Month: July 2026
Alfa Romeo Junior warranty: what you need to know
The warranty cover on the Alfa Romeo Junior is stronger than many buyers think. Standard, you get a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. Under the right conditions, that cover extends to eight...Read more
Slipping transmission Volvo S60: cause and solution
A slipping transmission in the Volvo S60 is a common problem in which the engine revs rise, but the car hardly accelerates. This is often accompanied by juddering at low...Read more
Transponder or inertia switch: why your Jumper won’t start
Older examples of the Citroën Jumper from the early 2000s are fitted with transponder systems. These systems have special limp-home mechanisms. A faulty transponder chip in the key or an...Read more
Rust on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio: what you need to know
Rust formation and corrosion problems in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio are more common than many owners expect, especially after high mileage. Early corrosion in cavities, on sills and on side...Read more
Giulietta suspension wears out faster than you think
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is a car with a distinctly sporty chassis, and that has a downside: the suspension and track rod ends wear relatively quickly, especially with spirited driving...Read more
Exhaust damage that quietly becomes very expensive
A poorly secured exhaust system is more than an irritating rattling noise. It is a fault that gradually leads to high replacement costs, extra emissions and, in some cases, even...Read more
Avoiding MOT failure for the Citroën C4 Cactus
The most common MOT failure points on the Citroën C4 Cactus are found in five familiar areas. These are tyre pressure, tread depth, dipped beam headlights, number plate lights and...Read more
Volvo XC40 reversing camera not working
On the Volvo XC40, it is fairly common for the reversing camera to show no image or to drop out temporarily while driving. Volvo recognises this problem and mainly attributes...Read more
Timing chain wear in the Audi A8
Timing chain problems in the Audi A8 are mainly seen in the 4.2 TDI and 3.0 V6 TDI engines, where chain wear and faulty high-pressure pumps often occur together. Especially...Read more