Month: May 2026 - Pagina 30
Aircon faults in the Citroën C5
The air conditioning of the Citroën C5 regularly fails around 110,000 kilometres due to problems with the condenser or leaking pipes, resulting in no or insufficient cooling and sometimes hefty...Read more
Rust and bodywork weaknesses Dacia Logan MCV
Poor corrosion protection on the Dacia Logan MCV leads to rust on mechanical parts and loss of windscreen adhesive. This mainly affects older models. Early examples from before 2010 are...Read more
Interior wear Audi Q5 and how to tackle it
The Audi Q5 is known for its premium look, but for many owners interior wear appears after just a few years. Worn leather seats, fading buttons, a cracking dashboard and...Read more
Turbo issues with the Ford Galaxy TDCi
The Ford Galaxy TDCi regularly suffers from turbo problems that show up as smoke from the exhaust, loss of power and limp mode. This is often caused by wear after...Read more
Hazard warning lights keep flashing after switch-off
In early Ford Mondeo V models, the hazard warning lights sometimes keep flashing after you have switched them off. This is not an electrical fault but a mechanical problem: the...Read more
Blown head gasket on the Volvo XC60
A blown head gasket is a common problem in the Volvo XC60, especially on models from 2008–2017. This gasket, which sits between the cylinder head and the engine block, prevents...Read more
Suspension wear directly affects your road holding
Wear to a car’s suspension reduces control and stability on the road, significantly increases tyre wear and makes your vehicle harder to handle. Hard braking at high speeds becomes problematic,...Read more
Automatic transmission problems with the Citroën C6
The automatic transmission of the Citroën C6 often shifts jerkily, responds with a delay or goes into limp mode. This happens mainly after 80,000 kilometres. The cause lies in worn...Read more
Seat Alhambra maintenance and reliability explained
The Seat Alhambra is generally a reliable family car without major factory recalls. Do make sure you do not neglect the regular maintenance. Owners rate reliability at an average of...Read more