Citroen C2

Sensodrive gearbox problems with Citroën C2

The Sensodrive gearbox in the Citroën C2 often suffers from jerky gear changes, faults that leave the car stuck in neutral and warning lights on the dashboard caused by defective...Read more
Seat Cordoba

Recognising diesel problems in the Seat Cordoba

The Seat Cordoba diesel is known as a simple, affordable car, but older examples regularly suffer from typical diesel problems such as black smoke at high revs, clogged particulate filters...Read more
Volvo V60

Used car checklist for the Volvo V60

A used Volvo V60 requires particular attention to the oil, brakes, hybrid system and suspension. Go through these points systematically. That significantly reduces the chance of unpleasant surprises. In this...Read more
Ford Galaxy

Solving air con problems with your Ford Galaxy

The air con in your Ford Galaxy that won’t switch on is often caused by faults in the cooling system or the electronics. This is seen especially with models with...Read more
Peugeot 3008

Hybrid battery Peugeot 3008 fails to live up to its promise

Many owners of the Peugeot 3008 plug-in hybrid see their electric range collapse to barely 1 kilometre instead of the expected 4 kilometres, while recuperation on the motorway often fails...Read more
Ford Fiesta

Warm air heater and fan faults in the Ford Fiesta

The warm air heater fan in some Ford Fiestas fails prematurely and often only works on the highest speed or not at all. This significantly limits comfort during the colder...Read more
Volvo V70

Crankcase ventilation requires preventive maintenance

A properly functioning crankcase ventilation system prevents internal pressure build-up, oil leaks and engine damage. The PCV system (Positive Crankcase Ventilation, a system that removes harmful gases from the crankcase...Read more
Dacia Duster

Timing chain problems with the Dacia Duster

The timing chain on the Dacia Duster causes serious problems, especially with the TCe engines with 0.9, 1.2 and 1.3 litre displacement. This chain stretches, jumps teeth or even snaps....Read more
Citroen C3 Aircross

ABS and traction control warnings Citroën C3 Aircross

Warning lights on your dashboard due to tyre pressure errors, faulty sensors or problems with the braking system are not uncommon in the Citroën C3 Aircross. ABS (the anti-lock braking...Read more
Lynk & Co 02

Lynk & Co 02 safety systems too alert

The Lynk & Co 02 is equipped with an extensive package of safety systems, but in practice these systems sometimes turn out to be set too aggressively. Automatic emergency braking...Read more