AndrewR

Hmmm. The problem requires complete replacement of both the glove box and the housing joints (hinges) on the centre console. My local dealer, however, does not carry the parts so I've got to wait another week for the work. In the meantime the lock mechanism has been removed and the glove box is taped up (to the dash.....) with four yards of gaffer tape. The work will be completed next Friday whilst the car is in for its ESP Unit recall check (?) and shoud be covered by warranty.

No, a sad young man who likes to achieve an optimum mpg figure given the ever-increasing cost of diesel!

Exactly! Hence my nervousness at the problem. I don't fancy forking out £100 for something that is a known problem. Will keep you posted as to the outcome.

On a motorway trip to Bristol recently (I live in Somerset) I achieved a personal best of 82.4mpg! I was driving at about 55mph for the majority of the journey due to poor weather. No pictures, however.

Not exactly. The car is two years old on a 55 plate. I bought it from a main dealer three months ago. This is where I think the problem will lie; will they fix it as a warranty job or charge me £100? Surely if it's a known problem Citroen have some obligation to correct problems arising from a design fault?

Hi Pete, I, too, am new. Don't worry about the age thing - I'm thirty and drive a C4 VTR+ diesel hatch in oriental blue and my friends take the p*ss; I return the compliment by reminding them that my C4 is far better equipped than their Vauxhall / Ford / Peugeot and I average 60mpg! Enjoy the car - they're great.

Hi, Could someone kindly explain why the C4's glovebox is so poorly made / fitted? I've had my C4 for three months and have loved the build quality etc, but the glove began sticking; then it came off at the bottom (the bit where the plactic hinges attach to the front console). Now it has locked shut and the handle has snapped off as I tried to prise it open. AAAAGGHHHHH! The car goes back to the dealer on Friday to be fixed. Has anyone experienced this problem and what did you do about it?

OK, thanks.

Hi, I've just bought a [nearly new] C4 HDi and, although I'm having great fun, cannot locate the recommeded tyre pressure levels in the manual. The dealer referred me to Citroen UK who, upon query, referred me back to my dealer....! Can anyone please enlighten me? Thanks.