Car Servicing
The CVT transmission in my 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander has failed after just 127,000 km, despite a full service history and only local city driving. Mitsubishi are quoting $7000 to fix a 6-year-old car. Is this normal?
I am hearing some pinging noise while accelerating in my 2016 Mazda 3 BN SP25, which has done 14,000 km. I'm using unleaded 91 petrol, am the only driver, and there was no load inside the car when the noise occurred. Is this normal?
I have a 2010 Holden Cruze auto diesel. My gearbox just stopped working, it works in Reverse but not in Drive. Can I make Holden pay for a new gearbox? I heard they have had heaps of problems and if you complain they will replace?
I am placing an order for Tiguan Allspace 2018 in Europe and have two options: a) diesel 2.0 AWD 176 kW or b) petrol 2.0 AWD 162 kW. Do they have a cam timing belt or a chain?
When engaged in Drive there is some slack experienced in the form of a klunking noise in my 2003 BA Ford Falcon auto ute prior to vehicle being mobile. What could be the problem?
Do you have a rough idea how much a new brake master cylinder and left rear shock absorber would cost on a 2010 Mazda2?
I am currently living overseas, but returning to Australia and looking to buy a reliable used car. I am considering a 2014 Mini Countryman, but am concerned about reliability and ongoing maintenance. Any Advice?
I have had problems with my 2006 Lexus GS 350 I bought four months ago from a NZ dealer. The problem is that the battery drains itself out very frequently. The dealer has replaced with an old battery on three separate occasions, and once with a new battery. Even Toyota could not fix the problem despite keeping the vehicle for six weeks, and vehicle did not start yet again on the day of return. I just wanted to know if this is a common problem with Lexus or could it be the inefficiency of the dealer to have not carried out a thorough inspection prior to selling it?
When I turn the ignition on in my 1997 Falcon Fairmont there is a clicking sound in the motor. My brother seems to think it's either the distributor or spark plugs?
Does the 2007 Suzuki Swift have a timing belt or a chain?