My 10-year-old 1.6 manual Peugeot 307 sometimes makes a sharp "squeak" sound, like metal rubbing against metal, when I'm shifting gears, releasing the clutch, or letting off the accelerator. Does anyone know what might be causing this? 🥲

I own a 2014 SsangYong Korando, 2WD high trim, 2.0 gasoline. Recently, the check engine light occasionally turns on with the error code indicating a misfire in cylinder 1. Sometimes it turns off by itself. I've swapped spark plugs between cylinder 1 and 2, ignition coils between cylinder 1 and 3, and even swapped the injectors. I planned to use elimination to check if it's the injector issue, but after each swap, the misfire code for cylinder 1 still comes back eventually! The engine idles with slight vibrations, but I don't feel any power loss on the highway—it easily goes over 160 km/h. Later, I measured the cylinder pressure: cylinder 1 is at 8 kg, while the others are over 10 kg. After researching online, I suspect it's an exhaust valve issue. Now I'm really torn. Should I just let it be, or go for a major repair? I read online that some people can fix it by opening the cylinder head without removing the engine. But the local big auto shop is no more, and the private mechanic suggests removing the engine, which I really don't want to do—worried it won't fit back as perfectly as the original. It's stressful because I bought this as a first car for my father, who has loved cars all his life, and now this happens. I've been to various places without a clear diagnosis. Some say it's slight cylinder wear, some say valve leakage, and others mention cylinder head design flaws. Any advice from fellow Korando owners on how to solve similar issues would be greatly appreciated!

2020 model 1.5L, used for 3 years, just one small issue: there's a strange noise in the back of the car. Not exactly sure where, but it sounds like a spring being compressed or maybe two small metal parts rubbing against each other. Hard to describe... Has anyone experienced this? Any suggestions?

My 10-year-old 1.6 manual Peugeot 307 sometimes makes a sharp "squeak" sound, like metal rubbing against metal, when I'm shifting gears, releasing the clutch, or letting off the accelerator. Does anyone know what might be causing this? 🥲

2010 Peugeot 307, automatic transmission. Why does it make a squeaking sound every time I accelerate at low speed and then suddenly release the accelerator?

Hey guys, what's up with the brake lights on the Peugeot 307 sometimes working and sometimes not?

If you have purchased a second-hand 2009 Peugeot 307 sedan with a 1.6 automatic engine and it has run 150,000 kilometers, and you notice that it runs at 3300 RPM at 120 km/h on the highway, you might want to consider changing the transmission oil. It's generally a good idea to check the maintenance history of a used car and ensure that essential fluids like transmission oil are fresh, especially if you are experiencing high RPMs.

Hello everyone, my Peugeot 307's air conditioning isn't cooling, but sometimes after restarting, it cools again. What could generally be the problem?

To be honest, I didn’t buy the Corolla out of strong conviction at first. Back in April, I quickly bought a used car from the local market before the Eid holidays. Turned out to be a total disaster. I was in a rush and didn’t have time to go to a mechanic or deal with any hassle, so I drove it for a bit, sold it, and moved on. After that, I decided I wanted to buy something brand new, something I could stick with for 10 years without any headaches. I liked the look of both the Civic and the Corolla. I went to check them out, and while the Civic was really impressive, it was a bit too expensive—so I settled on the Corolla. Overall, the car is smooth and comfortable to drive. But when you're on an incline or waiting at a light on an uphill road, you can feel it struggle to get going—you have to press the gas harder, and the engine gets louder without the car really moving much. The front seats are good, but the rear bench isn’t very spacious. I was honestly disappointed to find that the rear seats don’t fold down, so if you want to carry large items, you’re out of luck. As for fuel consumption—those people claiming 5L/100km, I honestly don’t know how they’re getting that. In the city, I’ve been getting around 6.8 to 7.2, and I’m not a heavy-footed driver. From February 2 to early April, I drove about 4,600 km because I was using it for errands after work and even took a long round trip to Alexandria. One thing I really noticed is that the car doesn’t handle rough roads well—you really feel the bumps. In traffic, sometimes the car shakes a bit when moving slowly around 10 or 15 km/h—not always, but it happens. There's also a faint squeaking noise, like the A/C button is slightly loose—it only shows up on bumpy roads. Still, none of this changes the fact that the car is generally reliable and stable. It drives easily, and honestly, I’m quite content with it—especially after what I went through with that used car. For anyone thinking about getting a Corolla, just be realistic about what you’re looking for. It’s a great car for someone who wants something long-lasting, even if there are a few things that aren’t perfect.