What is your car doing?
Find the thing your car is actually doing and it will take you to the people who investigate it. You do not need the right word for the part. Describing the noise is enough — naming it is our job, not yours.
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200 complaints listed
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Mechanical, electrical and air conditioning
- The gear jerks when it changes Investigated under Automatic gearbox repair
- It bangs into gear when I put it in drive Investigated under Automatic gearbox repair
- The revs go up but the car does not go faster Investigated under Automatic gearbox repair
- It does not move at all when I select drive Investigated under Automatic gearbox repair
- It will not change up until the engine is screaming Investigated under Automatic gearbox repair
- There is a whine that changes with speed Investigated under Automatic gearbox repair
- It shudders at a steady speed on the motorway Investigated under Automatic gearbox repair
- A red or dark fluid patch under the middle of the car Investigated under Automatic gearbox repair
- There is a grinding noise when I brake Investigated under Brake repair
- It squeals in the morning and stops after a while Investigated under Brake repair
- The steering wheel shakes when I brake from high speed Investigated under Brake repair
- The pedal goes down further than it used to Investigated under Brake repair
- The pedal feels spongy Investigated under Brake repair
- The car pulls to one side when I brake Investigated under Brake repair
- The brake warning light is on Investigated under Brake repair
- There is a smell of burning after a long downhill Investigated under Brake repair
- The AC blows but it is not cold Investigated under Car AC repair
- It is cold when moving and warm in traffic Investigated under Car AC repair
- It was cold last summer and is not this summer Investigated under Car AC repair
- There is a smell when I turn it on Investigated under Car AC repair
- The air is weak even on full fan Investigated under Car AC repair
- It cools on one side only Investigated under Car AC repair
- There is water on the passenger floor Investigated under Car AC repair
- I can hear a click or rattle when the AC is on Investigated under Car AC repair
- The car will not start in the morning Investigated under Car battery
- It starts slowly, like it is struggling Investigated under Car battery
- I had to jump start it yesterday Investigated under Car battery
- The battery light is on Investigated under Car battery
- It is fine when I drive daily and dead if I leave it Investigated under Car battery
- The battery is swollen or leaking Investigated under Car battery
- The dashboard resets and the clock goes back to zero Investigated under Car battery
- I need a battery delivered, the car will not move Investigated under Car battery
- The car is dead if I leave it two days Investigated under Car electrical repair
- The battery is new and it still will not start Investigated under Car electrical repair
- The lights dim when the AC comes on Investigated under Car electrical repair
- It clicks when I turn the key but does not start Investigated under Car electrical repair
- The battery light is on while I am driving Investigated under Car electrical repair
- The windows or central locking stopped working Investigated under Car electrical repair
- A fuse keeps blowing Investigated under Car electrical repair
- The dashboard lights flicker Investigated under Car electrical repair
- There is a noise and I do not know where it is coming from Investigated under Car repair
- The temperature gauge goes up in traffic Investigated under Car repair
- There is a puddle under the car in the morning Investigated under Car repair
- It shakes when I stop at the lights Investigated under Car repair
- There is a burning smell after I drive Investigated under Car repair
- The steam comes out when I open the bonnet Investigated under Car repair
- It is loud from underneath, like a hole in the exhaust Investigated under Car repair
- Another garage quoted me a big job and I want a second opinion Investigated under Car repair
- The service light has come on Investigated under Car servicing
- I do not know when it was last serviced Investigated under Car servicing
- I just bought the car and want it checked over Investigated under Car servicing
- I am driving to Oman and want it looked at first Investigated under Car servicing
- There is a small oil patch where I park Investigated under Car servicing
- The engine sounds louder than it used to Investigated under Car servicing
- The air from the vents smells Investigated under Car servicing
- I want the service recorded properly for when I sell it Investigated under Car servicing
- The check engine light is on Investigated under Car diagnostics
- The ABS or airbag light is on Investigated under Car diagnostics
- It goes into limp mode and will not go over a certain speed Investigated under Car diagnostics
- It jerks or hesitates when I accelerate Investigated under Car diagnostics
- It will not start sometimes and starts fine other times Investigated under Car diagnostics
- A shop changed a part and the light came back Investigated under Car diagnostics
- It fails to start but the battery is new Investigated under Car diagnostics
- The dashboard lights all come on at once Investigated under Car diagnostics
- The engine is losing power going up a slope Investigated under Engine repair
- White smoke comes out of the exhaust Investigated under Engine repair
- Blue smoke when I start it in the morning Investigated under Engine repair
- The coolant keeps going down and I cannot see a leak Investigated under Engine repair
- It is using oil between services Investigated under Engine repair
- There is a knocking noise from the engine Investigated under Engine repair
- It overheated once and has not been right since Investigated under Engine repair
- The engine shakes and one cylinder feels dead Investigated under Engine repair
- It went through the floods Investigated under Flooded car repair
- The carpet is wet on the passenger side Investigated under Flooded car repair
- The car smells damp and I cannot get rid of it Investigated under Flooded car repair
- The windows go up and down on their own Investigated under Flooded car repair
- Warning lights keep appearing and disappearing Investigated under Flooded car repair
- The car drove through water and cut out Investigated under Flooded car repair
- The boot has water sitting under the spare wheel Investigated under Flooded car repair
- The windows fog up and will not clear Investigated under Flooded car repair
- I am buying a car and I want to know if it has been flooded Investigated under Flooded car repair
- The car is due its big service Investigated under Major service
- The engine feels flat and the fuel consumption has gone up Investigated under Major service
- It hesitates or shudders when I accelerate Investigated under Major service
- The air from the vents smells Investigated under Major service
- I have owned it a while and never had the plugs or brake fluid done Investigated under Major service
- The agency quoted me for a major service and I want a second price Investigated under Major service
- I do not know whether I need the minor or the major one Investigated under Major service
- I am about to sell the car and want it fully up to date Investigated under Major service
- It is going on a long trip and I want everything done at once Investigated under Major service
- The service light has come on Investigated under Minor service
- It is due for an oil change Investigated under Minor service
- I do not know when it was last serviced Investigated under Minor service
- I just want the normal service Investigated under Minor service
- I am going on a long drive next week Investigated under Minor service
- There is a small oil patch where I park Investigated under Minor service
- I want the service recorded properly for when I sell it Investigated under Minor service
- I do not know whether I need the minor or the major one Investigated under Minor service
- There is a knocking noise when I go over a speed bump Investigated under Suspension and steering
- The steering wheel is not straight when the car is going straight Investigated under Suspension and steering
- The car wanders and I keep correcting it Investigated under Suspension and steering
- The steering has gone heavy Investigated under Suspension and steering
- It feels floaty over bumps and keeps bouncing Investigated under Suspension and steering
- There is a clunk when I turn the wheel at low speed Investigated under Suspension and steering
- One tyre is wearing on the inside edge Investigated under Suspension and steering
- There is a humming noise that gets louder with speed Investigated under Suspension and steering
Body, paint and interior
- I had an accident and I do not know what to do first Investigated under Accident and body repair
- Someone hit my car and drove off Investigated under Accident and body repair
- There is a dent but the paint is not broken Investigated under Accident and body repair
- The bumper is cracked and hanging Investigated under Accident and body repair
- The door does not close properly since the accident Investigated under Accident and body repair
- My insurance told me to get an estimate Investigated under Accident and body repair
- I do not want to claim, how much to just fix it Investigated under Accident and body repair
- The car pulls to one side since the accident Investigated under Accident and body repair
- The clear coat is peeling off the roof and the bonnet Investigated under Car painting and respray
- There is a scratch down the side of the car Investigated under Car painting and respray
- The paint has faded and gone dull Investigated under Car painting and respray
- A panel was painted before and it does not match Investigated under Car painting and respray
- There are rust bubbles at the bottom of the door Investigated under Car painting and respray
- I want the whole car resprayed Investigated under Car painting and respray
- The bumper is scuffed from parking Investigated under Car painting and respray
- Bird droppings have marked the paint Investigated under Car painting and respray
- The tint is full of bubbles Investigated under Window tinting
- The old tint has gone purple Investigated under Window tinting
- The film is peeling away at the edge of the glass Investigated under Window tinting
- The car is unbearable inside after it has been parked in the sun Investigated under Window tinting
- The sun comes straight in on the child seat in the back Investigated under Window tinting
- I get glare in my eyes driving in the afternoon Investigated under Window tinting
- People can see straight into the car at the traffic lights Investigated under Window tinting
- I was told the tint on my car is darker than the limit Investigated under Window tinting
- The film is scratched where the window winds up and down Investigated under Window tinting
- The car was imported with tint already on it and I do not know if it is within the limit Investigated under Window tinting
Paint condition and protection
- The calipers have gone rusty and brown Investigated under Caliper painting
- I fitted new wheels and the brakes look terrible behind them Investigated under Caliper painting
- I want the calipers in a colour to match the car Investigated under Caliper painting
- The paint on the calipers is peeling off Investigated under Caliper painting
- It looks neglected behind the wheels Investigated under Caliper painting
- I am getting the car ready to sell Investigated under Caliper painting
- One caliper looks different to the other three Investigated under Caliper painting
- I want it to stay clean longer Investigated under Ceramic coating
- Water spots dry onto the paint every time Investigated under Ceramic coating
- The car is parked outside and the sun is killing it Investigated under Ceramic coating
- Bird mess left a mark I could not wash off Investigated under Ceramic coating
- Washing it every week is ruining the paint Investigated under Ceramic coating
- It is a new car and I want to keep it that way Investigated under Ceramic coating
- I want the shine to last Investigated under Ceramic coating
- Someone quoted me for a coating and I do not know what it is Investigated under Ceramic coating
- The car just looks tired Investigated under Car detailing
- It has been parked outside all summer Investigated under Car detailing
- There is sand and dust in everything Investigated under Car detailing
- I am selling the car next month Investigated under Car detailing
- The seats smell Investigated under Car detailing
- There are water spots all over the paint that will not wash off Investigated under Car detailing
- Something spilled in the back Investigated under Car detailing
- The paint feels rough when I run my hand over it Investigated under Car detailing
- I am handing a leased car back Investigated under Car detailing
- The paint looks dull Investigated under Car polishing
- There are circular scratch marks all over it in the sun Investigated under Car polishing
- The car looks fine wet and terrible when it dries Investigated under Car polishing
- Someone keyed the car Investigated under Car polishing
- There are white dry patches on the bonnet and roof Investigated under Car polishing
- I washed it at a brush wash and it came out scratched Investigated under Car polishing
- The colour looks faded compared to the door shuts Investigated under Car polishing
- I want it looking its best before I sell it Investigated under Car polishing
- My headlights have gone yellow Investigated under Car polishing
- The roof lining is hanging down Investigated under Upholstery and interior trim
- There is a cigarette burn in the seat Investigated under Upholstery and interior trim
- The driver’s seat has split at the seam Investigated under Upholstery and interior trim
- The seat has gone flat and I sit lower than I used to Investigated under Upholstery and interior trim
- The door panel is coming away Investigated under Upholstery and interior trim
- Something spilled and the carpet is stained Investigated under Upholstery and interior trim
- The seats are sun-faded on one side of the car Investigated under Upholstery and interior trim
- I want to change the interior to leather Investigated under Upholstery and interior trim
- The back of the car smells damp Investigated under Upholstery and interior trim
- A trim piece rattles over bumps Investigated under Upholstery and interior trim
- The driver’s seat is worn where I get in Investigated under Leather repair and restoration
- The leather is cracking on top of the seat Investigated under Leather repair and restoration
- There is a cigarette burn in the leather Investigated under Leather repair and restoration
- The colour is coming off onto my clothes Investigated under Leather repair and restoration
- My jeans have stained the seat blue Investigated under Leather repair and restoration
- The steering wheel has gone shiny and sticky Investigated under Leather repair and restoration
- The seat is split along the stitching Investigated under Leather repair and restoration
- The leather has faded on the sunny side of the car Investigated under Leather repair and restoration
- A dog scratched the back seat Investigated under Leather repair and restoration
- The front of the car is covered in stone chips Investigated under Paint protection film (PPF)
- I just bought a new car and want to keep the paint perfect Investigated under Paint protection film (PPF)
- Someone opened a door onto mine in the car park Investigated under Paint protection film (PPF)
- The bonnet is getting sandblasted on the highway Investigated under Paint protection film (PPF)
- The paint is scratched around the door handles Investigated under Paint protection film (PPF)
- I drive to Abu Dhabi every day Investigated under Paint protection film (PPF)
- I want to protect the resale value Investigated under Paint protection film (PPF)
- I do not know whether I need film or a ceramic coating Investigated under Paint protection film (PPF)
Getting the car to us
- I cannot leave work to bring the car in Investigated under Pick up and drop off
- I live in Dubai and it is too far to drop it Investigated under Pick up and drop off
- The car will not start, it cannot be driven to you Investigated under Pick up and drop off
- I have one car and my family needs it during the day Investigated under Pick up and drop off
- Can you collect it from my building parking Investigated under Pick up and drop off
- I need it back before the weekend Investigated under Pick up and drop off
- I am travelling, can my wife hand over the keys Investigated under Pick up and drop off
- The brakes are grinding and I would rather not drive it Investigated under Pick up and drop off