Month: June 2026 - Pagina 19
Wobbly seats and problems with seatbelts are not a minor detail
A wobbly seat or a loose seatbelt buckle might seem like a small defect. In reality, it is a direct safety risk that requires immediate action. Cars from the first...Read more
Recognising electrical faults in the Seat Leon
Electrical faults occur regularly in the Seat Leon. They show up as warning lights, failure of the infotainment system, charging problems on hybrid versions or lights that switch on by...Read more
Driveshaft wear after 250,000 km
After 250,000 kilometres, driveshafts regularly start to show signs of wear. The front CV joint wears out the fastest. The good news is that with many makes you can solve...Read more
Recognising and preventing turbo problems in EcoBoost engines
EcoBoost engines deliver strong performance in a compact package, but turbo wear (wear to the turbo that affects performance) and loss of power (less pulling power and weaker acceleration) are...Read more
Recognising a slipping transmission in the Peugeot 5008
A slipping automatic gearbox in the Peugeot 5008 causes jerky gear changes, loss of power and hesitant pull-away. The cause is often worn clutches, contaminated transmission oil or faulty sensors...Read more
Injectors and idling speed on the Peugeot 3008
Defective or dirty injectors in the Peugeot 3008 immediately cause an irregular idling speed, engine misfires and, in the worst case, the risk of detonation in the combustion chamber. These...Read more
Recognising and fixing electronic faults in your car
Electronic faults are not always complex, and are often caused by a weak battery, a poor earth connection or a corroded plug. Problems with the key losing synchronisation (where the...Read more
Electric windows and sensors in the Berlingo often fixable
Defective electric windows and sensor faults regularly cause frustration with the Citroën Berlingo: windows that do not respond, reversing sensors that warn for no reason and fan problems that reduce...Read more
You can recognise EGR contamination in the XC70 like this
EGR valves and EGR coolers frequently cause problems in the XC70 due to internal contamination of pressure sensors and intake ducts. This leads to mixture composition errors, loss of power...Read more