Is the Nissan X-Trail susceptible to timing chain problems?

The timing chain has broken on my Nissan X-Trail. The fault causes the engine to blow, even though it had only done 95,000 miles. I was under the impression that diesels should be good for more than 200,000...

Timing chain issue with Nissan X-Trail

My Nissan X-Trail has broken down in France. The engine just died and I coasted to a stop. I found a local garage who diagnosed a timing chain problem and wants to strip the engine down to investigate. However,...

BMW 1 Series timing chain failure - does this sound right?

My wife & I bought a BMW 118d SE two years ago for £13k as an approved used car with 23k miles. 3-6 months in the start stop function ceased to work - I raised this and we were told to take the car on...

When should I change the timing belt / chain in our Ford S-Max?

We drive a RHD 2009 Ford S-Max that we bought new when we lived in UK. It has now completed 73,500 miles. When should I have the cam belt/chain (not sure which) changed? We really like this car for its...

Timing chain failure on BMW 120d, is this common?

I have a 2007 plate BMW 120d SE, which I bought from a dealership 15 months ago. It has 67,000 on the clock and always been in the dealer network for work and servicing. However, the timing chain has snapped....

Should I have the timing chain replaced on my 13-year-old Ford Mondeo?

I have a 13-year-old Mondeo that is running well but I am wondering about the timing chain. If this goes the car is scrap. Should I have it changed and is there anything that should be changed at the same...

Timing chain issues on BMW 118d?

I have a December 2009 BMW 118d with 50,000 miles. I've seen increasing reports on forums about the timing chains snapping to the extent that it seems inevitable on all models with this engine - people...

Should I demand an oil change for my 2012 BMW X3?

Our 2012 BMW F25 X3 is almost a year old. The on-screen computer recommends the next service in 11 months, the car having covered 5600 miles from new, and we have the 5-year service pack. I am not happy...

Is the SEAT Leon a better buy than the Audi A3?

I test-drove a new model Audi A3 recently. I didn't think it handled better than the Focus to be honest, but what a great engine the 1.4TFSI 122 is. Very diesel-like torque, no nasty lack of pull at really...

Should I change the timing chain on my 3 Series?

My local mechanic, who has been pretty good with my cars so far, is strongly suggesting that the timing chain be replaced now at its 150,000 mile service. The mechanic agrees that there are no obvious...