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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...
I am looking to buy an eight-year-old Citroen C4 Picasso from a main dealer. The cam belt hasn't been changed and the dealer says it is not due until 10 years. The car comes with a 12-month warranty, will...
My Skoda Yeti had a cam belt and water pump changed five years ago at 48,000 miles. I haven't used the car much over the past two years, but at 78,000 miles (and five years later) my local garage is advising...
How much is a typical service for a Hyundai Getz?
What is the cam belt change interval on a 2016 Volvo S80 2.0 diesel? My local Volvo dealer is advising to replace the cam belt at 90,000 miles, is this correct?