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Volkswagen emissions

Reader Letters: VW fumes, a YouTube repair wheeze...

Nick Tyndall seems to be under the impression that Volkswagen has found a way of tuning the thermodynamics of the internal combustion engine...
Published 07 April 2016
Buying Guide: the best high performance 'Q-cars' for keeping a low profile

Buying Guide: the best high performance 'Q-cars'

Once upon a time, it was considered vulgar to advertise a car's performance potential. Scoops, skirts and spoilers were a rarity
Published 30 March 2016
Reader Letters: Hydrogen fuel, broken headlights and right-hand-drive

Reader Letters: Hydrogen cars, broken headlights and...

Jeremy Clarkson claims he is “baffled” by the car industry’s reluctance to switch to hydrogen power. Perhaps this is why...
Published 29 March 2016
A case of clocking? My car's odometer and sat-nav show different mileages

Clocking? My car's odometer and sat-nav show different...

My second-hand Mitsubishi’s odometer shows 20,000 fewer miles than does the built-in sat nav. My dealer says the odometer reading fits the service...
Published 29 March 2016
Why is my 2014 Seat diesel's engine warning light illuminated?

Why is my 2014 Seat diesel's engine warning light illuminated?

The engine management warning light is illuminated on my 2014 Seat diesel and the stop/start system isn’t working. Could it be diesel particulate...
Published 29 March 2016
Porsche Boxster buying guide, including the 986, 987 and 981 models and Spyder

Buying guide: Porsche Boxster 986, 987 and 981 models

Sweaty palmed purists have barely got used to the idea of the 911 Carrera having a turbocharged motor and now they’re faced with a Boxster with...
Published 24 March 2016

How can I prevent my car windscreen from misting up?

When I set off in my Hyundai i20 on a cold day the windscreen steams up and takes ages to clear. What can I do?
Published 22 March 2016
Jaguar XF

Why does my car's steering wheel vibrate when I'm stationary?

When my Jaguar XF diesel is stationary or turning at low speeds, the steering wheel vibrates and the steering feels spongy. What is causing this?
Published 22 March 2016
Letters of the week

Reader letters: from cleaner motoring to pricy parts

VW is in hot water for creating a clever piece of technology, but could it not be used beneficially?
Published 22 March 2016
Car Clinic: My Honda Jazz's battery goes flat if left for four weeks. Why?

My Honda Jazz's car battery goes flat if left for four...

If we leave our 09-plate Honda Jazz 1.4 for four weeks the battery goes flat. Why is this?
Published 16 March 2016
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

Can you drive a car without a valid MoT?

The MoT certificate on my wife’s car expired while we were away. How can I take it for its test when I can’t drive it without a valid certificate?
Published 07 March 2016
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

Is it possible to remove sun lotion hand prints from...

Hand-shaped marks have appeared on my Seat Ibiza. My garage tells me it is sun lotion. How do I get rid of them?
Published 07 March 2016