What's causing this strange rattle from the front of my SEAT Toledo?

I have an x-reg SEAT Toledo. I got the car recently and it was fine until I went on a bumpy road, and now there is a rattle from the front driver's side when I hit 1000 to 1200rpm. Then it goes away and...

Why is my Citroen C5's rear suspension losing height when parked?

I have a small (I hope) problem in that my Citroen C5 2.2hdi SX estate's (2003/52 plate) rear suspension loses height when left parked for a few hours. Once I activate the door unlock it quickly returns...

Why have the suspension air bags on our Mercedes-Benz E-Class blown out for a second time?

What causes rear suspension air bags to explode? One blew out on our 2006 E-Class Mercedes-Benz before we replaced both rear shocks, and 12 months later it has happened again.

Has the garage caused my Volkswagen Bora to pull to the left by fitting new anti-roll bar bushes?

I have recently bought a Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TD 2000 on an X plate. After driving it for a few days I noticed it pulled to the left. I phoned the garage I bought it from and told them my problem. He said...

Under suspension

Some time ago you were good enough to give some very helpful advice. I hope you are willing to repeat the trick. I have a 2005 Mondeo diesel bought at one year old with 15k miles from a retailer who specialises...

My 2003 Citroen C3 failed its MoT due to broken coil springs - should I discuss the fault with Citroen?

I have just had my 2003 Citroen C3 fail it's MoT due to broken front springs. There are approx 46,000 miles on the clock and I bought the car secondhand in 2006 from a major car supermarket, where I was...

My Mercedes-Benz E-Class's coil spring broke recently - does this happen often?

I have a Mercedes-Benz E-Class 280 CDI, registered 30 Sept 1995 with a mileage of 48,000. It's been serviced by Mercedes-Benz at all times. The car had not moved for 24 hours and was sitting on the drive...

What's causing a harsh ride in my Hyundai Getz?

I have a 58-reg Hyundai Getz 1.4 which has a very harsh ride. My wife has a Getz 1.1 and the ride is acceptable. I have spoken to the Hyundai selling agent who say there should be no difference, although...

Does the petrol Fiat 500C drive as well as the diesel version?

In your road test you thought the 500C drove like a sports car and was as good as the Mini Cooper thanks to the anti-roll bar. Is this the same as a torsion bar, which appears to be installed in the Diesel...

Is it normal for Nissan Note front wishbone arms and rear bushes to need replacement after just 21,000 miles?

I have a Nissan Note dCi which is now three years old. I love the car and have always had it serviced at the same dealer where I bought it. When it went in for its last free service and MOT, it passed...