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Car Clinic: How can I stop my car windscreen from misting up?

Car Clinic: How can I prevent windscreen misting?

The windscreen in my Vauxhall Corsa mists up badly in damp weather and takes ages to clear. What can I do about it?
Published 14 November 2016
Car Clinic: After clearing petrol out of my diesel car's fuel system, should I pay for optional additive?

Car Clinic: I put petrol in my diesel car...

When I put petrol in my diesel Audi A5, Fuel Doctor drained the tank. I declined to pay £20 for an additive to prevent “dangerous fumes..."
Published 07 November 2016
Car Clinic: Should I worry about a steering wheel lock warning on my BMW 3-series?

Car Clinic: 3-series steering wheel warning light

The warning light for the electronic steering wheel lock on my 2007 BMW 3-series is illuminated, though the lock works fine. Should I worry?
Published 10 October 2016

Car Clinic: Is my car dealer ripping me off?

Our dealer has quoted £293 to replace a fog light on our Honda Jazz ­— are we being ripped off?
Published 03 October 2016
Car Clinic: What caused warning lights when using a space-saver spare wheel?Car Clinic: What caused warning lights when using a space-saver spare wheel?

Car Clinic: Space-saver warning lights

Q. When I used a space-saver spare wheel on my Citroën DS4...
Published 26 September 2016
Audi Q5 transmission fault

Car Clinic: My Audi Q5 cuts out at junctions

The engine on my automatic Audi Q5 sometimes cuts out when I brake at junctions. My garage says the unit is fine and the stop-start is...
Published 20 September 2016
Car Clinic: What could be causing my BMW not to start?

Car Clinic: My BMW is hard to start. Why?

It’s increasingly hard to start my BMW. I’ve replaced the battery and had the fuel line checked. What next?
Published 12 September 2016
Car Clinic: What is the grating sound when changing from first to second gear in my Porsche Cayman S?

Car Clinic: What is the grating sound when changing...

Sometimes when cold there is a grating sound when changing from first to second gear on my Porsche Cayman S. Any ideas?
Published 09 August 2016
Car Clinic: Will vinegar stop my windscreen wipers from screeching?

Car Clinic: Will vinegar stop my windscreen wipers...

What can I do to stop the rubber of my wipers screeching over the windscreen? A friend suggested using vinegar.
Published 25 July 2016
Car Clinic: What's causing the hissing noise that stops when I press the brake pedal?

Car Clinic: What's causing the hissing noise that stops...

A hissing noise comes from one side of my Audi A3 but stops when I press the brake pedal. The brakes seem to be working properly. Any ideas?
Published 11 July 2016
Car Clinic: What should I do about leaky seals on my car boot?

What should I do about leaky seals on my car boot?

The seals on my car boot let in rainwater. Any suggestions, short of a new seal?
Published 18 May 2016

Car Clinic: How accurate are air pressure gauges at...

Are air-pressure gauges on garage forecourts checked officially? I got different readings at two garages.
Published 17 May 2016