Does the Volkswagen Passat suffer from corroded brake discs?

I have a 2008 2.0 Volkswagen Passat TDI that I have just taken for its second service with 24,000 miles on the clock. When I picked up my car, I was informed that the front discs would need replacing as...

Is there anything I can do about my rusting 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

I took delivery of a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class and have only just read your article. The car is a C180 Elegance and is dated 11/08/2000 in the EEC certificate of conformity. Initial registration 16/1/01....

Why won't Mercedes-Benz repair the rusted doors on my 2002 S-Class?

I have a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class that has suffered premature rusting of some body panels. In March 2009 Mercedes-Benz UK agreed to repair the rust on a door panel, but it reappeared within a few weeks....

Do I have any recourse against a private seller after my Porsche 911 was found to have rust problems?

I purchased a classic car privately, based upon the description provided by the seller. Following the purchase, I had the car transferred to a specialist who has indicated that there is severe rust on...

When did rust become a problem with 1990s Mercedes-Benz S-Class models?

I'm looking for a 1991-1999 W140 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. I've seen two 1997 models, both of which had rust problems around the wheel arches. Can you tell me in which year Mercedes-Benz started producing...

Why won't Ford honour the anti-perforation warranty and repair rust on my Ka?

My Ka is nearly six years old, with about 24,000 miles on the clock. It has badly rusted at the bottom of the driver's door, on the inside, above the sill. The sill also has rust spots both inside and...

I bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee that was built in 2008 and not 2010 - does it need any special attention?

I have just taken delivery of a new Jeep Grand Cherokee Tech. The dealer had no stock and had to order it from Chrysler UK. As the model was only launched in March this year I assumed that the build date...

Why won't Mercedes-Benz replace the corroded AMG wheels on my new C-Class?

My new Mercedes-Benz C-Class alloys are a disgrace with corrosion on centre hub and spokes. They are the premium AMG wheels. Mercedes-Benz will only replace one of the four under warranty due to some rim...

Should the antifreeze in my Citroen be changed every three or four years?

There does not seem to be a specific reference in the service schedule to changing the antifreeze in my 2006 Citroen 1.6-litre 16v. It is always checked at the service for concentration but does this take...

Why won't BMW repair rust damage on my 2003 BMW M3 under warranty?

My (June) '03-registered BMW M3 has developed several small bubbles on the paintwork of the boot lid (on the rear-facing surface). These appear to be early areas of rust. One area is associated with a...