Flood damaged car -should I change the auto gearbox fluid?

My car was recently flooded by a river up to the seats, the water stood like that for 24hrs before subsiding. I have got the car running and driving fine and all dried out, I've had to replace some of...

Kia Sportage - how often should I service it?

I have just bought a second hand kia Sportage 1.6 petrol in Spain and have been told by a Spanish kia dealer that the service is every two years or 30,000km. This seems a large interval to me. A UK Kia...

Emission control treatment - is it worth paying for?

My new Renault Scenic 1.6 dCi is going in for its first service and the garage has offered an Emission Control treatment for £24.95. Apparently this cleans the oil, improves emissions and increases mpg....

Should I change my brake fluid and coolant?

My Peugeot 207 is less than four years old has done 13,000 miles. It is due for service and the garage says it needs brake fluid and coolant change. Are either of these really necessary?

Excessive brake disc wear - is the electric parking brake to blame?

My 2012 Volvo XC70 has covered 34,000 miles and just had its second annual service. The dealer reports the rear disc pads as 75% worn, and the discs as lipped. Although the Volvo has done the miles, I...

Do I need these additives at my Mazda service?

My Mazda3 1.6 diesel is due for its second annual service shortly and has done 7300 miles. The garage says that Mazda recommends a bacterial cleanse of the ventilation system for £24.95 and a brake fluid...

Should I keep my Chevrolet Orlando?

I purchased a 1.8 manual Chevrolet Orlando with 10,000 miles on the clock in April 2013 for £7500. However, I’ve just heard that Chevrolet is planning to pull out of Europe so how will this affect me?...

When should I change the oil and filter?

I own a Vauxhall Zafira, but find that fully synthetic oil costs an arm and a leg. I only cover 7000 miles a year and am told that some engines are happy for this type of oil for two years or 20,000 miles....

Must I fit replacement injectors and fuel pump to my 2003 Mondeo?

I have a 2003 Mondeo 2.0TDCI which has just turned 100,000 on the clock and well maintained. The computer warning light has been coming on periodically over the last few years but now is getting more frequent,...

Where can I get my BMW X3 cheaply decoked?

I have a 2007 BMW X3 2.0dSE with 55,000 miles. Despite a new turbo a year ago, replacement of the inlet manifold and cleaning up the EGR six months ago, the engine management light came on. Now I am being...