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I have a BMW 220d xDrive auto Active Tourer. It is 8 years old and has done 103,000 miles. I am advised by BMW that there is no requirement to ever change the auto transmission oil but a local autobox...
I have a Peugeot 208 1.2 petrol. I was told the cam belt life was 100,000 miles - I have only done 25,000 miles in 8 1/2 years. What is the recommended life? I have been told that later 1.2 engines have...
My 2018 Suzuki S-Cross is due for an MoT and service. I have been quoted an additional £50 for an oil flush. At 35,000 miles is this essential or worth it? I’ve been driving for 60 years and am not familiar...
I have a 30,000 mile 2018 BMW X2. How often should I change the spark plugs ?
I understand that French cars are complicated and expensive to work on, often requiring specialised tools. Since a Dacia Duster is basically a rebadged Renault will it be cheap to buy but expensive to...
I have a 2014 Ford B-MAX 1.6 petrol automatic with 43500 miles. I've been advised that I need to have my cambelt changed do to to the age of the car. What else should the garage change while doing the...
When should the timing belt/chain be changed on a Nissan Juke 2013 1.5 diesel?
My 2019 SEAT Arona (18000 miles) water pump is leaking. When I get it replaced should I do the the timing belt at the same time? I have been quoted £899 is this reasonable?
I can not find any torque converter gearbox servicing requirements. Does the torque converter oil need replacing at prescribed intervals?
I own a 2017 SEAT Ateca. I can't update the navigation system. I've owned the car since new and my local SEAT dealer cannot update the memory card. Are you aware of similar problems with SEAT models that...