runs on high speed the rectifier has gone (a common problem) - costs about £22 and...

Why is my Jeep Commander's power steering stiff after towing a caravan?

After towing my caravan with my Jeep Commander for a day, the next day I find that the power steering is very stiff and seems to grind for about 200 yards. Then all seems OK. Any ideas why?

Why can't I get a replacement wing mirror for my Chrysler Grand Cherokee?

I have a Grand Cherokee jeep in grey, which I bought new last September. Unfortunately, a man in a white van has hit my vehicle and it now needs a new wing mirror on the driver's side. I took it to my...

Will my Jeep Cherokee's alarm sound if I disconnect the battery and reconnect it later?

I have a 2002 4.0L Grand Cherokee. I work offshore and each time I come home my battery is flat. Until now there has been some life in the battery but not enough to turn it over, so I jump-start it off...

Will the Jeep Patriot be made available with a diesel engine and automatic gearbox?

I have owned a Jeep Patriot LTD diesel for three years now and have been very pleased with the car. Due to health problems I need an automatic. I would like to stay with Jeep and wonder if you have heard...

Why does my Jeep Cherokee cut out under acceleration?

I have a 2002 2.5 diesel Jeep Cherokee which has an intermittent fault under acceleration. It will sometimes cut out and you have to stop, turn the key off, then restart it. I've had injectors checked...

Why is Jeep being slow to issue a software update for my 2009 Patriot?

We bought a 2009 Jeep Patriot in January this year. Each time we switch the engine on we get a warning light to check the engine oil. After taking it back to the garage to have the oil looked at, and further...