I have a 1999 VT Series II 3.8-litre V6 that has done 217,000 km and I'm wondering if it would be suitable for converting the LPG? Currently I am traveling between 1000 and 1500 km per week. I have not had a problem with the vehicle and would prefer to not have to change it, unless the life expectancy or suitability for the conversion was a potential issue.

02 February 2012

My 2007 Ford Escape has a minor oil leak, and the local Ford dealer has told me that the sump gasket and timing cover oil seal need replacing. As the vehicle has only traveled 70,000 km is this unusual? He has quoted me a price of $2175 to fix it, which seems like a lot of money for a minor problem. Have I got any options other than pay this price?

02 February 2012

I have just had a quote to repair my AWD 2006 Ford Territory after the 'Shift Solenoid Failure Code' came up. A changeover automatic transmission was recommended at a cost of $7200! The car is only five years old and has only done 127,000 km, can that be right, it's only worth $15,000? What are my options?

02 February 2012

Where can I get my 2007 4-cylinder Toyota Camry converted to LPG, and how much should it cost?

02 February 2012

We have been permanently on the road with our 2010 Mazda BT50, towing a 21-foot caravan, that is under 3-tonne load limit, and we are experiencing clutch shudder. We have already had one clutch replaced at approx 20,000 km, and we are now up to 33,000 km and have the clutch shudder back. Is this normal, or is it because they have too light a clutch system and not meant for pulling constantly, as they claim? We have spoken to others with the same problem, and also to people with Nissan Navarras who have to replace clutches as well.

02 February 2012

When should I change the cam timing belt on my 2003 Mitsubishi Magna?

02 February 2012

The DPF on my 2008 Mazda3 diesel has failed through being clogged. The car is under warranty but Mazda has refused my claim because the DPF cycle was not reset at each oil change, some of which I did myself. I had not been advised when we purchased the car, or at any subsequent services at the dealer, or indeed when we purchased oil and filters at the dealership that Mazda has a requirement that at each oil change the computer (DPF) must be reset by the dealer. I don't agree with Mazda's rejection of my claim, which I believe is valid. The car has been serviced as per maintenance schedule, the major services have all been carried out by the dealer, oils and filters for changes other than major services were all sourced from the dealer, and we have extended warranty time on this vehicle. How can a company require that you return it every 10,000 km to have the DPF reset?

26 January 2012

How often should I run my dual-fuel 2001 AU Falcon, on petrol? I currently run three tanks of LPG to one tank of petrol.

26 January 2012

It seems to have become a relatively recent change in car servicing schedules to replace the brake fluid every two years. I can't remember ever having had a brake problem with any of my previous cars, quite a few of which were six to eight years old without ever having the fluid replaced, or bled, for that matter. Has the quality of the modern fluid fallen off so badly that this is necessary, or is this just another dealer ploy to increase the new car sales profit?

26 January 2012

Recently while driving my new Holden Colorado on a bitumen road I noticed it was in 4WD, presumably because I inadvertently engaged the 4WD button while loading or ejecting a CD from the player that is located immediately below the 4WD controls. Are you aware if this is a common occurrence, and would any significant damage have resulted by driving the vehicle over a distance of 50-100 km.

26 January 2012