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My leased 2020 Isuzu D-Max is due its first service at 12,000 miles but the supplying dealership wants £280 for it. My local garage owned by a good friend who I know will use genuine Isuzu parts will do...
I'm finding it difficult to definitive answers on cam belt changes on both of my cars. Some sources are saying 10 years/100,000 miles for my 2013 Jaguar XF Sportbrake 3.0D. I also own a 2015 Audi Q3 2.0...
I can’t see any reference in the car manual about the replacement of the cam belt on my Kia Picanto 1.0 petrol (2015 model). Do I need to replace the cam belt at any time or does it use a chain?
Can you please give the average cost of having the cam belt and water pump replaced on my 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.25 petrol?
My 2018 1.5 EcoBoost petrol Ford Kuga has been with the dealer for four weeks waiting for a new engine to be fitted under warranty. I reported it was using coolant with no visible signs of a leak. They...
I own a 2006 Honda Jazz. Can you tell me when the timing chain should be changed?
Does the Ford Fiesta auto 2017 model with the 3 cyl engine have a timing chain or a belt, if a belt when should it be changed?
Does my 2011 Renault Twingo 1.2 have a timing belt or a chain? And when should it be replaced?
Please could you tell me if this car uses a chain or cam belt? If the latter, what is the recommended service interval?
I have a 2015 Citroen C3 and a Citroen main dealer has told me that the cam belt only needs changing at 11,2000 miles or at 10 years. Can this be right?
 

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