Unfortunately I've had quite a few problems with my WM Caprice. I'm interested to know whether other WM Caprice owners have had similar problems.

The knocking noise from the front suspension is the most annoying problem. Its been in 4 times to have the problem fixed and each time the dealer says "fixed it this time". When I drive it out, it's still doing it. This week I'm taking the foreman for a drive so we can all agree what it is we are trying to fix (in the past the workshop has said it heard the noise and was fixing it). Has anyone else had this problem? If so, what was the fix?

Here is the list (so far).....

- Battery goes flat for no apparent reason - can't unlock car without alarm going off (occurred twice) - fixed after BCU reflashed with updated s/w.

- Key remote buttons fail, remote's clamshell splits open - both remotes replaced twice then replaced with new design remote (design flaw)

- Speed alert changes set speed all own its own (unresolved)

- Handbrake cover falls off - new handbrake cover fitted (design flaw)

- Driver's seat control panel warps showing seat control wiring

- Tyre pressure monitoring system fault - unit "recalibrated" by dealer.

- Knocking noise from front suspension over uneven roads - been in for this to be fixed 4 times and still unresolved (although they found an engine and gearbox mount loose !

- Roof mounted DVD player faulty from Day 1 - took 4 months for a replacement unit to be ordered in - no spares were available.

- 6sp transmission has harsh gear changes - reflashed twice but no improvement (unresolved)

- Engine idles at 1,000 rpm when cold - takes off rapidly unless brake pedal firmly depressed (unresolved)

- Cruise control speed set switch often unresponsive - need to turn off then turn on again cruise control in order to change cruise speed (unresolved)

- Passenger seat lumbar support motor driven adjustment intermittent (unresolved)

- Auto dipping passenger side mirror (for seeing gutter when reversing) does not always dip (unresolved)

- Front mp3 input socket has a poor electrical connection (unresolved)

- Radio channel change scroll wheel often intermittent (unresolved)