CompleteCar
Ask Us Anything

To help readers get the most out of this free service, we ask those that wish to submit a question to first register their details using the registration form.

Thank you



Previously answered questions

What would cause a Suzuki Grand Vitara diesel to be slow to start?

What would cause a Suzuki Grand Vitara diesel to be slow to start? All four heater plugs are good, and it starts quicker if you pump the accelerator when starting.

Mattie Canty (Birdhill)

Mar 2014 Filed under: fault

Read our answer...


How do I cure my BMW's overheating?

Hi, I have a BMW 320 Convertible, which had a reconditioned engine with new radiator about eight months ago, but it now keeps losing water! Sometimes I fill it and it will be fine for weeks; other times it empties in days. Now the temperature gauge is shooting straight into the red even when filled up with water.

What do I do?

Leah Johnson (Berkshire)

Mar 2014 Filed under: fault

Read our answer...


What's causing the vibration in my Volkswagen Transporter?

Hi, I have a problem with my 2004 Volkswagen Transporter T5. It shudders really badly when it reaches about 2,000rpm in all gears. When you accelerate hard it's so bad you cannot drive it (because of the vibration and lack of power). We have checked the air intake sensor, it's not that, and the diagnostics show no faults. We have just changed the long driveshaft and it made no difference. What do we do next?

Thanks Ken, Co. Galway

Ken Maher (Ballygar Co.Galway)

Mar 2014 Filed under: fault

Read our answer...


What's the whirring noise in my Ford Focus?

I have a six-year-old Ford Focus C-Max and there's a funny sort of whirring noise when driving. I mentioned it to the garage before I got the car serviced but they said it was nothing when I collected the car after service. My-son-in law reckons it is the bearings in the back left wheel. What do you think?

Thanks, Robbie.

Robert Wise (Dublin)

Feb 2014 Filed under: fault

Read our answer...


Will replacing the EGR valve fix my Suzuki SX4?

Hi, I have a Suzuki SX4 1.6 diesel, and I have been told the EGR valve needs to be replaced. It has been cleaned by main dealer but the light has come back on the dash. Is replacing the EGR successful? Quoted approx €600.00.

Sean Moylan (Galway)

Feb 2014 Filed under: fault

Read our answer...


Should my Audi A6 be juddering in first?

Hi, I am driving a 2009 Audi A6 with 91,000 miles on the clock and a manual gearbox. It shudders on take off in first gear, mostly after starting in the morning. Any idea what it might be? I have had it to the garage and they tell me its a "feature" of the car. Not convinced!! Can you help? Gearbox oil has been changed.

Jim Hynes (Dublin)

Jan 2014 Filed under: fault

Read our answer...


Why is my Ford Focus using so much oil?

My Ford Focus is using oil at an alarming rate with no visible leaks and also no smoke from the exhaust. What could be the problem?

Michael F Carroll (Clonakilty)

Jun 2013 Filed under: fault

Read our answer...


Blue smoke and poor running in my Daewoo!

Hi, I have a 2001 Daewoo Lanos with 103,000 miles on the clock and every time when I start it a lot of blue smoke comes out of the exhaust pipe for about four seconds and it runs rough for about two minutes. The smoke also smells like burning. What could be the problem ?

Colin Harris (Tipperary )

May 2013 Filed under: fault

Read our answer...


What's wrong with my Saab 9-3?

My Saab 9-3 stops running when I lift my foot off the accelerator. What could be wrong?

Richard Daly (Cork)

Oct 2013 Filed under: fault

Read our answer...


Does the older BMW 3 Series have an oil leak issue?

Hi,

I am looking at buying a 2007 BMW 320i Coupé (Manual) or a 2007 BMW 320i SE Coupé (Automatic). Both have 44,000 miles on the clock. My old car, a 2002 BMW 318Ci eventually gave up due to the engine leaking oil constantly. A mechanic friend of mine has advised against buying another 3 Series as he says this oil problem is an ongoing fault with the model. I would be interested in knowing if such is the case?

Thanks,

Denis, Dublin

Denis Hartnett (Dublin)

Aug 2013 Filed under: fault

Read our answer...


4,949 Irish motoring queries answered to date

On CompleteCar.ie there is no such thing as a silly question. No matter how small or complicated an issue seems, we'll do our best to help. Our experts will quickly answer your queries in a friendly and jargon-free manner.

Please remember that we offer advice, not gospel. We cannot be held responsible for recalls, a second hand car's history, 'acts of God', changes in car pricing or Government policy. We are here to help and offer independent, impartial and free advice. What you do with it is entirely up to you.

By submitting a question you are agreeing to this statement. Thank you.

CompleteCar.ie aims to be compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), implemented on 25 May, 2018. At no stage shall we contact you without your express permission (by entering your email address, you are consenting for us to send you emails relating directly to your question).

Your data will never be shared with a third party and it is kept in a secure database on our servers, with limited personnel access.

You have the right to have your data deleted at any time and also to get a copy of your data on file. For any related queries, please send us a message using the form on the Who we are page.