Most recently answered maintenance and servicing questions
I’m looking at buying a new Audi A1 Sportback, with a five year service plan included free of charge, if I take out finance on the car. Is this a good deal? What would be the estimated cost of five services?
I bought a used 2009 Volkswagen Golf a few months ago. The salesman who sold me the car failed to mention that, when the car turns four years old, it will need a new cam belt/water pump at a cost of £500....
Can you tell me which cars are the cheapest for parts and servicing?
I own a 2006 Audi A4. I have paid £670 to have a service and cambelt change. I suspected the car’s brakes were in need of some attention so was surprised that the service report stated nothing was required....
Can you tell me how to set the timing chain on 2002 Ford Mondeo?
I am buying a Nissan Qashqai+1 1.6 petrol. The car is in excellent condition and only 18 months old. However the car missed the first service and has 30k miles on the clock. I am not concerned about the...
My 2007 BMW 3 Series Touring has been diagnosed as a differential problem. The car has covered 64,000 miles and has a full BMW service history. I’ve been quoted £1400 plus fitting for a new diff, but can’t...
I recently had an oil change carried out on my 2008 diesel BMW 3 Series by a non-franchised garage. I have a BMW warranty that I pay for on a monthly basis, but I have discovered AFTER the oil service...
We are buying a 2006 Ford Galaxy, which has already been serviced by a local Ford dealer. However, a mechanic has told us that, whatever diesel car we buy, we should change the oil and filters immediately...
I have recently bought a Fiat Punto Easy from Desira Norwich,the servicing schedule is every 18,000 miles with an estimated cost of £180. The handbook states that if the car is used mainly for town driving...
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